While the Detroit Tigers came out of the gate hot and gave fans a reason to be excited early on this season, most fans have still kept one eye on the farm system. The Tigers’ affiliates have fared better in 2018 than in recent years, led by the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, who lead the International League with a 30-15 record. The Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps are also in the playoff hunt, and High-A Lakeland is hovering around .500.
But as we know, wins and losses don’t mean much in the minor leagues. Individual performance and development is the primary focus, especially for a rebuilding team like the Tigers.