Colt Keith

21-Year-Old Third Baseman3B
Detroit Tigers AA
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Despite being a bat-first prospect unlikely to provide positive defensive value, Keith is the Tigers' best prospect due to his impact potential at the plate. The lefty-hitting infielder slashed .301/.370/.544 with nine home runs, a 19.4 K%, 10.2 BB%, 78.2 Contact% and 30.4 Hard% in 48 games at High-A before missing the final three months of the minor-league season with a shoulder injury that did not require surgery. Keith made it back for the Arizona Fall League, slashing .344/.463/.541 with three home runs and a 16:16 K:BB in 80 plate appearances. He has been playing third base and second base at recent stops, and there isn't enough talent in this organization to prevent Keith from getting steady playing time, even as a subpar defender. His upside is a plus hitter with plus power who hits second or third in the order. Keith is on track to reach the majors in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a $500,000 contract with the Tigers in June of 2020.
Continues to look good
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
March 18, 2023
Keith went 2-for-2 with a triple, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Keith is batting .353 this spring with a robust 1.362 OPS. The 21-year-old is Detroit's top hitting prospect and figures to start the season at either High-A West Michigan or Double-A Erie, though at this rate, he could push his way to the majors sooner rather than later. Keith is worth keeping an eye on, particularly in dynasty formats.
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Looks good early in camp
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
February 25, 2023
Keith (shoulder) has looked impressive in live batting practice during the early part of spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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Gets spring invite after strong AFL
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
January 30, 2023
Keith (shoulder) appeared in 19 games during the Arizona Fall League, slashing .344/.463/.541 with three home runs and a 16:16 BB:K.
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May return this season
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
Shoulder
June 14, 2022
The Tigers are hopeful that Keith (shoulder) will be able to return at some point this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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Lands on injured list
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
Forearm
June 10, 2022
Keith was placed on the injured list for High-A West Michigan on Friday due to an arm injury, West Michigan broadcaster Dan Hasty reports.
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Bumped up to High-A
3BDetroit Tigers  AA
August 23, 2021
The Tigers promoted Keith from Low-A Lakeland to High-A West Michigan on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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