6 years agoDetroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum got the start in center field on Thursday and filled the cleanup role in the batting order. He did his job with the stick, collecting two hits and driving in three RBI to lead the Tigers. Goodrum has been a nice surprise so far as Detroit's best hitter. In the early going, he has demonstrated both pop and patience, with six doubles and seven walks thus far. Those totals have given Goodrum a 1.074 OPS thus far. It has the feeling of a breakout campaign for the youngster, who has eligibility at every hitting position except for catcher.--Tyler Germain - RotoBaller
Source: MLB