Why have one pitching coach when you can have two! Contact him at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter @EvanPetzold. Odds & lines subject to change. Getting more excited about the Tigers future by the day! Fetter has spent two seasons at Michigan, last year being the most memorable as the Wolverines advanced all the way to the College World Series championship game on the backs of two of his star pupils, right-hander Karl Kauffman and leftyTommy Henry. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. I know how passionate Tigers fans are for their team, and Im looking forward to help build something special for all of them in Detroit.. Morosi points out that some in the White Soxs front office thought hed be the best fit for their pitching coach vacancy. Where Fetter draws particularly strong reviews is for his ability to not only understand the wealth of information teams are generating with technology, but to help his pitchers apply it effectively. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. View future changes in the minimum wage in your location by visiting Minimum Wage Values in . Wait until fans are let back in the park. Fetters pitching staff helped the Wolverines advance to the College World Series finals in 2019. However, culturally, The Twenties are defined as 01Jan2020 31Jan2029 because it doesnt sound right saying year 2020 was part of The Teens. With Hinch's recommendation, the organization hired him to coach in Double-A, with the San Antonio Missions. Mixed feelings about this. us. 58overall in the 2020 draft. That's what I think they have to do.". When Hinch said Fetters name, everyones ears seemed to perk up. Lunds most recent success story is South Dakota State transfer Adam Mazur who was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year after going 7-3 with a 3.07 ERA in 93 2/3 innings with 98 strikeouts. He was part of the group that caused an across the board velocity drop and injury spike over a 2+ year period. more obvious. Hinch is wasting no time assembling his staff. Everyone still needs to keep progressing and getting better, whether youre the Four-A guy (wanting) to be an established regular, the bullpen guy that wants to be a starter.. These are huge hires for Hahn and hes letting golden opportunities slip through his fingers. The swing and miss that has always been a part of his game was still present for Haase in 2021, ending the year with a pretty hefty 31.2 percent strikeout rate. Demands for a living wage that is fair to workers have resulted in numerous location-based changes to minimum wage levels. "We love Fett. The Tigers have plenty of young pitchers for Fetter to work with, most notably Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal -- top 100 prospects who debuted at the MLB level in 2020. Scott Harris has stockpiled a lot of depth arms, but I like these five the best. But super excited about him coming to work in Detroit! Hinch had said that the Tigers might be flexible in how they fill out coaching roles for 2023. Fetter was a star pitcher for the Michigan baseball team from 2006-2009, making three All-Big Ten teams and earning All-American honors. Fetter initially demurred from all the attention after the tournament run, but interest remained high. The Yankees are looking to replace Larry Rothschild, who was fired this week. Gambling problem? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. And the elder Petry doesn't think there's anyone better for the job. Hoping that AJ Hinch goes with more of these types of hires as he fills out his staff in Detroit! Thats an important qualification now thats seemingly valued. The Wolverines had their run to the College World Series finals in 2019 before falling to Bakichs mentor, Tim Corbin and Vanderbilt. The 34-year-old had been in the same position at the University of Michigan, one of the better Division I programs in the country. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. CentralMichigan head coach Jordan Bischel, who's led the Chippewas to three NCAA Tournament appearances in three chances,interviewed earlier this week at Kansas and last week at Ohio State, but missed out on both positions. AJ Hinch, the Detroit Tigers and the fairy-tale ending he's seeking, Friday asmanager AJ Hinch's pitching coach, Detroit Tigers' new pitching coach Chris Fetter's formula: 'Highlight strengths', Michigan baseball pitching coach Chris Fetter masters the numbers and the mind, selected No. Fetter took it upon himself to learn from the Dodgers. He stayed at Michigan and signed an extension that doubled his pay. The team needs a boost in its ability to develop its players, and Hinch and Fetter seem like a pretty intriguing combination to help in that regard. The move was first reported Tuesday night by Michigan Rivals site, Maize & Blue Review. $15 an hour. On-field results now become the Tigers final frontier. The Tigers continue to add to their personnel, this time plucking Iowa pitching coach Robin Lund to work as an assistant pitching coach, reports Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball. High School: Carmel HS (Carmel, IN), School: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Minor League Pitching Game Logs & Splits (s.2008), More Chris Fetter Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. I know the White Sox and also one other NL team was hot on his trail, and he sits a great job with the rotation in Ann Arbor. Fetter, 34, spent the last three seasons as the pitching coach for Michigan after Erik Bakich hired him in July 2017. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. No other members of the staff will return, Hinch said, so he will hire his own bench coach, hitting coach and more in the coming days. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/afOKZfXnOw, Were particularly excited for Chriss transition to professional baseball," Tigers general manager Al Avila said. Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2023; 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; 2023-24 MLB Free Agent List; MLB Player Chats; Watch Eric Haase and Kerry Carpenter go yard against the Yankees. Chase | November 14, 2019 at 3:02pm CDT. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the ninth round and spent four years in the minors before becoming a coach. He graduated in 2009 and was a ninth-rounc pick by the San Diego Padres. Nicely done. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Like Fetter, hes a young, technologically-savvy coach from a major college program. "He lives in Ann Arbor with his wife (Jessica) and son (Cole). If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Tigers hire Chris Fetter as new pitching coach, 2023 Tigers player preview: Nick Matons a pretty versatile guy. When the Tigers came calling, that was something that checked all the boxes. Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich, who led the program to a national runner-up finish in 2019,has accepted the head-coaching job atClemson, a source confirmed to The Detroit News on Wednesday. Former Tiger and Michigan native Phil Regan finished 2019 as the interim pitching coach, but at 82 isn't considered a long-term solution. Preller also shared that the club is expected to retain second bagger Greg Garcia and that the clubs catching depth is an area we get hit on from other teams. He was drafted in the ninth round of the 2009 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres and spent four years in the minor leagues before switching to coaching in the Padres system. Working in a Dodgers organization that is among the best in the game at merging technology and data with coaching, Fetter stood out for his ability to translate the information into actionable guidance for his pitchers. Born: Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. As long as a guy can impact players, he can coach for me.. Hiccup. He was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree, and led Michigan to three Big Ten titles and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Jack would go after hitters a certain way, and (the coaches) would say, 'OK, this is the way to do it.' Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2023; 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; 2023-24 MLB Free Agent List; MLB Player Chats; Chris Fetter loves the University of Michigan, and he has no interest in relocating his family right now. "Just being so young, he's going to be able to relate very well with that young staff that the Tigers have coming up.". Your original post was, of course, correct. #2022 draft #Rangerstank. 8:05 am:The Tigers are hiring Chris Fetter as their pitching coach, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network (Twitter link). DETROIT -- Seventeen months after Chris Fetter helped lead the University of Michigan to the College World Series finals, the pitching coach is headed down the road to take charge of the young pitchers the Tigers are relying on to build a World Series contender. Per Fetter, it went something like this: Hey, welcome to Michigan, Im excited if this is a possibility for you to be in Detroit.. You guys give ammunition to liberals who think conservatives are a bunch of barefoot, hood-wearing hicks with few teeth, a Bible in one hand and a rifle in the other, uninformed about the world. Hinchs staff in Detroit. Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Wednesday he had not yet been contacted by Michigan regarding Fetter possibly returning to Michigan, but understands the interest will be there. Data Provided By GameThread: Tigers vs. Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m. Watch Eric Haase and Kerry Carpenter go yard against the Yankees. ", For subscribers:AJ Hinch, the Detroit Tigers and the fairy-tale ending he's seeking, Fetter, 34, isn't called "Cheese" very oftenany more. Fetter is widely regarded as a rising star, and has been highly sought after over the past few years based on his success with the Wolverines. Meanwhile, catcher Francisco Mejia is very much in the catching equation for the club next year, and team officials still feel like Austin Hedges can swing the bat a lot better than he did [in 2019]. Fetter, a Michigan alum who has Bo Schembechlers slogan, Those Who Stay tattooed on his arm, was in no hurry to leave. Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group adds that Tigers bullpen coach Juan Nieves, who has the title of assistant pitching coach, is expected to return to the team and that manager A.J. Fetter never had an official offer, but he also had his heart set on staying at Michigan, his alma mater and the place where he and coach Erik Bakich had just helped guide the Wolverines to a Cinderella run in the mens College World Series. Soon, Hinch was hired as manager, a controversial move to some but also a forward-thinking decision that brought credence to the idea the Tigers will soon get serious about winning. Just beginning. 8:05 am: The Tigers are hiring Chris Fetter as their pitching coach, . Over the next week, Fetter said, he and Hinch were on the phone three or four times each day. In the MLB rotation, only Matt Boyd and Spencer Turnbull have established themselves as legitimate starting pitchers. With the force of willpower and hard work, and aided by more than a little good luck, Haase has wedged open his own window of opportunity. The "perfect balance" of development and winning,Petry explains, is rare to find. Many thanks to him. So, it's no surprise Hinch made Fetter his top priority on his new coaching staff. Hell probably be primarily at third base, but could fit into a lot of different spots for the Tigers. I'm sure he will be able to deliver for the Tigers.". I dont care if its innovative or old school, new school, middle school. . If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. As a 2011 draftee who spent nine years in Clevelands pitching development juggernaut, Haase grew up as a player smack in the middle of that organizations transition to a tech-forward approach to pitching coaching and strategy. That's the key to a great pitching coach, Dan Petrybelieves. Hinch was the Padres vice president of pro scouting, a guy who had a good pulse on the entire organization. Fetter, last week, was named the Tigers' new pitching coach under new manager AJ Hinch, making the leap from college ball to The Show after years of being courted by the likes of the Phillies . Fetter never played in the major leagues, a fact that makes his new job fulfilling but also one that can still come with a stigma among certain players. Fetter, though, is not entirely new to pro baseball, and the Tigers made another savvy move Friday in promoting Juan Nieves to assistant pitching coach. Hiring a college pitching coach, of course, could come with drawbacks. GameThread: Tigers vs. Pirates, 1:05 p.m. Five minor league signings that could impact the Tigers bullpen. It's Fetter's job to balance those needs with a methodical, player-first outlook. Bakich has not responded to multiple requests to comment from The Detroit News. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. "He's very well-spoken. White Sox still have plenty of other options, namely raiding the Indians and Rays, as well as Giolitos HS coach who set him straight. In 2021, he posted a 141 wRC+ against lefties, and while he held his own earlier in the year against right-handed pitching, that didnt last and he was pretty well exposed later in the season. Love his work in Ann Arbor so sad to see him leave the Wolverines. The Tigers and Hinch appear to have met those criteria. Thereafter, he worked as a scout for the Angels for two years before spending one year coaching pitchers at Ball State University. his Michiganteammateswould screamwhenever Oden, the NBA, or any topic related to basketball came up in casual conversations more than a decade ago. pic.twitter.com/ER1V9gQ4ED. As Morosi notes, that stint overlapped with Hinchs time in the San Diego front office. Indeed, MLB teams have been chasing Fetter. And there are also times you go with the data and do everything right the pitcher executes and a hitter clips you for three runs. He joins a growing rank of young, data-oriented pitching coaches making the jump from the top of the college ranks into pro ball. Im very excited to join this Tigers coaching staff and work with some truly exceptional players, Fetter said. Thats not elite territory, but its certainly well above average. Juan Nieves was promoted to assistant pitching coach, Josh Paul remains on the staff as a quality control coach, and Ramon Santiago returns as a base coach. As a 27 year old without a real prospect pedigree who had never seen the major leagues for more than 10 games in a season, the Tigers were able to pick him up from Cleveland for cash considerations. But now I could understand the argument this is the end of the 2nd decade of the 21st century( but personally feel its the start of the 3d decade) but wouldnt 2010 be the end of the first decade? By the time he was making a push to join up with the major league team in Cleveland, Haase recalled, the organizations instructions to him were just keep doing what youre doing. That lack of specificity is not a sign that youre an organizational priority. Hinch is wasting no time assembling his coaching staff. Gambling problem? While Preller didnt unequivocally dispel rumors of Luis Urias availability on the trade market, he did offer that he sees a lot of scenarios in which the youngster is starting in the middle infield in 2020 (as noted in an article from Dennis Lin of The Athletic). His strikeout rates dont differ all that much, and he actually drew more walks against right-handers, but he didnt do nearly the amount of damage the southpaws who faced him endured. Assembling his coaching staff and work with some truly exceptional players, teams leagues. 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