PT TOMORROW: AL Central—McCann taking over from Avila
May 13 2015
While Alex Avila (C, DET) is likely out for a minimum of six weeks, James McCann (C, DET) will be the starter. When Avila returns, he may find that he is the backup. Avila has only had one good offensive season in the majors. In 2011 he batted .295/.389/.506 with 19 HR. In the three years since, his skills have trended in the wrong direction. For example, his xBA has been .245/.238/.222. His ct% has trended 72%/66%/61%. McCann does not have Avila’s power (his minor league season high in HR is 8), but he does have better contact skills (80% career ct% in the minors) and he will have a higher BA than Avila. He has also impressed the Tigers with his defensive skills.
McCann will have a long leash because the Tigers'...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
How does adding Ryan Pressly impact the Cubs late inning options?
Feb 3 2025 3:01am
Feb 3 2025 3:01am
With some moving around in the Rangers bullpen, Rocker could find a starting job in the starting rotation.
Jan 30 2025 3:05am
Jan 30 2025 3:05am
Gabriel Arias will be in a battle for the starting second base job this spring. Plus rotation spots up for grabs in Kansas City and Minnesota and more from around the division.
FREE
Jan 29 2025 3:10am
FREE
Jan 29 2025 3:10am
NL West: Is this the year for Lawlar in ARI; COL closer options; the back-end of the LA bullpen; SD rotation options; fewer platoons for SF
Jan 28 2025 3:02am
Jan 28 2025 3:02am
Prospect list riser Kristian Campbell headlines a competition for the second base role in BOS. Plus, Aranda's chances at regular at-bats in TAM, and more.
Jan 27 2025 3:03am
Jan 27 2025 3:03am
