PLAYING TIME: Dirks carving out a role in DET

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Dirks capitalizing on PT opportunity

Andy Dirks (DH, DET) has carved himself a fine little early-season niche in the bottom of the Tigers’ lineup.  After racking up 24 hits in 56 spring training AB (.429 BA), Dirks has served as the primary DH against right-handed pitchers from the 7-8 spots in the batting order and has 6 hits in 18 AB through Friday.  Almost an afterthought in Detroit’s few spring position-battle discussions, can Dirks be expected to build on his solid start?

Year     Level     AB   HR   SB    BA     xBA   bb%   ct%    Eye    Spd    SBO
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2010*   AA/AAA    476   12   17   .257   .267    6     83   0.36    100    19%  ...

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