Kyle Freeland
Active Player
Born: 5/14/1993 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-04-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 204 lbs
Full name: Kyle Richard Freeland
Biography
Kyle Freeland, born in 1993, is an active pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 7, 2017. Known for his resilience and competitive spirit, Freeland has become a key figure in the Colorado Rockies' pitching rotation. Throughout his career, he has compiled a record of 60-73 and maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a hitter-friendly environment like Coors Field.
Freeland, who relies on a diverse pitching arsenal and strong command, has amassed 820 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's success. As a product of the modern era of baseball, he faces the unique challenges posed by advanced analytics and the evolving nature of offensive strategies. Despite the ups and downs of his record, Freeland's contributions to the Rockies and his ongoing development as a pitcher highlight his importance in the league today. As he continues his career, Freeland remains a pivotal player to watch and a testament to the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 90 | 236 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1260.3 | 1394 | 636 | 180 | 392 | 944 | 4.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | COL | NL | 11 | 11 | 33 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156.0 | 169 | 71 | 63 | 107 | 4.10 | -844.9 |
| 2018 | COL | NL | 17 | 7 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202.3 | 182 | 64 | 70 | 173 | 2.85 | 2524.7 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 3 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.3 | 126 | 78 | 39 | 79 | 6.73 | -3966.1 |
| 2020 | COL | NL | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 77 | 34 | 23 | 46 | 4.33 | -350.8 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 7 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120.7 | 133 | 58 | 38 | 105 | 4.33 | -1122.4 |
| 2022 | COL | NL | 9 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.7 | 193 | 88 | 53 | 131 | 4.53 | -1100.8 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 6 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.7 | 187 | 87 | 42 | 94 | 5.03 | -3880.4 |
| 2024 | COL | NL | 5 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.3 | 134 | 66 | 26 | 85 | 5.24 | -2396.7 |
| 2025 | COL | NL | 5 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162.7 | 193 | 90 | 38 | 124 | 4.98 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 173 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 102 | 0.127 | 0.165 | 0.168 | 0.332 | -1165.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | COL | NL | 35 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0.154 | -427.4 |
| 2018 | COL | NL | 33 | 65 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0.092 | -738.0 |
| 2019 | COL | NL | 22 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | COL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 25 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | COL | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | COL | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | COL | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLWC | COL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NLWC | COL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 205 | 200 | 24 | 118 | 6 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | COL | P | 33 | 28 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | COL | P | 33 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | COL | P | 22 | 22 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | COL | P | 13 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | COL | P | 23 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | COL | P | 31 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | COL | P | 29 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | COL | P | 21 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 49.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2017 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 3.0 | 150 | 0 |