For a team whose bullpen was often the source of woe in their last great era, the Detroit Tigers have developed quite a few high end relievers recently. The latest is right-hander Jason Foley. With Joe Jimeñez and Gregory Soto traded, Alex Lange was the top choice in the bullpen to start the year, and for two months Lange dominated with his curveball. However Lange’s struggles in June have Foley and his overpowering sinker finally getting their due as he’s taken his performance to a new level this season.
The basic hitting paradigm is don’t chase and drive the ball in the air.