Casey Mize is a professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He was the first overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft, selected by the Tigers. Mize played college baseball at Auburn University before entering the MLB.
On May 1, 1997, Casey Arthur Mize was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
In 2016, during his freshman year, Casey Mize appeared in 16 games, started in 7, and had a 2-5 record with a 3.52 ERA and 59 strikeouts.
In 2017, Casey Mize pitched in 13 games as a sophomore, starting 12, and achieved an 8-2 record with a 2.04 ERA, 109 strikeouts, and only nine walks.
On March 9, 2018, Casey Mize threw a no-hitter against the Northeastern Huskies, marking the ninth no-hitter in Auburn program history.
On June 25, 2018, Casey Mize signed with the Detroit Tigers, receiving a $7.5 million signing bonus, and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Tigers.
In 2018, Casey Mize was selected as the first overall pick in the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers. He previously played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers.
In 2019, Casey Mize married his wife, Tali. They currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2019, Casey Mize was invited to spring training by the Tigers. After starting the season with Lakeland and posting a 0.35 ERA over four starts, Mize was promoted to the Erie SeaWolves. In his first start for Erie, he tossed a no-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Altoona Curve.
On August 19, 2020, Casey Mize was promoted to the major leagues by the Tigers and made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox. He pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven, resulting in a no-decision.
On March 26, 2021, Tigers manager A. J. Hinch announced that Casey Mize would be in the Tigers starting rotation to begin the 2021 season.
In 2022, Casey Mize began the season as the No. 2 starter but had his season cut short due to Tommy John surgery.
In 2023, Casey Mize did not pitch in a professional game as he continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
In November 2024, the Tigers declined Casey Mize's $3.1 million option for the 2025 season, making Mize arbitration eligible.
In 2024, Casey Mize made the Tigers' Opening Day roster as part of their rotation and finished the season with a 2–6 record, 4.49 ERA and 78 strikeouts.
On January 9, 2025, Casey Mize and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $2.34 million contract, avoiding arbitration.
In 2025, Casey Mize increased the velocity of his splitter, frequently throwing it at 90 MPH (145 KPH) or higher.
In November 2024, the Tigers declined Casey Mize's $3.1 million option for the 2025 season, making Mize arbitration eligible.
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