Detroit Tigers analysis
Detroit, MI
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14 players had 700+ PA this season. Of those, only 1 had 100 or fewer strikeouts.
Kevin McGonigle
The AL ROTY impressed in so many different facets of the game. #RepDetroit
Dillon Dingler’s wRC+ by month:
Mar/Apr: 124
May: 107
June: 174
July: 138
Aug: 45
Sep/Oct: 37
2027 could be a MVP caliber season if he can put it together for a full 162. #RepDetroit
Eduardo Valencia’s Savant page supports the early signs of success. #RepDetroit
Eduardo Valencia was one of the leagues best hitters in his first 138 PA with the Tigers!
.341/.380/.636
8 HR
15.5 Barrel % (7.6% MLB avg)
49.5 HardHit % (37.1% MLB avg)
His 182 wRC+ led all hitters since his debut.
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Zyhir Hope’s 2026 AA ranks:
🔸29 HR (7th)
🔸86 R (9th)
🔸111 RBI (1st)
🔸.880 OPS (13th)
🔸127 wRC+ (16th)
The Tigers got a good one at the deadline. #RepDetroit
Just how good was Kevin McGonigle’s rookie season?!
Rookie fWAR Leaders by Season:
2022: Julio Rodríguez (5.7)
2023: Corbin Carroll (5.4)
2024: Jackson Merrill (5.4)
2025: Nick Kurtz (4.3)
2026: Kevin McGonigle (5.4)
Elite talent. #RepDetroit
Max Clark played like a Top 25 hitter in baseball ⚡️
1.4 fWAR in 51 G = 4.4 fWAR in 162 G
4.4 fWAR would be T-25th best this season.
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The Tigers had some strong on base skills this season.
Leaders (OBP, MLB rank):
McGonigle (.376, 15th)
Greene (.370, 20th)
Torres (.364, 30th)
Clark (.350, 69th)
Detroit’s .320 OBP as a team was 9th best in baseball. #RepDetroit
Keider Montero was a major bright spot this season for the Tigers.
IP / ERA by season:
2024: 98.1 / 4.76
2025: 90.2 / 4.37
2026: 155.0 / 3.48
Among SPs with > 150 IP
3.48 ERA (Top 25)
1.04 WHIP (Top 10)
A breakout season for Montero. #RepDetroit
Kevin McGonigle — 2026 AL Rookie of the Year.
156 G
.278/.376/.430
18 HR
97 R
72 RBI
12 SB
13.4 BB%
14.1 K%
129 wRC+
The 21 year old’s 5.4 fWAR was tied for 9th best in baseball. #RepDetroit
