Height
6'1"
Weight
236 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 178 | 5.178832 | 43-59 | 531 | 1.5121654 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$50.5M
Guaranteed
$30.3M
AAV
$10.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Rockies' decision to commit $50.5M over five years to Antonio Senzatela represents a classic case of organizational desperation masquerading as roster building, earning a D+ CVI that reflects both the pitcher's limitations and Colorado's puzzling asset allocation. At $10.1M annually, Senzatela is being compensated like a back-end rotation starter despite consistently performing as a depth piece who struggles mightily away from Coors Field's pitcher-friendly dimensions. His home/road splits reveal a concerning pattern where his already modest WAR production craters on the road, making him essentially a part-time contributor at full-time starter money. While starting pitching remains perpetually scarce across MLB, overpaying for replacement-level production rarely accelerates a competitive timeline, and the Rockies' farm system would have been better served investing these resources in player development or pursuing higher-upside arms. This contract locks Colorado into mediocrity at a premium price point, representing the type of misguided spending that keeps rebuilding teams trapped in perpetual mediocrity. For a franchise already challenged by their ballpark's offensive environment, committing long-term money to a pitcher who can't consistently contribute quality innings feels particularly short-sighted.
Performance Analysis
Antonio Senzatela grades as a solid performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B- Performance grade. He carries a 5.18 ERA (well above the league average of 4.20, a significant concern) and a 1.51 WHIP across 822.0 innings pitched with a 5.8 K/9 rate. His 43-59 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 5.8 K/9 rate is below average, suggesting he relies more on contact management than missing bats. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Antonio is a key contributor for the Rockies. A 178-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs HOU | W 5-1 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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