# Colt Keith

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American baseball player (born 2001)

Baseball player

Colt Keith Keith with the Tigers in 2026 Detroit Tigers – No. 33 Infielder Born: (2001-08-14) August 14, 2001 (age 24) Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. Bats: Left Throws: Right MLB debut March 28, 2024, for the Detroit Tigers MLB statistics (through May 24, 2026) Batting average .261 Home runs 26 Runs batted in 113 Stats at Baseball Reference Teams Detroit Tigers (2024–present)

**Colten Thomas Keith** (born August 14, 2001) is an American professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [infielder](/source/Infielder) for the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) of [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

## Amateur career

Keith grew up in [Ohio](/source/Ohio) before moving to [Utah](/source/Utah) at the age of eight.[1] When he was twelve years old, he and his family then moved again to [Buckeye, Arizona](/source/Buckeye%2C_Arizona), where he attended [Verrado High School](/source/Verrado_High_School). In order to follow his mother's job in the [oil and gas industry](/source/Petroleum_in_the_United_States), he transferred to [Biloxi High School](/source/Biloxi_High_School) in [Biloxi, Mississippi](/source/Biloxi%2C_Mississippi), as a junior in 2019.[2]

He was named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for the state of Mississippi as a junior after batting .527 with nine home runs and 49 RBIs.[3] As a senior in 2020, he batted .269 with eight RBIs before the season was cancelled due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[4] He was drafted by the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) in the fifth round of the [2020 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2020_Major_League_Baseball_draft).[4][5] He signed with the Tigers rather than play [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) at [Arizona State University](/source/Arizona_State_University).[6]

## Professional career

Keith with the [West Michigan Whitecaps](/source/West_Michigan_Whitecaps) in 2022

Keith made his professional debut in 2021 with the [Florida Complex League Tigers](/source/Florida_Complex_League_Tigers) before being promoted to the [Lakeland Flying Tigers](/source/Lakeland_Flying_Tigers) and [West Michigan Whitecaps](/source/West_Michigan_Whitecaps). Over 65 games between the three teams, he slashed .286/.396/.789 with two home runs, 32 RBIs, eight doubles, and five triples. He opened the 2022 season with West Michigan, playing 48 games with a slash of .301/.370/.544 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs.[7] He also played with the [Salt River Rafters](/source/Salt_River_Rafters) in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League), where he broke out hitting .344/.463/.541 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 19 games.[8]

Before entering the 2023 season, Keith was ranked the No. 1 Tigers prospect and No. 93 overall.[9][10] Keith began the 2023 season with the Double-A [Erie SeaWolves](/source/Erie_SeaWolves). On May 16, 2023, in a game against the [Harrisburg Senators](/source/Harrisburg_Senators), Keith went 6-for-6 with 2 home runs while [hitting for the cycle](/source/Hitting_for_the_cycle).[11] In 59 games with Erie, he hit .325/.391/.585 with 14 home runs and 50 RBI. On June 26, Keith was promoted to the Triple-A [Toledo Mud Hens](/source/Toledo_Mud_Hens).[12] On the same day, he was selected to the 2023 [All-Star Futures Game](/source/All-Star_Futures_Game).[13] In 67 games with Toledo, he batted .287/.369/.521 with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs. *[Baseball America](/source/Baseball_America)* named him the 2023 Tigers Minor League Player of the Year.[14]

On January 28, 2024, Keith and the Tigers signed a six-year contract worth $28,642,500 that includes club options for the 2030, 2031, and 2032 seasons.[15] On March 21, he was named to the Tigers' [Opening Day](/source/Opening_Day) roster.[16] Keith made his MLB debut on Opening Day, recording an infield single for his first career hit.[17] In his rookie season, Keith hit .260 with 13 home runs and 61 RBI.

Following their offseason signing of [Gleyber Torres](/source/Gleyber_Torres), the Tigers announced that Keith would be utilized as a [first baseman](/source/First_baseman) in 2025.[18] He has also played games at second base, third base and designated hitter this season. For the 2025 season, he batted .256 with 13 home runs and 45 RBI.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Young "Colt" Selected by Tigers in MLB Draft"](https://www.journal-leader.com/2020/06/15/young-colt-selected-by-tigers-in-mlb-draft/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230417165945/https://www.journal-leader.com/2020/06/15/young-colt-selected-by-tigers-in-mlb-draft/) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Magee, Patrick (January 28, 2019). ["One of the nation's top young baseball stars landed in Biloxi and he is 'off the charts'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210901091437/https://www.sunherald.com/article225085595.html). *Sun Herald*. Archived from [the original](https://www.sunherald.com/article225085595.html) on September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Colten Keith 2018 – 2019 MISSISSIPPI BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR"](https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/colten-keith/37199). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230414042756/https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/colten-keith/37199) from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-auto4_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-auto4_4-1) Magee, Patrick (June 11, 2020). ["'The most stressful day of my life.' Biloxi star fulfills dream in chaotic MLB Draft"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210829043843/https://www.sunherald.com/sports/mlb/article243471021.html). *Sun Herald*. Archived from [the original](https://www.sunherald.com/sports/mlb/article243471021.html) on August 29, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Stavenhagen, Cody (June 22, 2020). ["'Toolshed' Colt Keith brings talent and big potential to the Tigers"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1876549/2020/06/22/toolshed-colt-keith-brings-talent-and-big-potential-to-the-tigers/). *The New York Times*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230416143322/https://theathletic.com/1876549/2020/06/22/toolshed-colt-keith-brings-talent-and-big-potential-to-the-tigers/) from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** McCosky, Chris (June 16, 2020). ["Tigers' youngest draft pick, Colt Keith, not lacking in talent or confidence"](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/06/16/detroit-tigers-youngest-draft-pick-colt-keith-not-lacking-talent-confidence/3200723001/). *The Detroit News*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230418124749/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/06/16/detroit-tigers-youngest-draft-pick-colt-keith-not-lacking-talent-confidence/3200723001/) from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Colt Keith found his groove on a plate for Whitecaps"](https://michigannewstime.com/colt-keith-found-his-groove-on-a-plate-for-whitecaps/23110/). May 27, 2022.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Norris, Josh (September 29, 2023). ["Breakout MLB Prospects That Lived Up To The Hype In 2023"](https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/breakout-mlb-prospects-that-lived-up-to-the-hype-in-2023/). *Baseball America*. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Day, Brandon (August 11, 2023). ["MLB Pipeline ranks Max Clark as the Tigers new top prospect"](https://www.blessyouboys.com/2023/8/11/23828632/detroit-tigers-mlb-pipeline-max-clark-colt-keith-jackson-jobe-jace-jung-parker-meadows-ty-madden). *Bless You Boys*. SB Nation. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Tomhave, Daren (June 7, 2023). ["Tigers prospect Colt Keith rockets up Baseball America rankings"](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/07/detroit-tigers-prospect-colt-keith-moves-up-baseball-america-rankings/70298390007/). *The Detroit News*. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Samson, Brendan (May 17, 2023). ["Mega-cycle: Colt Keith hits milestone and then some"](https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-prospect-colt-keith-doesn-t-stop-with-cycle). *MLB.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230519061817/https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-prospect-colt-keith-doesn-t-stop-with-cycle) from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Detroit Tigers promote top prospect Colt Keith from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/26/detroit-tigers-top-prospect-colt-keith-triple-a-toledo-promotion/70356881007/). *freep.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230628223938/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/26/detroit-tigers-top-prospect-colt-keith-triple-a-toledo-promotion/70356881007/) from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Ford, Ryan (June 26, 2023). ["Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy picked for 2023 All-Star Futures Game in Seattle"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/06/26/detroit-tigers-colt-keith-justyn-henry-malloy-to-futures-game/70359315007/). Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Waldon, Emily (September 19, 2023). ["Colt Keith: Tigers 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year"](https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/colt-keith-tigers-2023-minor-league-player-of-the-year/). *Baseball America*. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Beck, Jason (January 28, 2024). ["Tigers sign No. 2 prospect Keith to 6-year extension"](https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-sign-colt-keith-to-6-year-extension). *mlb.com*. Retrieved January 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Petzold, Evan (March 21, 2024). ["Detroit Tigers set 13 position players for Opening Day with three cuts in spring training"](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/03/21/detroit-tigers-roster-cuts-opening-day-position-players-justyn-henry-malloy-akil-baddoo/73058361007/). *freep.com*. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 9, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Harding, Zane (March 28, 2024). ["Tigers 1, White Sox 0: Crochet weaves, but Skubal shoves"](https://www.blessyouboys.com/2024/3/28/24114936/detroit-tigers-chicago-white-sox-recap-tarik-skubal-jason-foley-javy-baez-andy-ibanez-colt-keith). *blessyouboys.com*. SB Nation. Retrieved April 9, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Franco, Anthony (December 27, 2024). ["Tigers Moving Colt Keith To First Base"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/tigers-moving-colt-keith-to-first-base.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved November 8, 2025.

## External links

- Career statistics from [MLB](https://www.mlb.com/player/690993) · [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/4683384) · [Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/keithco01.shtml) · [Fangraphs](https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=27899) · [Baseball Reference (Minors)](https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=keith-000col) · [Retrosheet](https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/K/Pkeitc001.htm) · [Baseball Almanac](https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=keithco01)

v t e Detroit Tigers current roster Active roster 4 Beau Brieske 7 Kevin McGonigle 8 Matt Vierling 9 Jack Flaherty 12 Casey Mize 13 Dillon Dingler 18 Jahmai Jones 20 Spencer Torkelson 29 Tarik Skubal 30 Kerry Carpenter 31 Riley Greene 33 Colt Keith 34 Jake Rogers 38 Drew Anderson 39 Zach McKinstry 43 James Outman 50 Hao-Yu Lee 51 Drew Sommers 52 Troy Melton 53 Ben Malgeri 54 Keider Montero 58 Jacob Waguespack 59 Framber Valdez 67 Kyle Finnegan 74 Kenley Jansen 87 Tyler Holton Inactive roster 17 Jace Jung 32 Eduardo Valencia 36 Ty Madden 40 Trei Cruz 49 Thayron Liranzo 60 Jake Miller 66 Sawyer Gipson-Long 70 Ricky Vanasco 75 Brenan Hanifee 76 Enmanuel De Jesus 99 Gage Workman -- Yilber Díaz 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list 19 Will Vest 25 Gleyber Torres 60-day injured list 21 Jackson Jobe 22 Parker Meadows 27 Trey Sweeney 28 Javier Báez 35 Justin Verlander 45 Reese Olson 46 Wenceel Pérez 48 Brant Hurter 57 Bailey Horn 65 Burch Smith Coaching staff Manager 14 A. J. Hinch Bench coach 26 George Lombard Hitting 90 Michael Brdar Pitching 41 Chris Fetter Major league coach 86 Gary Jones First base 77 Anthony Sanders Third base 56 Joey Cora Assistant pitching/bullpen 61 Juan Nieves Assistant pitching 63 Robin Lund Catching 83 Ryan Sienko Assistant hitting 91 Lance Zawadzki Assistant hitting 92 Cody Asche Bullpen catcher 98 Jeremy Carrell Bullpen catcher 97 Tim Remes

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