Height
6'2"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
29
College
Florida State
Draft
2018, Rd 9, #279
Experience
4 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 205 | 2.63 | 16-9 | 221 | 0.90 | 267.1 | 9 |
| 2026 | | 1 | 0.00 | 0-0 | — | 1.50 | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.6M
Guaranteed
$945K
AAV
$1.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Holton's one-year, $1.575M deal earns an A+ CVI, representing exceptional value for a reliever producing A-level performance in his age-29 season. Despite the stellar production grade, his current season shows just one appearance with zero strikeouts, highlighting the volatility that defines middle relief and explains why Detroit media remains cautiously optimistic about his reliability. At $1.575M for a fifth-year veteran, this contract sits well below market rate for effective relief pitching, giving the Tigers significant financial flexibility while retaining a proven arm. The one-year term structure perfectly matches the uncertainty surrounding Holton's role—Detroit gets affordability without long-term commitment, while he gets a chance to prove he's more than organizational depth. Given the media's mixed perception of him as a "competent professional without star power," this deal allows both sides to reassess after 2026, with Holton potentially earning a larger payday if he can shift the narrative from serviceable to trusted setup man.
Performance Analysis
Tyler Holton grades as an elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A Performance grade. He carries a 2.63 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 0.90 WHIP across 267.1 innings pitched with a 7.4 K/9 rate. His 16-9 record with 9 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Tyler is a key contributor for the Tigers. A 205-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs STL | W 11-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs STL | W 4-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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