Height
6'2"
Weight
211 lbs
Age
24
College
N/A
Draft
2020, Rd 5, #132
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 288 | 0.25985092 | 26 | 106 | 0.7188715 | 8 | 244 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$28.6M
Guaranteed
$17.2M
AAV
$4.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Tigers' decision to lock up Colt Keith with a six-year, $28.8M extension ($4.8M AAV) represents a calculated gamble on internal development that earns a C- CVI. While securing a solid starter at second base for below-market rates appears prudent on the surface, Detroit is betting heavily on upside that Keith hasn't consistently demonstrated at the major league level. Second base lacks the premium scarcity of shortstop or center field, meaning the Tigers could have likely found comparable production through free agency or trades without the long-term commitment. The deal does align with Detroit's competitive timeline as they build around their young core, and Keith's age profile suggests room for growth within the contract window. However, the six-year term feels excessive for a player whose ceiling appears to be a steady 2-3 WAR contributor rather than a franchise cornerstone. The Tigers would have been better served with a shorter deal or more team-friendly options, as this contract could become an albatross if Keith plateaus at his current performance level.
Performance Analysis
Colt Keith grades as an above average performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.258 batting average and a 0.715 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 26 home runs and 106 RBI through 285 games (a 15-HR, 60-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. As a sophomore at 24, Colt is a key contributor for the Tigers. A 285-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs MIA | W 2-0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ MIN | L 6-8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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