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League average GIDP per 691 PAs is 14.
Kotchman's MLB average GIDP career per 691 is 20.
Kothman basically creates about 5 MORE outs compared to league-average in hidden bases via GIDP that aren't captured by WAR. He ALSO costs the team 6 to 7 runs in baserunning on a consistent basis. This is HUGE part of his value that is not currently calculated by WAR.
This guy is barely above RL considering these factors (projects at around 0-0.5 WAR). You pretty much HAVE to evaluate him as an otherworldly defender and/or have him break out to some extent offensively for him to even be worth his arbitration salary.
DFA the guy and get Branyan in here for a cheaper salary. I'd even rather develop Mike Carp and accept the RL performance than pay $3.5 for a stiff who won't hold onto the job into July. Lets welcome Brayan risk for the reward. If he gets injured we're covered with Carp.