Height
6'4"
Weight
227 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Draft
2011, Rd 2, #69
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 174 | 4.060427 | 40-44 | 576 | 1.3602908 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Adrian Houser's two-year, $11M AAV deal with the Giants earns a C- CVI — a middling value proposition for a 33-year-old starter who brings more reliability than upside. His B- performance grade reflects the steady, if unspectacular, production you'd expect from an established veteran at this stage, making the annual commitment reasonable but not particularly shrewd given his age curve. At $11M per year, the Giants are paying market rate for back-end rotation depth, which aligns with their clear organizational priority of adding veteran stability to a young pitching staff that needed proven innings-eaters. The two-year term structure provides some flexibility while avoiding the long-term risk that typically comes with aging starters, though Houser will be 35 when this deal expires. The overwhelmingly positive reception from both media and fans suggests the Giants identified a cultural fit who can mentor younger arms, but that intangible value doesn't necessarily translate to on-field performance that justifies the financial commitment. This feels like a safe, uninspiring move — the kind of signing that rarely backfires but also rarely moves the needle significantly.
Performance Analysis
Adrian Houser grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 4.06 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.36 WHIP across 733.2 innings pitched with a 7.1 K/9 rate. His 40-44 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a experienced veteran at 33, Adrian is a key contributor for the Giants. A 174-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs PHI | L 4-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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