Height
6'4"
Weight
204 lbs
Age
32
College
Evansville
Draft
2014, Rd 1, #8
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 238 | 4.5295353 | 65-91 | 952 | 1.4169074 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$64.5M
Guaranteed
$38.7M
AAV
$12.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kyle Freeland's five-year, $64.5M extension ($12.9M AAV) with the Rockies earns a D+ CVI, reflecting a deal that significantly overvalues a solid starter with concerning durability and performance inconsistencies. While Freeland has shown flashes of excellence—particularly his stellar 2018 campaign—paying nearly $13M annually for a pitcher whose effectiveness has been wildly inconsistent at Coors Field represents poor resource allocation for a franchise already struggling with pitching development. The Rockies' decision to commit this level of money to Freeland effectively blocks potential opportunities to address their rotation through free agency or trades, particularly problematic given their thin farm system lacks high-end pitching prospects. For a team not currently in a competitive window, this contract locks up significant payroll space that could have been better deployed on younger, more reliable arms or position players. The deal becomes even more questionable when considering Freeland's age curve and the altitude-related challenges that have plagued his consistency throughout his Colorado tenure. This contract exemplifies the type of middling commitment that keeps franchises stuck in mediocrity rather than building toward sustainable success.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Kyle Freeland occupies that comfortable middle ground in Colorado's rotation where expectations align perfectly with reality, resulting in the steady B- sentiment he's earned from both media and fans. The lack of drama surrounding the veteran left-hander reflects his consistent mid-rotation production — he's neither exciting enough to generate buzz nor concerning enough to spark trade rumors or rotation debates. His solid mechanics and reliable innings-eating ability have created a narrative of dependable competence, which explains why coverage focuses on technical analysis rather than storylines about breakouts or declines. For a pitcher in Coors Field, maintaining this level of steady performance without major volatility is actually quite valuable, and the fanbase seems to appreciate having a hometown guy who delivers exactly what's expected. The sentiment would likely shift upward only with a significant velocity jump or playoff-caliber stretch, but for now, Freeland has settled into that rare sweet spot where being unremarkable is actually a strength — he's the reliable veteran every rotation needs, even if he's not the guy anyone gets particularly excited about.
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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