Three Takeaways in Tigers Spring Breakout Game
Tigers showcase infield depth and promising pitching velocity jumps. Discover emerging talent and exciting prospects shaping the team's future.
Spring Breakout Recap as the Tigers fall 8 to 7. Bradenton, FL –If there is one thing certain about the Tigers' future, it's that their tree of infielders will be bearing fruit for a long time. In one of the more exciting games of the spring, the Tigers 8-7 loss.
Despite a combined five errors by both squads, Pittsburgh showed plenty of arm strength on the mound, while Detroit demonstrated patience and solid contact at the plate. Let’s take a gander at what else the Tigers have in their pipeline. Takeaway 1: Infield Depth Izaac Pacheco went 2-for-4 with two ground ball singles to right field.
His first hit came in the first inning at 97 mph with a 3-degree launch angle. He added an RBI single in the fifth at 98. 6 mph, scoring Eduardo Valencia.
Jordan Yost recorded a hit in his second pro at-bat and teamed with Jack Penney to turn a double play in the third inning. Jude Warwick added a hit as well, recording a single and contributing defensively at shortstop in the sixth. Pacheco, who was making his spring debut is more than likely starting the season in Erie, became the all time leader in home runs for West Michigan last season.