BREAKOUT: Detroit Tigers’ Eduardo Valencia SECURED Backup Catcher Role in 2027

Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers · Locked On Podcast Network, Scott Bentley

Opublikowano: 2026-10-21

JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB TODAY! www.lockedontigers.supercast.com Detroit Tigers fans are buzzing—has Eduardo Valencia earned the backup catcher job for 2027 after a breakout season? Scott Bentley breaks down Valencia’s explosive .351 average, 1.016 OPS, and surprising defensive improvements, weighing his long-term fit alongside Gold Glove frontrunner Dillon Dingler. Can Valencia maintain his hard-hitting form over a full MLB season, or will his aggressive approach catch up to him? Other hot topics include Brenan Hanifee’s future as a groundball specialist, the strategic need for reliable organizational depth at catcher, and how manager A.J. H...