It is no secret the Detroit Tigers are not a great offensive team. As a club, they are hitting .240/.297/.376. They are one of two MLB teams with an on-base percentage below .300, and their 81 wRC+ ranks dead last in the majors, tied with the Miami Marlins. The Tigers have averaged 3.81 runs/game, second-to-last in the American League, just ahead of the Kansas City Royals’ 3.65 runs/game.
It has been even worse lately. Since June 19, the game that started their 11-game losing streak, the Tigers are averaging 3.22 runs/game and are hitting .