Workman lives up to his (middle) name with 1st career Tater
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Key Points:
- Gage Workman, a Tigers fourth-round pick in 2020, made an immediate impact by hitting a go-ahead, pinch-hit two-run homer in his first at-bat for Detroit during their 6-3 win over the Royals.
- Workman earned his call-up after a strong performance at Triple-A Toledo and was added to the roster following an injury to outfielder Kerry Carpenter.
- Despite previous struggles with a high strikeout rate and limited MLB experience, Workman’s power-hitting ability has been evident through three consecutive double-digit homer seasons in the minors.
- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch praised Workman’s consistent Triple-A success and strategic use as a left-handed bat off the bench against the Royals.
- Workman also contributed defensively by helping start a double play and showed promising exit velocity on his hits, reinforcing his potential to stick with the Tigers.