Detroit Tigers Offense Will Only Get Better as Season Progresses

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Apr 9, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos (9) receives congratulations from first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after he hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Miguel Cabrera

With a team wRC+ of 114 that is only bested by the New York Yankees in the American League, Detroit’s offense is in a good place.

However, as the season progresses, it will get better.

Miguel Cabrera, who began the season with three this in his first 33 plate appearances, won’t be slumping forever.

The future Hall of Famer has gone six-for-13 in his last four games, picking up six RBI, four runs scored, three walks, two home runs and a double in the process.

If Cabrera has put his slump behind him, Detroit’s offense will immediately improve.

Nick Castellanos

Elsewhere, Nick Castellanos seems destined to see an uptick in production.

The third baseman is currently batting just .220 with a .264 on-base percentage and two home runs in 12 games.

However, Castellanos has consistently demolished incoming pitches in 2017. As a result, he currently ranks third in the Majors in hard contact percentage, with a 59.5 number in the category.

What’s more, the 25-year-old has also been victimized by a .257 BABIP. The more he continues to obliterate baseballs, the more the results will start to come for the former first-round draft pick.

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