The Tigers have been asked what they think their team identity is an inordinate amount of times this season. It kind of makes sense — they're young and relatively inexperienced, and their August-September run into the postseason last year felt at least a little like they were flying by the seat of their pants — but it also feels pretty obvious.
Detroit plays good fundamental baseball. Where they tend to lack in power, they make up for in good old small ball. They get guys on base, they take extra bases wherever possible, and they run hard.