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Tyler Collins continues to make statement with standout spring

In this episode, Detroit Tigers beat writer Anthony Fenech chats with outfielder Tyler Collins about topics big and small. Subscribe to Talkin' Tigers in iTunes!

It’s looking more likely that Collins will open the season with the Tigers as the backup outfielder

LAKELAND, Fla. – On Saturday, outfielder Tyler Collins made his strongest statement for making the Detroit Tigers out of spring training.

At the plate, he went 3-for-4 against the Phillies, with two triples, one of which came off a side-arming left-hander. In the field, he threw out a runner at home plate from rightfield.