LAKELAND, Fla. — Eric Haase, who has never started more than 91 games at catcher in a season, is primed to be the Detroit Tigers' starter there this season.
The 30-year-old notched his career high in 2019 for Triple-A Columbus, the Cleveland Guardians' affiliate, but hasn't surpassed the mark since joining the Tigers in 2020. He started just 61 games in 2021 and 68 games in 2022 despite earning an established all-around role in the big leagues.
But Haase is ready to catch more often.
"I've definitely put in a lot more work behind the plate," Haase said.