CLEARWATER, Fla. — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander didn't come to spring training expecting make to the Opening Day roster. The new face of the organization — manager AJ Hinch — has no loyalties.
With two years of MLB experience, the 26-year-old is determined to get to Comerica Park. But Alexander understands he must earn his spot with two methodical techniques: pitch-to-contact and overwhelming the strike zone.
"I had to show my value as a pitcher," Alexander said Sunday. "Obviously, I don't throw hard. We have a lot of hard throwers, a lot of impressive arms.