The Detroit Tigers have been off to the races to start the season. After trouncing the Colorado Rockies, our Tigers are an MLB-best 25-13, tied with the formidable LA Dodgers. They’ve done it with a well-rounded team excelling at all aspects: 2nd in runs scored, 4th in starting pitcher ERA, 2nd in relief ERA. They’re even 8th in defensive “Fielding Run Value”, whatever that is, and 8th best in baserunning value. Cherry picking aside, they’ve gotten it done in all facets of the game.
On the surface, this lineup feels shockingly deep.