It seems appropriate to dive into Tigers position player previews with the man who should be leading off the lineup most nights. Center fielder Parker Meadows may be dropped down the lineup against tough lefty starters, but AJ Hinch clearly likes him as a leadoff hitter. With only 37 games of MLB experience, the 24-year-old will need to prove he can handle the adjustments the league will be throwing at him in 2024, but he’s going to get plenty of chances.
The error bars in a player like Meadows remain a lot wider than most. His physical tools are pretty eye-popping.