Adrian Houser
#12 SP · Giants
Height
6'4"
Weight
227 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Draft
2011, Rd 2, #69
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
C
C+
B
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 180 | 4.181937 | 40-47 | 592 | 1.3743455 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
B
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Adrian Houser's two-year deal with the Giants has generated a **B-grade** sentiment from both media and fans, reflecting cautious optimism about his addition to the rotation. Beat writers have framed his signing positively, positioning him as a veteran presence who brings stability to a pitching staff that needed depth upgrades. The local media narrative centers on Houser as a reliable journeyman who can provide innings and mentorship alongside other new additions like Jason Foley. While fans aren't expecting ace-level production, the reception has been cautiously optimistic, with many viewing him as exactly the type of steady, veteran starter the Giants needed. The overall sentiment suggests the baseball community sees this as a smart, low-risk move that addresses rotation depth without breaking the bank. Giants beat writers have consistently framed Houser as a key piece in the front office's strategy to shore up their starting pitching, emphasizing his experience and reliability over flashy upside.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 5/6 | vs SD | L 1-5 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Thu, 4/30 | @ PHI | L 5-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Adrian Houser is a veteran in his 9th MLB season listed at SP for the Giants. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Adrian Houser: Contract Value Index C, Performance C+, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
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