Worry level for these 13 Detroit Tigers based on spring training stats
DETROIT – Spring training, as we know, often serves as a testing ground where statistics may not always carry weight. However, occasionally they do hold significance.
The Detroit Tigers are currently experiencing a notably successful spring season, boasting a 15-8 record that places them second, just behind the Baltimore Orioles, in Grapefruit League standings.
While key players like Riley Greene, Tarik Skubal, and Parker Meadows have shown impressive performances, some others are encountering challenges during their time in Lakeland.
Let’s delve into the struggles of certain players and evaluate the level of concern they warrant.
For Baddoo, his trajectory with the Tigers has been fluctuating. Initially outstanding in spring followed by a decent regular season, then vice versa. Now that he’s underperforming in spring, what should be anticipated?
Given the presence of three primary left-handed outfielders in the roster, Baddoo was already facing tough competition for a roster spot. However, it’s becoming increasingly likely that he might be sidelined altogether.
While I typically don’t place too much emphasis on spring training statistics, they become hard to disregard when they highlight existing concerns about a player’s performance.
Baez has been perceived by Tigers fans as a weak hitter, mainly due to his evident lack of plate discipline, a trait that’s surfaced once again this month.
Last season, Baez topped the charts for swing-and-miss rates, and it seems March isn’t offering any respite. His OPS this spring would be alarming, even if it were his batting average.
