Showcasing his ability to Grow his Grit:Tigers sign reliever Shelby Miller

 

Grit of a Tiger

The holiday shopping for Shelby Miller by the Detroit Tigers is a smart move that could pay off big for the team. Miller is a veteran right-handed reliever who had a bounce-back season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, posting a 1.71 ERA and a 0.905 WHIP in 42 innings He also developed a new pitch, a splitter, that helped him keep hitters off balance and generate more ground balls.

 

Miller has overcome a lot of adversity in his career, including Tommy John surgery in 2017 and a nerve issue in his neck in 2021. He has shown the ability to grow his grit and persevere through challenges, which is a valuable trait for any pitcher. He also brings some grit and experience to the Tigers bullpen, which ranked 23rd in the majors in ERA last season.

Miller signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Tigers, which is a reasonable price for a potential setup man or high-leverage reliever³. He could also be a trade chip for the Tigers if they fall out of contention by the deadline. Miller is a low-risk, high-reward signing that could help the Tigers improve their bullpen and compete in the AL Central.