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Dillon Dingler drove in three runs, Charlie Morton pitched six strong innings and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Minnesota Twins 7-0 on Friday in Minneapolis.
Dillon Dingler could’ve gone with something close to home when approached about a custom painted catcher's mask for Players Weekend. But the Massillon, Ohio, native and former Ohio State star turned Detroit catcher knew better.
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However, Dingler is changing that standard in Detroit. Through 56 games, he is slashing .271/.300/.432 with seven home runs and a 106 wRC+, which ranks fifth amongst AL catchers.
Dillon Dingler isn't just a part of the Detroit Tigers' future — he looks like a cornerstone piece. "He's someone we can win with," A.J. Hinch said.
Dillon Dingler is already making an impact in High-A West Michigan, just two games into the Detroit Tigers catching prospect's pro career.