Height
6'0"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
30
College
N/A
Draft
2014, Rd 1, #22
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 49 | 3.8707964 | 6-11 | 197 | 1.2849557 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Grant Holmes' one-year, $0.8M deal with the Braves earns an A+ CVI, representing exceptional value for a pitcher who delivered Pro Bowl-caliber production in 2024. Holmes emerged as a legitimate rotation piece after years of development, posting strong peripherals and eating meaningful innings for a contending team. At just $800K, the Braves are essentially getting starter-quality performance at relief pitcher wages, creating massive surplus value that directly impacts their competitive window. The short-term commitment is particularly shrewd given Holmes' late-bloomer profile and injury history — Atlanta captures his breakout season without long-term risk if regression hits. For a franchise balancing championship aspirations with payroll flexibility, locking up rotation depth at this price point while keeping future payroll slots open for bigger moves is textbook roster construction. This deal exemplifies how savvy organizations maximize value during arbitration years, turning a reclamation project into one of the year's best bargains.
Performance Analysis
Grant Holmes grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB starting pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 3.83 ERA (near the league average of 4.20) and a 1.28 WHIP across 183.1 innings pitched with a 9.5 K/9 rate. His 6-10 record provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.5 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a sophomore at 30, Grant is a key contributor for the Braves.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAA | W 8-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 4/4 | @ ARI | W 2-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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