The Detroit Tigers have a problem with strikeouts. Both in pitching and in offense. At the plate, the Tigers strike out close to 1 per inning, almost 9 for every game. Riley Greene curr…
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The Detroit Tigers have a problem with strikeouts. Both in pitching and in offense.
At the plate, the Tigers strike out close to 1 per inning, almost 9 for every game.
Riley Greene currently ranks #2 in strikeouts in all of MLB. Only the Angels, Pirates and Rockies – all non-contenders – are worse.
Strikeouts don’t put the ball in play and runners can’t advance.
On the mound, the team averages in the middle of MLB for striking out batters.
Tarik Skubal ranks #2 in strikeouts. However, the majority of the teams below them are not expected to make the playoffs.
Not controlling the strike zone forces pitchers to throw more resulting in fewer innings pitched. Not striking out batters at a higher rate also increases the risk that batter will put the ball in play and increases their chance of scoring runs.
As this team gets ready to hopefully play in October, which of these 2 concerns is
the most important one to address by the end of the season?
Today’s blog addresses this question and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided.
One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
Which concern should be the priority in solving before October?
1. Too many strikeouts by batters.
2. Too few strikeouts by pitchers.
VOTE
