Casey Mize

MLB Pitcher

Detroit Tigers / Starting Pitcher / Right-handed

Born: May 1, 1997 | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lb

Pitcher First Overall Pick

Analyst Note: Casey Mize was the first overall selection in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, known for his excellent command and diverse pitch repertoire.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut on August 19, 2020 against Chicago White Sox.

First career strikeout: Eloy Jiménez.

2College Career

Played for Auburn University (2016-2018).

2017 SEC Pitcher of the Year.

3Minor League

2019: Double-A Erie SeaWolves.

Threw no-hitter on April 29, 2019.

4Pitching Style

Primary pitches: Four-seam fastball, splitter, slider, curveball.

Fastball velocity: 92-95 mph.

5Career Stats

Through 2022: 7-13 W-L, 4.29 ERA.

Strikeout-to-walk ratio: 2.68.

Analyst Note: Mize's development was slowed by Tommy John surgery in 2022, but he remains a key part of Detroit's future rotation.

Notable Achievements

1Draft History

1st overall pick in 2018 MLB Draft.

Signed for $7.5 million bonus.

2College Honors

2017: Golden Spikes Award finalist.

Two-time First-team All-SEC.

3Professional Firsts

First MLB win: September 9, 2020.

First complete game: May 12, 2021.

Pitch Arsenal

1Four-seam Fastball

Velocity: 92-95 mph.

Primary strikeout pitch early in counts.

2Splitter

Best secondary pitch, 85-88 mph.

Generates weak contact and strikeouts.

3Slider

Mid-80s with sharp break.

Effective against right-handed hitters.

4Curveball

Used sparingly, 78-81 mph.

Change-of-pace offering.

Analyst Note: Mize's ability to command all four pitches makes him particularly effective when he's locating his fastball well.