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DETROIT Just under six months after manager A.J. Hinch named his first Tigers coaching staff, he’ll be looking for a replacement. Jose Cruz Jr., who had been working as an assistant hitting coach among other roles, was announced Wednesday night as the new head coach at Rice University, his
CHICAGO Derek Hill has been a defensive specialist for so much of his brief Major League career that he has more games played (17) than plate appearances (13) in the big leagues. With Victor Reyes on the injured list, it might be time for the Tigers to figure out
Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop is battling an early slump, and it s not the first time this has happened in his career. Through 14 games, the nine-year veteran is hitting .163 with three walks and 18 strikeouts.
Schoop went through a similar struggle in 2018 with the Baltimore Orioles. He is a notoriously streaky power hitter who strikes out way more than he draws walks. He added first base to his defensive resume this season. Behind the scenes, he is a leader.
The Tigers are scuffling offensively as a whole, and Schoop stands out as the losses pile up, especially after the franchise re-signed him to a one-year, $4.5 million contract this offseason. His timing the ability to read pitches, make choices and execute isn t up to par.