Last week, we started the discussions about the current roster battles. We covered the 2 infield contests – 2B and SS. Today, let’s move to the outfield. The Tigers are in the for…
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Last week, we started the discussions about the current roster battles. We covered the 2 infield contests – 2B and SS.
Today, let’s move to the outfield.
The Tigers are in the fortunate position to have an overload of OFers. Too many, in fact, to make the Opening Day roster. Scott Harris, Jeff Greenberg and A. J. Hinch will make the final determination based upon:
– amount of experience (balancing veterans with rookies and others with a little experience)
– whether they are LH or RH hitters
– what type of pitches they hit best combined w/offensive metrics
– defensive metrics
So far, they have already sent down a handful of prospects. Here are the remaining candidates for all 3 outfield positions. Those guaranteed of a roster spot are in bold.
LEFT FIELD
Akil Baddoo (LHH)
Mark Canha (RHH)
Justyn-Henry Malloy (RHH)
CENTER FIELD
Parker Meadows (LHH)
RIGHT FIELD
Kerry Carpenter LHH
Riley Greene LHH
The Tigers are not expected to have more than 5 players who will play the OF exclusively. Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling will also play there occasionally however they are expected to play the IF more and will probably be seen as bench players.
Currently, there are 4 OFers guaranteed to make the roster. One veteran, 2 w/minimal experience and 1 rookie. Three of them are LHH.
Akil Baddoo has more experience than everyone except for Canha. He is also a LHH and has 2 options left.
Justyn-Henry Malloy (RHH) has had a great offensive spring and is known for his exceptional plate discipline and eye. But he’s just been moved to LF. Potentially, he could make the team as OF/bench/DH in the beginning.
Considering that the Tigers have an overall very inexperienced OF, should they opt for Baddoo who has the 2nd most outfield experience?
Or should they add Malloy for his offensive skills and put him in the OF part-time so he can learn the position better? Or, should they send him down to Toledo to gain more experience and call him up at some point during the year?
Which player should the Tigers select for the Opening Day roster?
Which outfielder should the Tigers select for the Opening Day roster?
1. Akil Baddoo
2. Justyn-Henry Malloy
VOTE
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