Outman’s Lefty Surge Surprises Tigers | Detroit Tigers News

James Outman’s journey from Dodgers rookie hype to Tigers underperformer has taken an unexpected turn—he’s been absolutely crushing left-handed pitchers since joining Detroit. A lefty himself, Outman’s recent surge against southpaws defies his past struggles and even his rookie season stats. Tigers manager Hinch admits he’s keeping Outman in the lineup for his defense, but can’t help but chuckle at his surprising power against lefties. With a big matchup against the Phillies looming, fans are watching to see if this hot streak can carry over against tough lefties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5602903ab8a3d2b0