Height
6'1"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2018, Rd 11, #324
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 26 | 4.090909 | 4-5 | 111 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Mike Burrows' one-year, $0.8M deal with the Astros earns a C CVI, reflecting a calculated gamble on upside rather than proven production. While the financial commitment is minimal for Houston's championship window, Burrows sits firmly in the serviceable starter tier — the type of back-of-rotation arm who can eat innings but won't move the needle in October. The Astros are banking on their player development machine extracting more value from a pitcher who has shown flashes but lacks the consistency or swing-and-miss stuff to be a reliable contributor over 162 games. At just above league minimum, the downside is capped, but this signing screams organizational depth rather than meaningful rotation upgrade. Houston's farm system has produced better internal options in recent years, making this feel like a low-ceiling insurance policy that addresses quantity over quality. For a team with legitimate World Series aspirations, spending on replacement-level starting pitching represents a missed opportunity to add more impactful talent to their competitive window.
Performance Analysis
Mike Burrows grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.90 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.25 WHIP across 99.1 innings pitched with a 9.0 K/9 rate. His 3-4 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.0 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 26, Mike is a key contributor for the Astros. With only 24 games on record, this grade carries a smaller sample size caveat.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ COL | L 1-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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