DETROIT -- Sometimes the best of an Alfredo Simon outing can be judged by his worst pitch, even a 53 mph one.
When the Tigers' right-hander is on, he'll seemingly allow himself one eephus pitch a game. It's usually the second or third time through the lineup. It's more of a timing mechanism for him, usually with little hope of success -- Torii Hunter is the only hitter to chase it this year -- but if he's willing to throw it, it says a lot about his confidence in the rest of his stuff.