Detroit — His throwing arm, which was gaining legendary status in the minor leagues, had yet to make much of an impact in the big leagues.
Tigers rookie catcher Jake Rogers had thrown out 49 percent of would-be base-stealers in four minor-league seasons. But four of the first six stolen-base attempts against him in his brief time in the big leagues were successful.
But on Wednesday night, in helping the Tigers to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, Rogers demonstrated what all the fuss was about.
He ended the third inning by gunning down the speedy Keon Broxton trying to steal second base.