Detroit Tigers sign power-hitting Luke Ritter to minor-league contract
Detroit Tigers infielder Luke Ritter crushed 64 home runs across his past 356 games in the Mets' organization. He will report to Triple-A Toledo.
BOSTON ā Luke Ritter typically does one of three things at the plate. Two are good, one is bad. The Detroit Tigers signed Ritter on Friday, April 17, to a minor-league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Toledo.
The 29-year-old utility player remains in search of his MLB debut as he embarks on his seventh season in the minor leagues. Ritter hits home runs and draws walks at above-average rates, but he strikes out too often. He has extensive experience at second base, third base, first base, left field and right field, plus nine innings at shortstop.
ROSTER MOVE: Hao-Yu Lee called up by Tigers for MLB debut as injury replacement Before joining the Tigers, the right-handed Ritter played in the New York Mets' organization from 2019-25. He spent parts of the past four seasons in Triple-A Syracuse, hitting . 237 with 52 home runs (3.
8% home-run rate), 174 walks (12. 6% walk rate) and 422 strikeouts (30. 6% strikeout rate) across 339 games.