Detroit Tigers ยท Catcher
At 27, Dingler enters 2026 as Detroit's primary catcher with a modest power-speed profile offering modest production across the board. His batting average dips to .262 this season while his home run output ticks up to 19, suggesting he's making more frequent contact with slightly less consistency at the plate. RBI production remains steady in the high-50s while he chips in mid-40s runs with zero stolen base contribution, making him a complementary rather than foundational fantasy asset at a position typically thin on production. The main upside lies in increased playing time and power development as he enters his prime years, though managers should expect league-average or slightly-below-average efficiency overall from the backstop spot.
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Tigers | 27 | .167 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | .195 | .310 | .505 |
| 2025 | Detroit Tigers | 126 | .278 | 13 | 57 | 54 | 0 | .327 | .425 | .752 |
| 2026 | Detroit Tigers | 83 | .265 | 19 | 60 | 47 | 0 | .327 | .521 | .848 |
| Career | Totals | 236 | .262 | 33 | 128 | 103 | 0 | .314 | .450 | .764 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 teamsโผ | 85 | .239 | 12 | 46 | 50 | 1 | .310 | .407 | .717 |
| 2022 | Erie SeaWolves | 107 | .238 | 14 | 58 | 56 | 1 | .333 | .419 | .752 |
| 2023 | 3 teamsโผ | 89 | .256 | 16 | 58 | 58 | 6 | .361 | .478 | .839 |
| 2024 | Toledo Mud Hens | 71 | .308 | 17 | 52 | 44 | 5 | .379 | .559 | .938 |
| Career | Totals | 352 | .257 | 59 | 214 | 208 | 13 | .344 | .459 | .803 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand