Hes not likely to develop into a major power threat at this point, but the chance for average power production is still present. Rodriguez* 18. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--logo{height:24px;width:24px;padding:2px 2px 2px 0;margin-right:2px;display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb a{text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g118[id="sc-global-iSmFBW1"]{content:"sc-global-iSmFBW1,"}/*!sc*/ W. L. Pct. We could see a right-hander platoon with Maton. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{width:100%;display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-align-content:center;-ms-flex-line-pack:center;align-content:center;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ Rule 5 draft pick Mason Englert could function as a swingman-type if he makes the roster, too. 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He earned Silver Slugger awards for both the 1991 and 92 seasons. MORE: World Baseball Classic 2023 schedule The rest of the infield is also loaded with standouts. data-styled.g158[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Message-sc-d7sh2p-3"]{content:"evwvnJ,"}/*!sc*/ .ebrWqN{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;background-color:#f3f3f3;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ body{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ Of course, theres always the in-house option. Tigers Roster & Staff. The Tigers have already given him a start at second base, with Jonathan Schoop at third this spring. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. @media only screen and (min-width:568px){.hYmwpY{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ #react-header{width:100%;}/*!sc*/ He hit .334 with an .893 OPS, 32 doubles and 86 RBIs in 2004, then hit .300 with 69 RBIs in 2006. 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The Tigers dropped to 1-2 in Grapefruit League play. .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Ivan Rodriguez, 2004-08** \n_Key fact: Batted .500 for a month in June 2004_\n\nPudge wasnt simply a [Hall of Fame catcher](https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/ivan-rodriguez-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-c245338870); he was an icon for Detroits revival in the 2000s. Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyStavenhagen, The Tigers acquired Nick Maton along with Matt Vierling and Donny Sands from the Phillies this offseason. 5. Lou Whitakers first couple of years in the minor leagues were largely spent at third base before moving to second; Cal Ripken Jr. bounced back and forth between third and shortstop before becoming an everyday shortstop (to say the least); Travis Fryman, Alan Trammells heir-apparent at shortstop, cooled his heels at the hot corner before taking over as the primary shortstop in 1992, as Tram battled injuries most of the year. .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Tenace 11. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail--rounded{background-color:#f7f7f7;margin-top:0;margin-left:0.25rem;height:40px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ Eric Haase seems entrenched as the Tigers most established catcher. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ In 2022, he battled mechanical issues, batted .204 and never found his footing. .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ window.appId = '' var pfHeaderImgUrl = '';var pfHeaderTagline = '';var pfdisableClickToDel = 0;var pfHideImages = 0;var pfImageDisplayStyle = 'right';var pfDisablePDF = 0;var pfDisableEmail = 0;var pfDisablePrint = 0;var pfCustomCSS = 'https://www.baseball-almanac.com/css/print.css';var pfBtVersion='2';(function(){var js,pf;pf=document.createElement('script');pf.type='text/javascript';pf.src='//cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(pf)})(); The 2010 Detroit Tigers played 162 games during the regular season, won 81 games, lost 81 games, and finished in third position. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: team_page_depth_chart | A final record of 77-85 definitely did not feel in the cards after a 9-24 start or after Matthew Boyd,AND Spencer Turnbull went down for the season. Fisk* *HOF #Charlie4HOF . .blLcNM .content .share-btn button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ Is it important to have a strong bat? WXYT-AM (1270) will air it. Thirty-seven position players and 13 pitchers were used. Detroit Tigers catcher Andrew Knapp hit .276 with eight home runs in 34 games for Triple-A Sacramento to finish the 2022 season. The Detroit Tigers are in a bit of a bind with their situation behind the plate. button,input,optgroup,select,textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:100%;line-height:1.15;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ He might need some refresher work on some of the specific finer points of the position, but the skills to be above average there are clearly present already. 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That didnt happen. .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ .evwvnJ{line-height:1.5;margin:0 auto 16px;max-width:470px;padding-left:0;position:relative;width:-webkit-fit-content;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{margin-right:auto;display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.ggWmAj{max-height:60px;padding:16px 32px 16px 24px;}}/*!sc*/ But unless one player truly asserts themselves, the infield could be messy. hr{box-sizing:content-box;height:0;overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ Mickey Cochrane, 1934-37Key fact: Served as player/manager/GM for two years. 1. Three years later, in 1964, he was a .300-hitting All-Star, having received the first of his 10 consecutive selections to the Midsummer Classic. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Fans are invited to take part, starting with catcher.Best catcher in Tigers history? button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ The Detroit Tigers have won 7 of their past 10 games, and catcher/left fielder Eric Haase has played key roles in the past two wins over the Mariners. Returning from injuries. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ There were some guys that had better years than him, but he was solid for a long period of time. In 2019 he spent most of the season at Clearwater (when the Florida State League was high-A) and Double-A Reading, and struggled a bit after the promotion, seeing his OPS dip from .738 to .660. His signing just before Spring Training in 2004 heralded a new era for the franchise as Tigers owner Mike Ilitch invested in underappreciated free agents to fuel a rally from 119 losses in 2003 to the World Series in 2006. WebRT @CooperstownDave: Catchers by WAR/162 (min. body.article{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.5;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.blLcNM .content{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.blLcNM .content .share-btn{-webkit-align-self:flex-end;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;margin-bottom:16px;top:0;}}/*!sc*/ Despite the Indians success in the 1950s nine winning seasons in 10 years, six .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ The catcher position will definitely be an interesting one to watch in these next couple of years, especially with prospect Dillon Dingler coming up the pipeline quickly with a lot of hype. 12. .hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{margin-top:64px;}/*!sc*/ It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. The Tigers dropped to 1-2 in Grapefruit If we learned anything last year, its that assuming pitchers remain healthy can be a dangerous game. Here is MLB.coms ranking of the top five catchers in Tigers history. But few had a stronger presence than Parrish behind the plate. On May 18, 2021, Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull pitched the eighth no-hitter in franchise history and first since Justin Verlander in 2011. He would go on to win five consecutive Gold Gloves at catcher (1965-69). WebThe Detroit Tigers played their first Major League game on April 25, 1901. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ All three split their 2022 season between AAA Lehigh Valley and the Phillies, with Sands earning a mere cup of coffee in Philadelphia; Maton and Vierling each played a few dozen games in the Major Leagues in 2021 as well. Tigers sign C Ivn Pudge Rodrguez to a four-year, $40 million contract. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__league{margin-bottom:5px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.sczZi{margin-left:0;margin-right:0;}}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ Bill Freehan, a skilled a defensive catcher and 11-time All-Star for his hometown Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 79. 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The first (partially) broadcast spring training game saw the Tigers power out to an early lead. .jbYgiH{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;margin:0 auto;max-width:967px;}/*!sc*/ Both are left-handed hitters, but the two players offer widely different skill sets. Hinch to put the best possible lineup on the field. The decision was a minor surprise at the time, but perhaps not unwarranted. Matons in the mix for the third base job, but how much has he played there recently? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ His signing just before Spring Training in 2004 heralded a new era for the franchise as Tigers owner Mike Ilitch invested in underappreciated free agents to fuel a rally from 119 losses in 2003 to the World Series in 2006. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The next six-plus weeks should be enlightening as we get the final answers to questions that have lingered all offseason. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ $1.75. .ggWmAj{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);max-height:64px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 16px;position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:2;}/*!sc*/ Cochrane became a hero in Detroit, taking on catching and managerial duties for a club that hadnt finished better than fourth in the American League in a decade. Next week, pitchers and catchers will report to Lakeland, Fla., and the Detroit Tigers will set out on a new venture. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ WebFull Detroit Tigers roster for the 2023 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Web8/22/2018 at 10:29 PM 8/22/2018 at 10:29 PM Catcher Rogers sets Erie caught stealing mark. 92. He was consistently, in my opinion, the best player that I played with for a long period of time. .bZhBFV{margin:0 auto 16px;}/*!sc*/ 70. After the 2020 minor-league season was washed out, the Phillies placed him at AAA in 2021; despite batting .199 they must have seen something in him that suggested he was ready for the big time, and despite his higher batting average with the Phillies, his ISO (isolated power, or slugging minus batting average) took a big hit. @media (min-width:500px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:60%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:60%;flex-basis:60%;}}/*!sc*/ But his legacy was assured; he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot in 1947. WebThe Brooklyn Dodgers broke the 63-year color line when they started future Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson at first base on Opening Day, April 15, 1947. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Cody Stavenhagen is a staff writer covering the Detroit Tigers for The Athletic. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.074rem;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g161[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Submit-sc-d7sh2p-6"]{content:"huJzbO,"}/*!sc*/ .fFwXhn{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ Heres a look at 10 trades that have made the Detroit Tigers the worst team in baseball. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{background-color:#ffffff;width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input::placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input::-ms-clear{display:none;}/*!sc*/ [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ .iwXciG{display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ .fAmXvR{background:#f3f3f3;border-radius:6px;color:#444444;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:500;padding:16px 16px 24px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{margin-right:5px;width:10px;height:15px;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ With transition comes uncertainty. .mHQYb .p-search__list{z-index:50;min-width:250px;border-radius:6px;-webkit-mask-image:-webkit-radial-gradient(#ffffff,#000000);}/*!sc*/ A bit of context is needed here. Alex Lange might be the presumptive favorite to get the bulk of ninth-inning duties. The best option is definitely Mike Zunino, who enters free agency barring a decline in his seven million club option with a 4.5 fWAR from 2021 (3rd among catchers, Either player could be a solid platoon option. @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr.youtube iframe{width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Still, new President Scott Harris clearly likes the left-handed hitting Matons tools and didnt acquire him to sit on the bench. 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What other avenues could they potentially consider? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ The Yankees have traded reliever Kyle Farnsworth to the Detroit Tigers for 13-time Gold Glove winner Ivan Rodriguez, one of the top catchers in baseball over the last two decades. From the old guard to the new regime under Scott Harris. Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown returns home to take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. data-styled.g172[id="Styles__AppContainer-jwcsl0-0"]{content:"hUHmCp,"}/*!sc*/. Detroit did not add a veteran backstop on a major-league deal this offseason, but Harris did stack catching depth in players such as Donny Sands and non-roster invites Michael Papierski, Mario Feliciano and Andrew Knapp. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ I mean, really, look at this Detroit Tigers team and tell me you dont get a little sad. sup{top:-0.5em;}/*!sc*/ The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__subnav-arrow{-webkit-transform:rotate(-90deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-90deg);transform:rotate(-90deg);margin-right:0;width:11px;height:11px;float:none;}/*!sc*/ From the high expectations of last spring to an adjusted reality as the Tigers try to find their footing and chart the best path forward. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item{display:none;-webkit-flex:1 1 100%;-ms-flex:1 1 100%;flex:1 1 100%;position:relative;text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ .ggWmAj .sticky-header__share button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container{margin-bottom:32px;padding:43px 0 16px 0;position:relative;text-align:center;width:343px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__close{top:6px;left:5px;}/*!sc*/ But with Gregory Soto gone, the Tigers will need someone to lock down the ninth inning when they have the lead. One of the most fascinating battles this spring could be between Akil Baddoo and Kerry Carpenter. 3. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo a{-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only -- if you dont agree with the order, vote for your favorite at this position in our Twitter poll. data-styled.g160[id="newsletterOptinstyle__InputWrapper-sc-d7sh2p-5"]{content:"hYmwpY,"}/*!sc*/ . The New York Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 (2/27/23) at George M. 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For a more defensive option, Barnhart and Roberto Perez are both two-time Gold Glove winners that likely wont be commanding hefty deals. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ I'm just saying that at the beginning of the season, I can't remember anybody picking us to win the division. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ However, he was a bit over two years younger than the average age at the AA level he was in his age-22 season, when the average age was about 24 so thats not too much of a surprise. So, can he play third? Odds & lines subject to change. Let's start with catcher Jake Rogers.. Posey 7. article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ Were almost there. .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ As recently as 2010, he was plus-10 defender behind the plate. 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