Although the Detroit Tigers have certainly run into a few rough spots over the first month of the season, they have been playing some very good baseball over the past week and now find themselves tied for second in the AL Central with a record of 12-10. Here are five Tigers who have gone above and beyond expectations as the month of April comes to a close.
5. Justin Wilson
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsAcquired from the New York Yankees over the offseason, reliever Justin Wilson has yet to be scored upon in 10 innings of work. Wilson has quickly become a key member of the bullpen to say the least.
4. Nick Castellanos
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsNow in his third full season, Nick Castellanos appears to now be blossoming into the type of hitter fans have patiently been waiting to see. Through 21 games, the 24-year-old is hitting .355/.370/.566 with three homers and 14 RBIs.
3. Victor Martinez
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsAfter a down season last year, many weren't quite sure what to expect out of now-37-year-old Victor Martinez this season. So far, however, he has hit an impressive .319/.388/.625 with five homers.
2. Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsAlthough most expected that Jarrod Saltalamacchia would do fine work as the Tigers' backup catcher this year, the injury to James McCann gave him an opportunity to do even more. Saltalamacchia currently leads the Tigers with six home runs.
1. Jordan Zimmermann
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY SportsWhile many expected him to do great work at the top of the Tigers' rotation, Jordan Zimmermann has been nearly flawless so far this year. Through three starts, he owns an 0.35 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP.
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