Leelanau Sports Guy’s World

Last night was a prime example of the Detroit Tigers problems. Sure Carlo Pena hit the longest homerun in Comerica Park history (an estimated 461 foot shot in the 8th), but he also struck out twice in the Tigers 8-1 victory over the Mariners.

He also showed off his glove with a leaping catch of a line drive.

He is exactly what the Tigers need, a power-hitting, left-handed, solid defensively, 1st baseman. However, he is still the old Pena on certain at-bats and plays.

He has another week to show what he can do, but it might not be enough time. I really have a bad feeling that if the Tigers give up on him after this season, he will burn us for the next few seasons. Some guys just take a little longer to mature, I hope Pena is a Tiger when the rest of baseball figures it out!