Height
5'11"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 189 | 3.3542945 | 81-52 | 1058 | 1.2046013 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$115.0M
Guaranteed
$69.0M
AAV
$38.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Tigers' $38.3M AAV commitment to Framber Valdez over three years earns a D- CVI, representing a significant overpay for a pitcher whose Pro Bowl-caliber performance doesn't justify elite starter money. While Valdez has proven himself as a solid mid-rotation arm with decent strikeout ability and groundball tendencies, this contract slots him financially among the game's premier aces despite lacking the dominant stuff or consistent excellence of that tier. Detroit appears to have miscalculated the market, paying closer to what a 4+ WAR frontline starter commands when Valdez profiles more as a reliable 2.5-3 WAR contributor. The three-year term provides some protection against long-term decline, but at 31 years old, Valdez is entering the phase where velocity and effectiveness typically begin their descent. For a Tigers organization still building toward contention, allocating nearly $115M total to a middling starter represents questionable resource allocation that could hamstring their ability to address other roster needs. This deal reflects the premium teams pay when they chase proven veterans in free agency rather than developing internal options or targeting undervalued talent.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Framber Valdez, a starting pitcher for the Tigers, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $38.3M/year, the hefty investment brings heightened scrutiny and sky-high expectations from the fanbase. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 32, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ MIN | L 6-8 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs STL | W 4-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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