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Colt Keith

1B,2B,3B,DH - Detroit Tigers

  • Age 24
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
Country: USA
Rostered In ~9.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
H #178
Best / Worst
#112 / #190
ADP
#280

Eligibility

Yahoo
1B,2B,3B
ESPN
2B,3B,DH
CBS
2B,3B,DH

Availability



Expert Note
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Colt Keith took a meaningful step forward in 2025, improving his rOBA from .308 to .326 and his Rbat+ from 95 to 107 while boosting his walk rate from 6.5% to 10.3%. The power growth was supported by real skill gains, as his ISO jumped from .120 to .157 with a spike in hard-hit rate (35.3% to 43.7%) and average exit velocity (87.8 mph to 90.0 mph), even as his strikeout rate ticked up slightly. His more balanced batted-ball profile (lower GB%, higher FB%) suggests the 2025 power gains are sustainable rather than fluky. With 2026 projections building on that improved plate discipline and batted-ball authority, Keith profiles as a fantasy riser, especially in OBP formats. While he's unlikely to contribute much in steals, a potential jump into the 18-22 HR range with solid run production at second base gives him stable middle-infield value with room for another step forward entering his age-24 season.

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Colt Keith to focus on infield corners in camp

Colt Keith is expected to mostly focus on the infield corners in spring camp with the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Keith could also still be a candidate at second base if Gleyber Torres misses time. He is likely to remain in a platoon role for Detroit.

Ari Koslow2 weeks ago
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Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
Draft#292#178#32712
Rest of Season ----
Dynasty #242#233#2422
ECR vs ADP
Projections
(2026 Season)
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Projections (2026 Season)
ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSAVGOBPSLGOPS
4466211622315564410441.260.326.418.745
Stats
Batting Stats
SeasonTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSBAVGOBPSLGOPSBABIP
2024DET148516541341541361361107.260.309.380.689.306
2025DET137414651062221345481021.256.333.413.746.307
History
Game Log
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Game Log
GameOPPScoreABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSBAVGOBPOPS
Thu, Sep 18vs. CLE-10110010001.0001.0003.000
Wed, Sep 17vs. CLE-3010000120.333.500.833
Tue, Sep 16vs. CLE-10100000001.0001.0002.000
Sun, Sep 14@ MIA-3110000100.333.500.833
Game Schedule
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Game Schedule
GameOpp. Pitcher
DateOppTimePitcherThrowsVBRMatchup
Thu, Mar 26th@ SD4:10pm
Fri, Mar 27th@ SD9:40pm
Sat, Mar 28th@ SD8:40pm
Mon, Mar 30th@ ARI10:10pm