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2019 Projections (Preseason PECOTA - seasonal age 26)
IP ERA WHIP SO W L SV WARP
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Birth Date6-28-1993
Height6' 4"
Weight250 lbs
Age30 years, 9 months, 27 days
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WARP Summary

MLB Statistics

Historical (past-seasons) WARP is now based on DRA..
cFIP and DRA are not available on a by-team basis and display as zeroes(0). See TOT line for season totals of these stats.
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YEAR Team Lg G GS IP W L SV H BB SO HR PPF H/9 BB/9 HR/9 K/9 GB% BABIP WHIP FIP ERA cFIP DRA DRA- WARP
2015 HOU MLB 5 0 8.0 0 0 0 9 4 7 2 107 10.1 4.5 2.3 7.9 0% .292 1.63 6.47 7.88 110 5.58 130.3 -0.1
2016 HOU MLB 47 0 65.0 8 1 0 55 22 95 10 103 7.6 3.0 1.4 13.2 42% .315 1.18 3.19 4.43 73 2.44 53.9 1.9
2017 HOU MLB 46 0 48.0 4 2 0 53 22 70 8 9.9 4.1 1.5 13.1 31% .381 1.56 3.77 5.63 86 3.18 67.6 1.1
2018 PIT MLB 47 0 47.7 1 2 0 49 23 55 6 96 9.3 4.3 1.1 10.4 33% .331 1.51 4.08 5.66 107 5.20 116.1 -0.1
2019 PIT MLB 58 1 56.3 4 4 0 44 27 73 11 99 7.0 4.3 1.8 11.7 38% .262 1.26 4.65 3.99 90 3.38 69.3 1.2
CareerMLB2031225.017902109830037798.43.91.512.036%.3211.373.994.96893.5376.63.9

Statistics for All Levels

'opp' stats - Quality of opponents faced - have been moved and are available only as OPP_QUAL in the Statistics reports now.
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YEAR Team Lg LG G GS IP W L SV H BB SO HR PPF H/9 BB/9 HR/9 K/9 GB% BABIP WHIP FIP ERA cFIP DRA DRA-
2011 AST Rk GCL 12 10 50.0 0 3 0 53 21 44 2 100 9.5 3.8 0.4 7.9 0% .325 1.48 3.48 4.32 99 5.72 116.8
2012 AST Rk GCL 7 3 38.3 5 0 0 25 9 35 2 94 5.9 2.1 0.5 8.2 0% .235 0.89 3.06 1.64 92 2.57 53.4
2012 GRV Rk APP 6 6 26.3 1 1 0 28 14 28 1 107 9.6 4.8 0.3 9.6 0% .351 1.59 3.65 5.13 104 5.87 122.2
2013 TCV A- NYP 14 10 69.0 4 2 1 53 13 78 2 98 6.9 1.7 0.3 10.2 0% .288 0.96 1.90 1.96 75 2.71 58.9
2014 QUD A MID 25 19 102.7 8 6 0 104 37 111 6 99 9.1 3.2 0.5 9.7 0% .348 1.37 3.30 4.03 93 5.47 115.7
2015 HOU MLB AL 5 0 8.0 0 0 0 9 4 7 2 107 10.1 4.5 2.3 7.9 0% .292 1.63 6.47 7.88 110 5.58 130.3
2015 LNC A+ CAL 8 5 32.7 1 1 0 30 12 33 2 111 8.3 3.3 0.6 9.1 0% .295 1.29 3.84 4.41 98 3.69 81.0
2015 CCH AA TEX 15 12 78.7 6 3 1 52 20 70 5 112 5.9 2.3 0.6 8.0 0% .228 0.92 3.10 2.17 88 2.60 57.1
2016 HOU MLB AL 47 0 65.0 8 1 0 55 22 95 10 103 7.6 3.0 1.4 13.2 42% .315 1.18 3.19 4.43 73 2.44 53.9
2016 FRE AAA PCL 2 2 8.3 1 0 0 8 7 7 1 97 8.6 7.6 1.1 7.6 44% .292 1.80 6.12 9.72 123 5.25 116.0
2017 HOU MLB AL 46 0 48.0 4 2 0 53 22 70 8 9.9 4.1 1.5 13.1 31% .381 1.56 3.77 5.63 86 3.18 67.6
2017 QUD A MID 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 104 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 0% .000 0.00 -0.50 0.00 75 3.36 71.5
2017 CCH AA TEX 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 9.0 0.0 9.0 0% .000 1.00 4.32 0.00 103 4.31 91.8
2018 PIT MLB NL 47 0 47.7 1 2 0 49 23 55 6 96 9.3 4.3 1.1 10.4 33% .331 1.51 4.08 5.66 107 5.20 116.1
2018 IND AAA INT 9 0 10.0 2 1 2 13 1 12 2 11.7 0.9 1.8 10.8 40% .393 1.40 3.83 7.20 96 5.76 121.8
2018 LIC Wnt DWL 5 0 5.3 1 0 0 2 0 5 1 3.4 0.0 1.7 8.4 0% .083 0.38 3.36 1.69 0 0.00 0.0
2019 PIT MLB NL 58 1 56.3 4 4 0 44 27 73 11 99 7.0 4.3 1.8 11.7 38% .262 1.26 4.65 3.99 90 3.38 69.3
2019 IND AAA INT 10 0 15.0 0 0 2 13 7 22 1 7.8 4.2 0.6 13.2 37% .353 1.33 3.16 1.20 76 3.11 64.0

Plate Discipline

YEAR Pits Zone% Swing% Contact% Z-Swing% O-Swing% Z-Contact% O-Contact% SwStr%
2015 174 0.4598 0.5287 0.7500 0.7625 0.3298 0.8033 0.6452 0.2500
2016 1147 0.4725 0.4481 0.6770 0.6347 0.2810 0.7529 0.5235 0.3230
2017 903 0.5083 0.4718 0.6761 0.6710 0.2658 0.7468 0.4915 0.3239
2018 934 0.4732 0.4529 0.7565 0.6471 0.2785 0.8077 0.6496 0.2435
2019 1015 0.4956 0.4670 0.7089 0.6421 0.2949 0.7926 0.5298 0.2911
Career41730.48550.46230.70540.65250.28260.77560.55140.2946

Injury History  —  No longer being updated

Last Update: 12/31/2014 23:59 ET

Date On Date Off Transaction Days Games Side Body Part Injury Severity Surgery Date Reaggravation
2014-04-27 2014-05-08 Minors 11 0 - Not Disclosed - -

Compensation

Year Team Salary
2021 PIT $1,000,000
2020 PIT $1,100,000
2019 PIT $
2018 PIT $575,500
2017 HOU $546,200
2016 HOU $508,200
2015 HOU $
YearsDescriptionSalary
5 yrPrevious$3,729,900
5 yrTotal$3,729,900

 

Service TimeAgentContract Status
6 y 3 d1 year (2023)

Details
  • 1 year (2023). Signed by NY Yankees as a free agent 5/19/23 (minor-league contract). Released by NY Yankees 7/24/23.
  • 1 year (2022). Signed by Boston as a free agent 12/1/21 (minor-league contract). Contract selected by Boston 7/7/22. DFA by Boston 7/9/22. Sent outright to Triple-A 7/13/22 (refused assignment, elected free agency). Signed by Minnesota as a free agent 7/23/22 (minor-league contract).
  • 1 year/$1M (2021). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 12/2/20 (avoided arbitration). Claimed off waivers by Cincinnati 5/14/21 after being DFA by Pittsburgh 5/9/21. DFA by Cincinnati 8/24/21. Released 8/25/21. Signed by Boston as a free agent 8/28/21 (minor-league contract). Contract selected by Boston 9/6/21. Claimed by Oakland off waivers 9/20/21 after being DFA by Boston 9/17/21. DFA by Oakland 9/27/21. Released by Oakland 10/1/21.
  • 1 year/$1.1M (2020). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 1/10/20 (avoided arbitration).
  • 1 year/$850,000 (2019). Re-signed by Pittsburgh 11/30/18 (avoided arbitration) ($0.375M in minors).
  • 1 year/$575,500 (2018). Acquired by Pittsburgh in trade from Houston 1/13/18. Re-signed by Pittsburgh 3/18.
  • 1 year (2017). Re-signed by Houston 3/17.
  • 1 year/$508,200 (2016). Re-signed by Houston 3/16.
  • 1 year (2015). Contract selected by Houston 11/20/14. Re-signed by Houston 3/15.
  • Signed by Houston 2010 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic. $400,000 signing bonus.
  • Previous contract with Oakland ($800,000 signing bonus) was voided.

2019 Preseason Forecast

Last Update: 1/27/2017 12:35 ET

PCT W L SV G GS IP H BB SO HR BABIP WHIP ERA DRA VORP WARP
90o 0 0 0 0 0 14.2 11 5 16 1 .263 1.08 2.75 3.09 0.0 0.0
80o 0 0 0 0 0 9.2 7 3 10 1 .277 1.17 3.10 3.49 0.0 0.0
70o 0 0 0 0 0 5.8 5 2 7 1 .287 1.23 3.37 3.79 0.0 0.0
60o 0 0 0 0 0 2.9 3 1 3 0 .296 1.28 3.59 4.05 0.0 0.0
50o 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 .305 1.33 3.81 4.29 0.0 0.0
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DateQuestionAnswer
2018-01-23 23:00:00 (link to chat)As the Pirates ship out established players for spare parts, are there any prospects, pre-existing or acquired, whose prominence for the 2018 season has accordingly risen, from either an MLB or a fantasy perspective?
(Bernie A from Yinzers with sad faces)		Yeah, we wrote a good amount about this in the various TAs in the wake of the Cutch and Cole deals, but in general, pretty much everyone who arrived in Pitt saw their outlooks improve. Moran'll get a shot to show whether his swing overhaul and improved launch angles can translate against big-league pitching in a longer look. Michael Feliz has closer-type stuff, he could emerge with some fantasy value if he can take a next step with his mechanical consistency. Musgrove's probably the biggest beneficiary in the immediate, as he'll get a shot to stick in a rotation now, under the tutelage of a pitching coach who has thrived repeatedly with pitchers who work off of similar skill sets. I like him as an NL-only play. Bryan Reynolds is pretty boring as a fantasy prospect, but his ETA probably bumps a bit in the Burgh. Even Jason Martin'll get a shot in the nearer term at holding down a 25-man role, there's some moderately interesting speed and pop there.

Then beyond the new arrivals, Adam Frazier probably starts the year as a starting outfielder now, which is good for his owners, and Jordan Luplow might get a shot to show what he can do as more than just a weak-side platoon until Meadows proves he can stay on the field and is ready to contribute. (Wilson Karaman)
2016-09-07 19:00:00 (link to chat)Owning an 8 and 1 record with a 4.61 ERA in relief, can we safely award the Stros' Michael Feliz with this year's Win Vulture award?
(Paul from DC)		Mychal Givens is 8-1 with a 3.52 ERA, so not that far behind. But yeah, looking like it. (Jarrett Seidler)
2016-03-04 13:00:00 (link to chat)I believe you focus on CAL players. Did you get a chance to see Michael Feliz and if so, what do you think his chances are to remain in the rotation? Thanks.
(Jon from CA)		I do! And I did! Briefly, but he's an imposing dude on the bump and he backs it up with a legit FB in the mid-90's. Not the most repeatable delivery, SL is inconsistent but bites hard when he snaps it off right. Not a great CH. I'd keep him in the rotation as long as possible, but I think ultimately he's a dude with the body, stuff, and countenance to evolve into a high-leverage reliever (and a good one). (Wilson Karaman)
2015-12-01 14:00:00 (link to chat)Weekly trade question with Aroldis Chapman. What realistic prospects would make sense from Astros and Nationals ?? Thanks !
(Kevin from Cincy)		From the Nationals, anyone but Giolito, Turner and Robles would be on the table I think. For the Astros? Maybe a Mark Appel scenery change makes sense. Or a Michael Feliz or Colin Moran. Trading for relievers is tricky, even when they're stupid good like Chapman. (Christopher Crawford)
2015-02-09 20:00:00 (link to chat)Considering the fact that most would argue that a #3/4 type starter is more valuable than a shutdown closer, what is the argument for Nick Burdi being on the list ahead of young arms like Joe Ross,Michael Feliz and Edwin Diaz? Is there a big difference between the arms I listed and pitchers like Kyle Freeland and Grant Holmes?
(Brandon from AZ)		Probability (though I'd maybe quibble with the statement that a #4 starter is more valuable with a true shutdown reliever). Burdi's likelihood of being a shutdown closer is much greater than the probability that Ross/Feliz/Diaz become mid-rotation arms. And he's closer, from a developmental standpoint, as well. Upside/probability combo favors both Freeland/Holmes over the trio you mentioned, and I'd be willing to bet Freeland/Holmes could both handle themselves in a big league pen right now, which I wouldn't necessarily say with the same conviction for Ross/Feliz/Diaz. (Top 101 Chat)
2014-11-28 13:00:00 (link to chat)Lots of intrigue around the Astros almost not protecting Michael Feliz to the 40 man. What can you tell us about him? Does he have mid-rotation or better upside?
(Jack from Tex)		I didn't have an issue with their process, and I don't see the reason why anyone would. They have until the clock strikes zero to protect someone, which is what they did. I think the Astros are unfairly attacked sometimes.

I haven't seen Feliz in a few years, but he's now gone with a harder arsenal in SL/2S. It's a good arm, but I am not convinced that he is a SP long term. Command can waver at times. (Tucker Blair)
2014-04-21 13:00:00 (link to chat)Could you give 3 prospects right now that you think will make it to top 100 prospects lists by this time next year? Players making big jumps?
(Luis from Nowhere near Brooklyn)		Michael Feliz, J.P. Crawford, and Lewis Thorpe, to name a few. Just guessing. (Jeff Moore)
2013-10-15 13:00:00 (link to chat)Without seeing him at higher levels, initial projected ceiling for Astros' RHP Michael Feliz?
(Ashitaka1110 from Houston, TX)		He's a reliever long-term; potential impact potential. (Jason Parks)


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PITCHf/x Pitcher Profile

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Although he has not thrown an MLB pitch in 2024, Michael Feliz threw 4,971 pitches that were tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2015 and 2023, all of them occuring in Spring Training. In 2023, he relied primarily on his Fourseam Fastball (94mph) and Slider (83mph), also mixing in a Change (85mph). He also rarely threw a Sinker (92mph).