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Reporter: “When you go to sleep tonight who will you be thinking about -- Shohei? Freddie?” Mookie: "I'm probably not going to think about another man while I'm in bed." MLB Media is getting weirder & weirder by the day it feels 💀

Everyone is excited about the arrival of @maxxclarkk13, myself included. Let's take a look at the year he had last year across two leagues in the minors: Max Clark-.271/.403/.432 Max really showed improvement compared to his numbers in 2024. In 2024, his BB% was only 12.4%. In 2025 his BB% improved to 17.6%. Max's K% in 2024 was 22.9%, he brought that all the way down to 16.9% Max's BABIP was .311 in 2025 with 148 wCR+. His contact percentage was 82.9%. 14 homers, 67 RBI, and 19 SB's in 2025 His contact and ability to draw walks will be a huge asset to Scott Harris and the Tigers in the future. The time is nearly here. #RepDetroit #Tigers #MotorCityBaseball

The Rise of Spencer Torkelson Tonight I’d like to talk about Spencer Torkelson. In 2024, I think it’s safe to say a lot of us were praying for Spencer Torkelson to figure it out at the plate. There were several issues with his game — from what looked like a mental hurdle in believing in himself, to his struggles in Toledo after being sent down. In Toledo last year, he hit .239/.356/.798, averaging a home run every 20 at-bats. Then came Spring Training. The staff made it clear that Torkelson’s spot needed to be earned. The Tigers even announced that Colt Keith would be moving to first base. At that point, the future looked bleak for Tork. Until he posted these spring numbers: .340/.389/1.069 — 17 hits in 19 games, 34 total bases, 5 HR, 11 BB. A truly phenomenal spring. He carried that momentum into the season with a red-hot start, especially through the early months. Though he cooled off down the stretch, even that version of Torkelson still posted career bests in AVG, OBP, and SLG — while lowering his K% by 1% and raising his BB% from 8.7% in 2024 to 11.0% in 2025. It was also his best season by wRC+, finishing at a career-high 118. I’m hopeful that Spencer Torkelson can find the final piece of the puzzle and build on this breakout — because if 2025 was any indication, 2026 could be the year he becomes the hitter Detroit always believed he could be. 2025 Highlights: .240 AVG / .333 OBP / .456 SLG 31 HR, 78 RBI 11.0 BB%, 22.5 K% 118 wRC+ #RepDetroit #Tigers #MotorCityBaseball

2025 Season Stats Bo Bichette: .311/.357/.483 — 3.4 WAR, 18 HR, 90 K, 6.4 BB%, 19.4 K%, 134 wRC+ Alex Bregman: .273/.362/.400 — 3.5 WAR, 18 HR, 70 K, 10.3 BB%, 14.1 K%, 125 wRC+ Gleyber Torres: .256/.316/.382 — 2.6 WAR, 16 HR, 101 K, 13.5 BB%, 16.1 K%, 113 wRC+ Breaking Down the Fits Bo Bichette •One of baseball’s purest contact hitters (.311 AVG, 2nd in MLB). •Still in his prime with elite bat-to-ball ability. •Aggressive, but he consistently produces hard contact. •Can handle SS or 3B depending on team needs. •Perfect embodiment of Harris’ vision: put the ball in play, pressure the defense, control the zone. Alex Bregman •One of MLB’s sharpest eyes at the plate. •10.3 BB% / 14.1 K% shows advanced pitch recognition. •Slightly less pop than Bo but more OBP consistency. •Championship pedigree and elite baseball IQ. •Natural 3B — fits seamlessly into the Tigers’ current infield. Gleyber Torres •Productive but less impactful. •Good walk rate (13.5%), but weaker overall contact metrics. •Doesn’t bring the same “tone-setter” presence as Bichette or Bregman. The McGonigle Factor You can’t sign Bo or Breg without considering Kevin McGonigle’s future. Detroit views him as part of the long-term core, and his path to the majors could be affected by a long contract. That said, there’s a clear way to balance both development and contention: If Detroit signs Bregman: •3B: Bregman •2B: Colt Keith •SS: Báez (for now) •McGonigle debuts in 2026, platooning at 2B/DH — easing into the bigs with mentorship from two elite zone controllers. If they sign Bichette: •SS: Bichette •2B: McGonigle •3B: Báez or Keith sliding over •Bo anchors the middle infield while McGonigle comes up naturally. Both routes allow McGonigle to develop in a low-pressure, learning-heavy environment — surrounded by proven hitters who reflect the “Harris Way.” Verdict: The “Control the Zone” Choice Bichette brings elite contact skills and top-of-the-order firepower. Bregman delivers plate discipline, leadership, and consistency. If the Tigers want a pure hitter who fits Detroit’s blue-collar “grit and grind” DNA — Bo Bichette is the guy. If they want a veteran tone-setter who embodies discipline and modern hitting philosophy — Alex Bregman is the move. Either way, this offseason could define Detroit’s offensive identity heading into 2026 — the year Kevin McGonigle officially arrives and the Tigers take their next step toward sustained contention.