They had heard about his power, about the way this linebacker-looking outfielder can put the ball in the seats with ease.
Tigers fans had been waiting for Christin Stewart to show it to them all year.
But his teammates — many of whom had seen his season-long power show at Triple-A Toledo — they knew. And for those that didn’t, Thursday afternoon’s batting practice session offered a preview of coming attractions.
During his second round of batting practice before the Tigers’ series opener against the Royals at Comerica Park, Stewart hit a baseball onto the Pepsi Porch in right field.