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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Zyhir Hope on 10/4 saw 17 balls out of the zone. He swung at 2 of them. Have to like that ratio! #RepDetroit

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

I know it… I wish he could stay healthy for a full season.

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

This is looking from Sunday thru Saturday. And no, no they haven’t.

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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

I’m worried that his lower K% is going to regress to match with the Whiff%. Hopefully not though! I love the upside with the power, speed, and defense!

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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

I’m with you! I think the lineup has potential, but it desperately needs that other guy who will come in and consistently perform. That can be Riley (I think) and Kevin, but they need another one. And the defensive part is 100% true! They are awful right now there.

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

After his start, I was worried. But he’s really coming around. Let’s hope he keeps his Ks down.

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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

Right! I liked Bonderman… but hes not at all who I thought Valdez could be compared to. It feels gross.

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

I often wonder what percentage of the baseball population feels that same way. There’s a vocal minority that think this same way and yell about the “nerd stats” and never seem to understand. Half the time we are saying the same thing and they don’t want to admit it.

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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

It’s so insane what he keeps doing! Just when you think there is no more, he does this!

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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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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Thank you! I really do need to work on cross posting better!

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

It started because I was curious if guys had higher/lower acceleration causing the end velocity to be different from what the batter might be expecting.

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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 @becker.fangraphs.com · 22/10/2025

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

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

Here's a side view using the exact same data. I do have high quality GIFs, but they were over the size limit and I couldn't post them.

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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

I always wonder that. I’d think the 1968 hitters would be completely clueless as to what Skubal is throwing and wouldn’t be able to catch up to any of it. So he would fare much better than McLain. But it’s also so hard in general to do that, they both might be exactly the same!

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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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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

Yep! I get that it doesn’t make it any less frustrating for most, but still.

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

They absolutely have! But it’s a reason for hope still. This is a horrible stretch, but they aren’t the first team to make it far with this bad of a stretch.

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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 · 25/07/2025

He came out of nowhere for me too. My gut feeling is he was called up to see what he could do in a short stint to either get a more fresh arm for a few games or to clear his roster spot sooner. Moving him out of Toledo opens the door for Troy Watson who was promoted.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I really would love to see Seelinger get a shot. He’s done so well across multiple levels and for a few years. He deserves a shot to show what he can do. But yes, all those guys as well. Throw Owens in there as well. As well as a trade!

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Yeah. I’m guessing both spots are currently at risk. Not sure who takes them, but someone will.

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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 · 13/07/2025

They absolutely rolled the Tigers. What a statement by them.

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JerryMackinem @opsenheimer.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

No problem! Can’t wait to see who drops to them. Have to imagine they take a high schooler in the first round, just because of their history, but it’ll be fun to see!

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