Dillon Dingler's Big League Debut

0:00On April 23rd, Detroit Tigers catcher Dylan Dingler finally made his big league debut on July 29th, 2024. The 6th with 3, 210-pound ridey from Maslan, Ohio was drafted in the second round, 38th overall back in 2020. Signing for nearly 2 million bucks out of Ohio State. In college, Dingler locked down the Buckeyes lineup as a versatile defender, starting a catcher with a cannon arm that gunned down half the runners. Trying to steal. He kept in the team, showed solid plate discipline, and flashed power late in his sophomore year with a 1.164 OPS through 10 games. Pros have been rough though, with injuries like a busted hamat, broken finger, and knee surgery sidelineing him multiple times. He missed AA until May of 2023, then tore up the Eastern League before a triple-A call-up, earning a spot on the 40-man, roster. Scouts love his defense above average receiving, blocking, and a 60-grade arm with 34% caught stealing in the minors.

1:05But worry. About his bat. Career slash line sits at 244, over 335, over 434, and over 1100 played appearances, plagued by high. Strikeouts in slow-bath speed, despite plus raw power. Dingler's path mirrors teammate Jake Rogers, both dominating AA returns before triple-A hiccups. With major league tools behind the plate, he could carve out a backup role if the stick sharpens up this season. That wraps MLB News Today, brought to you with AI.