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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

When asked if the Tigers have gone a week without an injury. 3/29 - 4/4: JV 4/5 - 4/11: Parker 4/12 - 4/18: McKinstry 4/19 - 4/25: Horn 4/26 - 5/2: Seabold/Javy/Mize 5/3 - 5/9: Skubal/Torres 5/10 - 5/16: Kerry 5/17 - 5/23: Madden/Smith 5/24 - 5/30: Hurter/Mize(?)/Jansen(?)

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Kevin McGonigle now has the most lead off HRs for a Tigers hitter age 21 or younger. He also has his first RBI since 5/3.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Meant to post this last night: Somehow Kyle Finnegan has a 1.40 ERA despite a 4.78 FIP and a BB% (18.8%) that’s higher than his K% (16.3%). His E-F is the 3rd luckiest in the league right now among those who have at least 10 IP. #Tigers

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Turns out it doesn’t matter because now the #Tigers have the lead thanks to his 2-run shot. #DNMW

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

31.3% Whiff% in the minors for Gage.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

For any MLB prospect fans. Bryce Rainer’s last 4 games: 15 PA, .400/.600/1.100, 2 HRs, 33.3% BB%, 20.0% K% Tiny sample size, for sure. But this is the sort of streak he needed! And he’s hit his 2nd HR to the pull side in his young career.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Framber Valdez is the first Tigers starter to give up 10+ runs and get 3.0 IP or fewer in a start since Jeremy Bonderman did on 7/29/07 when he went 2.1 IP and gave up 11 (10 earned) vs the Angels.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Kevin McGonigle’s .435 BA with RISP was 8th. After his last 2 PA, it will be .480 and leading the league. Not sure to what, but his 212 wRC+ is probably going to go a bit higher as well.

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Princess Fielder (Evil) @notkimboslice.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

according to @opsenheimer.bsky.social : "Just a friendly reminder that Kevin McGonigle is currently tied for 8th highest fWAR for hitters."

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I love how often Kevin McGonigle has hit 2nd. There’s 15 instances of a rookie aged 21 or younger getting 300+ PA (about half a season) in the 2 spot. That includes 3 guys who hit 10+ HRs: Frank Robinson (27), Bryce Harper (20), Gene Freese (10). www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...

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Player Batting Split Finder | Stathead

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Not sure who this would entertain, but here's a quick plot between acceleration on the y-axis and velocity. On top of biomechanics and ML, I've started looking at the physics side of baseball as well. This is Joe Ryan vs Tarik Skubal and their 4S. The histplot is all pitches from the AL Central.

Tarik Skubal's and Joe Ryan's 4-seam fastball velocity and acceleration on the y-axis over top of a histplot for all pitches thrown in the AL Central in 2025.

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Jon Becker @handle.invalid · 22/10/2025

The offseason doc is updated with news for managers and GMs alike: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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2025-26 MLB Matrices

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Hey there! Been a while, but I come with a custom GIF that I hope works on here. Basically it's using Driveline's biomechanics information and it shows 2 pitches thrown in sync with each other from the catchers POV.

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Princess Fielder (Evil) @notkimboslice.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Dillon Dingler is just the 7th Tigers catcher to hit a home run in the post season. 1 more and he ties Lance Parrish for 2nd all time, 2 more HR ties Alex Avila for most. Per @opsenheimer.bsky.social

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

If Tarik Skubal gets 3 more starts and averages 7 IP per start, he’s can give up 2 runs to end the season with an ERA less than 2.00 on the season. Would be the first for a Tigers starter with 20+ starts since Denny McLain in 1968. If he keeps every 5th day he faces Miami, Cleveland, Cleveland.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The #Tigers are 17-7 (.708 Win%) this year when leaving 9+ guys on base. That’s the best win percent in the league. stathead.com/tiny/Tx2ly They are 3-0 when facing Minnesota with that criteria this year! stathead.com/tiny/X42PO

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Team Batting Game Stats Finder - Baseball | Stathead.com

Find batting stats for teams with most number of home runs in a game, and more filter criteria on Stahead.com

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Bigger curse — the #Tigers are 358-5 in their history when leading by at least 7 runs through the 4th!

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Let me curse the win really quick. The #Tigers this year are 26-1 when leading by 3+ runs through 4 innings. That’s the most wins with that criteria.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

I don’t know if this makes anyone feel better, but the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers had a span where they were 1-12 and went on to win 104 games and make the playoffs. Even made the World Series. 7 other teams did so and made the playoffs still.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Geoff has 2 appearances with Toledo. Got 6 whiffs on 8 swings with his slider in those two appearances.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

He's also tied with Jackson Jobe for 5th most 99+ MPH pitches by a Tigers starter since 2008. It's a pretty small list though as he's just the 8th to even do so.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

With that 7th K, Melton ties 5 others for the second most Ks for a Tigers pitcher who made their MLB debut. Not his best outing, but it's not all bad!

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Pitchers since 2006 to have 6+ starts, 36+ IP, and a 31.0%+ K%-BB% in a single AAA season: Troy Melton Can’t wait for his debut tomorrow.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Will Vest is just the 11th guy to have an appearance that has: 1.1+ IP 4 BF 2+ Ks 0 hits 9 or fewer pitches (Jarlin Garcia had 1.2 IP because he was able to get a double play on the first batter he faced) He’s the 3rd to get the save! @stathead.com stathead.com/tiny/cywhg

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

That Riley triple now gives him an OPS of .814 with RISP, which would make him the 6th Tigers hitter with an OPS .814 or better with RISP and at least 60 PA.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I might curse this but… Tarik Skubal could be the 19th pitcher to complete the 1st half with: 120+ IP 84+% Win/Lose% ERA <= 2.00 He would be the 1st since Clayton Kershaw in 2016 and 2nd Tiger joining Hal Newhouser. @stathead.com stathead.com/tiny/eFY68

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Player Pitching Split Finder | Stathead.com

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Made a 3D swing path with 3D strike zone using the Driveline Biomechanics project. I wonder if we should be talking about the strike zone less as a 3x3 grid and more of a 3x3x3 grid given how it needs to be covered.

A 3D animated swing path with a 3D strike zone.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Different site, same great stuff!

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Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

fun! baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-playe...

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Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

And that's happening because: Very clear changes in Caminero's attack angle and attack direction. Interesting!

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Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Junior Caminero has the flattest swing path of any of the competitors in the Derby, & is also tied for the lowest attack angle. But something pretty interesting: after a first month of not really pulling in the air, he's been doing it consistently for weeks. baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/...

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Thomas Nestico @tjstats.ca · 11/07/2025

Defensive Runs Saved Leaders - Pitcher

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I also want to show you all this animated bat path plot that I made using the Driveline Biomechanics data that I also shared on the other site.

Animated bat path using Driveline Biomechanics data

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Anyone out there looking for some #Tigers draft articles? I've got just the thing for you! Look back at previous drafts: tigersmlreport.com/2025/07/10/o... tigersmlreport.com/2025/07/02/d... tigersmlreport.com/2025/06/07/d...

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One Year Pro: Looking Back at the Tigers 2024 Draft Class - Tigers Minor League Report

The Tigers 2024 Draft Class is now one year pro, so how are they fairing in the farm system so far as they move up through the system.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

What @mikepetriello.bsky.social said is totally true, folks still aren’t talking about the Tigers as one of the best teams. They’re getting more appreciation. After tonight it’ll probably be even more.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Franyerber Montilla got Player of the Week in the FSL this week. Check out his Player Profile we have done! www.patreon.com/posts/player...

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Player Profile: Franyerber Montilla | Tigers Minor League Report

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Detroit Tigers hitters who have had a 162 game span at age 25 years and 0 days or younger with 30+ HRs, 55+ BB, .285+ BA: Hank Greenberg Rudy York Vic Wertz Al Kaline Jason Thompson Steve Kemp Miguel Cabrera Riley Greene #Tigers #RepDetroit

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A very early work in progress here; got a 3D plot of contact points for hitters. I really like the way it looks. Once I'm more certain the data is plotting correctly, I'll feel good about splitting it up into other plots like BIP result and swing angle, among other ideas.

3D plot of contact points for #Tigers hitter, Kerry Carpenter.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I am keeping such a close eye on this kid. Make sure you subscribe to @tigersmlreport.bsky.social YouTube to be able to see more of this! youtu.be/L_aS0lUlhi0?...

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Detroit Tigers Prospects 2025: Jhonan Coba Exhibition Start

YouTube video by Tigers Minor League Report

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Matt Manning as a SP in Toledo: 16.7% Whiff%, averaging 93.2 MPH on his fastballs Matt Manning as a RP in Toledo: 34.4% Whiff%, averaging 95.2 MPH on his fastballs #Tigers #baseball #RepDetroit

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Jason Beck @jasonbeck.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Hinch on Gleyber: "He was uncomfortable coming out of the box, and I saw he didn't really run. When he came back, he said he felt a little something in his lower leg. ... He thought he might be able to go back out on defense, and he was just uncomfortable enough that I pulled him out of the game."

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Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚨Big news from the Statcast factory🚨 New release on Baseball Savant: ⚾Swing Path ⚾Attack Angle ⚾Ideal Attack Angle ⚾Attack Direction It's all here: baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/... Let's 🧵 what all this is and means:

Jackson Merrill swing path at Baseball Savant

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Jackson Jobe's 4-Seam fastball release point by game via a scatterplot

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Jackson Jobe's 4-Seam fastball location by game via a KDE plot with a whiffs scatterplot overlay.

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