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Detroit Tigers: Breaking Down All 22 Non-Roster Invitees

By Ben Rosener

Feb 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Bruce Rondon (43) and teammates pitch in the bullpen at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Bruce Rondon (43) and teammates pitch in the bullpen at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 24, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Efren Navarro (19) makes the tag as Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) is picked off at first base in the eighth inning of the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Angels won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Efren Navarro (19) makes the tag as Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) is picked off at first base in the eighth inning of the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Angels won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

First Base/Corner Outfield Options

Efren Navarro
Age: 30
Positions: First Base andLeft Field
Hits: Left-Handed
Career WAR: 0.5

A former 50th round selection in the 2007 draft by Anaheim, the first baseman went on to appear in 130 games with the Halos in parts of four seasons.

In a somewhat similar fashion to Ryan, Navarro brings value on defense.

He’s posted a 2.7 UZR and a 14.0 UZR/150 at first base. Additionally, his UZR and UZR/150 numbers in left field come in at 1.7 and 10.3 respectively.

Splitting time with Seattle and St. Louis’ respective Triple-A clubs last season, Navarro hit .275 with a .704 OPS. He also chipped in with 68 runs scored, 48 RBI and 26 extra-base hits.

Brett Pill
Age: 30
Positions: First Base and Left Field
Hits: Right-Handed
Career WAR: 0.6

After appearing in parts of three seasons with the San Francisco Giants, Brett Pill signed in Korea with the Kia Tigers.

In three seasons, the first baseman hit over .300 with at least 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases. Pill’s best year came in 2015 when he appeared in 143 games for the Korean Baseball Organization club.

During the 2015 campaign, the former Giant hit .3255 with a .372 on-base percentage, a .517 slugging percentage and an .889 OPS.

The 30-year-old also added 101 RBI, 81 runs scored, 35 doubles, 22 home runs and 14 stolen bases.

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