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Detroit Tigers: Four Spring Training Invitees Most Likely To Make Opening Day Roster

By Ben Rosener

Feb 23, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Joe Jimenez (77) warms up during the Detroit Tigers spring training camp at Joker Merchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Joe Jimenez (77) warms up during the Detroit Tigers spring training camp at Joker Merchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 5, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Alex Presley is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 9-5. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Alex Presley is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 9-5. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Presley

Age: 31
Position: Outfielder
Seasons of Major League Experience: Seven

Yet another potential center field option for the Detroit Tigers, Alex Presley actually suited up in three games for the club last season.

During those three games, the seven-year veteran logged five plate appearances. He only collected a single hit in Detroit, but showed promise with Toledo.

In 41 games with the Mud Hens, Presley hit .296 with a solid .400 on-base percentage. The outfielder also added a .563 slugging percentage while accounting for 23 runs scored, 14 RBI, 10 doubles, four stolen bases, three home runs and three triples.

These are mostly in line with his career numbers at the minors’ highest level. The former Brewer is a .305 batter at Triple-A, with an .811 OPS in 424 lifetime games.

While he’s logged plenty of time in the minors, Presley does have relatively significant Major League experience. His best season came back in 2011.

During that campaign, the outfielder batted .298 with 27 runs scored, 22 extra-base hits, 20 RBI and nine stolen baes in 52 games.

Presley has shown in the past that he can bring a solid blend of on-base skills and speed.

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If he can produce at a similar rate to 2011 (1.1 WAR, 122 wRC+), the Detroit Tigers will be in good hands where center field is concerned.

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