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Game #162 Chicago @ Detroit, Sunday, September 29th, 2024

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GRADING THE TIGERS: SECONDARY OUTFIELDERS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: SECONDARY OUTFIELDERS.
Totally Tigers
 
Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Dan Dickerson breaks down all things Detroit Tigers, shares his offseason expectations. 82 minutes.

A star-studded episode begins with Dan Dickerson — the radio voice of the Detroit Tigers — joining Evan Petzold and Mark Gorosh to break down the 2024 season. Dickerson discusses A.J. Hinch's genius, Tarik Skubal's Cy Young campaign, Spencer Torkelson's continued struggles and many more topics about the Tigers. He also shares insight into his broadcasting career after celebrating his 25th anniversary on the job, and he even provides his offseason expectations for the Tigers ahead of the 2025 season.
Geoff Pontes, prospect writer for Baseball America, joins the show, too. Pontes evaluates Tigers prospects Josue Briceño, Thayron Liranzo and Rayner Castillo in the Arizona Fall League, sharing his projected MLB debuts for Briceño and Liranzo.
Aside from guests, Evan and Mark debate about Torkelson, Casey Mize and the chances of reuniting with Jack Flaherty in free agency.
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: UTILITY PLAYERS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: UTILITY PLAYERS.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are a better gauge than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com
Today, we’re looking at the utility players – those who have a secondary role with a priority of playing multiple positions.
Please make sure to complete every poll on this page. Afterwards, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give to Andy Ibanez for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE

What grade would you give to Zach McKinstry for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: STARTING PITCHERS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: STARTING PITCHERS.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are a better gauge than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com
Today, we’re looking at starting pitchers. And in the Tigers’ case, it’s those who started the most games and pitched the most innings this year.
Please make sure to complete every poll on this page. Afterwards, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give to Kenta Maeda for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Casey Mize for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Keider Montero for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Reese Olson for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Tarik Skubal for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: TOP RELIEVERS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: TOP RELIEVERS.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are a better gauge than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com
Today, we’re looking at relievers. And there are a lot of them. We’ll be breaking them into 2 blogs with today’s polls involving those who were used regularly and pitched 50+ innings.
Please make sure to complete every poll (4) on this page. Afterwards, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give Beau Brieske for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Jason Foley for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Tyler Holton for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote

What grade would you give Will Vest for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
Vote
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE REST OF THE RELIEVERS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE REST OF THE RELIEVERS.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.

As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are a better gauge than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com
Today, we’re looking at the rest of the relievers. And there are even more of them. To make this easy, we’re going to break them into groups. Please evaluate each collection of players.

The first group could be called the veterans. They are:
Alex Faedo
Matt Manning
Alex Lange

The second group are those players newly acquired, recent prospects and those with only a year or two under their belts. They are:
Mason Englert
Sean Guenther
Brenan Hanifee
Brant Hurter
Ty Madden
Bryan Sammons
Please make sure to complete every poll (2) on this page. Afterwards, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give the group of 3 veteran relievers for the 2024 season?
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B
C
D
VOTE

What grade would you give the group of 6 younger/newer relievers for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: OVERALL ROSTER

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: OVERALL ROSTER.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are better gauges than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Today, let’s give the roster an overall grade. There are several ways to go about this.
You can average out all of the individual grades you assigned players in the previous polls. Or you can look at where the team ranks within MLB for pitching, relieving, defense and offense. Or you can compare this roster with the 2023 one and assign a grade based upon the level of improvement you’ve seen.
However you grade, remember that the focus is on the players only, not the manager, coaches or Front Office. After voting, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give the overall roster for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE COACHES

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE COACHES.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are better gauges than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Today, let’s turn to those who coach the players. They are:
George Lombard – bench
Keith Beauregard, Michael Brdar, Lance Zawadzki – hitting
Chris Fetter, Robin Lund, Juan Nieves – pitching
Anthony Iapoce – first base
Joey Cora – third base
Gary Jones – coach and dugout coordinator
Ryan Sienko – catching
Each coach has his own specialty. In addition to their specific jobs, they also coach players on defense, fundamentals, base running, positioning, etc.
They can only coach the talent they are given. Please grade them on how much, if any, players have improved in hitting, pitching, running and defense. After voting, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give the Tigers' coaches for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 

Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: A.J. Hinch joins Days of Roar to talk Detroit Tigers. 62 minutes.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins the "Days of Roar" podcast to chat with Evan and Mark. Hinch talks about the fans in Detroit, building a culture for the team over the past four seasons, players buying into team philosophies, the opener-bulk reliever pitching strategy after the trade deadline, the postseason run, and how the 2025 Tigers could look different than the 2024 Tigers. Before Hinch, the guys discuss the projected Opening Day payroll and how much money the Tigers can add to the books before the 2025 season, plus if the Tigers should trade for Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After Hinch, Mark and Evan break down three other trade ideas for the Tigers to upgrade at first base.
 
9-inning MLB games lasting 3+ hours:
2004 - 25%
2005 - 26%
2006 - 27%
2007 - 34%
2008 - 31%
2009 - 34%
2010 - 33%
2011 - 35%
2012 - 42%
2013 - 47%
2014 - 54%
2015 - 42%
2016 - 51%
2017 - 59%
2018 - 50%
2019 - 59%
2020 - 63%
2021 - 67%
2022 - 57%
2023 - 13%
2024 - 8%
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE MANAGER

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE MANAGER.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are better gauges than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Today, it’s the manager’s turn. A. J. Hinch.
Please grade him on the talent he was given, how the team worked individually as well as a group, his preparation and in-game strategy. As well as any improvements in performance and the standings.
After voting, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give A. J. Hinch for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
2024 Pitching Ninja Award for Most Respectful Strikeout.
Winner: Salvador Pérez (vs. Tarik Skubal).
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are better gauges than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Today, it’s the President of Baseball Operations’ turn. Scott Harris.
Please grade him on the talent he collected, the coaches/managers/personnel he hired, the departments he developed/oversaw/overhauled and the overall coordination of the entire organization. Also consider any improvements he made in just less than 2 years and where the Tigers now sit in the competitive arena including the win-loss column and playoffs.
After voting, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give Scott Harris for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE FRANCHISE

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divi…
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GRADING THE TIGERS: THE FRANCHISE.
Totally Tigers

Now that the season – and the playoffs – are over, this is the perfect time to reflect upon the 2024 year and grade players, management and Front Office. We’re going to divide the roster down by position in order to foster careful reflection and comments. Every day you’ll be asked to evaluate a small group of Tigers.
In most of the forthcoming blogs, there will be multiple opportunities to vote so please cast a vote for every poll you see on this page.
You will not be asked to grade players who have been traded or those with a very small sample size. We are also not offering a letter grade of E for the reason that anyone playing that poorly would have been released or sent down to the minors.
As you consider each player, we ask that you look at their entire skill set, not just hitting. Consider defense, speed, the ability to call a game and clutch ability.
Consider that the slash line is a more valuable indicator instead of just batting average and that a player’s role and position in the lineup are also factors. That defensive range and defensive runs saved (DRS) are better gauges than fielding percentage. And that ERA and WHIP tell more about a pitcher than wins and losses.
To facilitate your grading, here is a handy link to the team’s stats: 2024 Detroit Tigers Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Today, it’s the final grade of the season. What do you think of the Detroit Tigers organization as a whole?
Consider these factors in your grade:
– roster
– manager and coaches
– Front Office leaders and department heads
– 2024 performance
– farm system, player development, analytics, trainers and other medical/physical staff, other major departments
(Given that we still don’t know enough about the intentions of ownership, do not factor Ilitch Holdings (trust) into your considerations.)
After voting, you may leave your rationale in the comment section. Three sentences only please.

What grade would you give the entire Tigers' organization for the 2024 season?
A
B
C
D
VOTE
 
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THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN

by Holly Horning The dust has settled on the Detroit Tigers’ season and those in the media who cover the team have put out their grades for most of the players. But really, how unbiased are t…
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THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN.
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The dust has settled on the Detroit Tigers’ season and those in the media who cover the team have put out their grades for most of the players.
But really, how unbiased are their evaluations? We know that there is a sensitivity when it comes to criticizing players. In the past, the team has been known to “punish” some who speak the unvarnished truth. And of course, these same reporters are dependent upon player access and giving bad grades is not conducive to forming positive relationships with those players.
So what is better?
Asking fans. Serious fans. Knowledgeable fans. Lots of fans.
Like those of you reading this blog right now.
Who better than you?
Why work with 1 person’s opinion when you can have hundreds weighing in who have no ties to the organization and aren’t dependent upon others for their careers.
Isn’t that better?
Sure, there are fans who play their favorites. Some who just have never warmed up to a player. But when you have hundreds weighing in, you get a pattern. And if you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know how I love patterns.
The polls we’ve asked you to complete for the last week+ have served to emphasize the common beliefs and minimize the outliers. The results are, for the most part, a very accurate representation of how fans feel overall.
Below, I’ve divided the grading to show groups, followed by the percentage of fans who assigned that grade.
And the results are telling.
Overall, you’re tough on the players. There’s no grade inflation here. Quite the opposite.
Look at each grade and how many or how few players are listed for each.
Look at which category has the most players.
What does this all say about the team and what needs to be done to the roster?
After each category, read my quick observations about what each one says.
 
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