"DeJong has taken exactly 3500 plate appearances in the majors and slashed .229/.294/.416 with 146 home runs, fanning at a 27.9% clip against a below-average 7.1% walk rate."
"Though he only took 83 plate appearances with the Yankees' top affiliate in Scranton, DeJong popped six home runs in that short time, leading to an oddball slash line of .203/.361/.516."
"Last year's 208 plate appearances with the Nationals were the fewest he's logged in a 162-game season, though his playing time was hindered by a frightening injury early in the season."
"The Tigers aren't immediately adding DeJong to the big league roster, though it wouldn't be much of a surprise to see him get a look before long."
Paul DeJong, a 32-year-old infielder, has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers. He has played nine seasons in the majors, primarily as a shortstop. DeJong has a career batting average of .229 with 146 home runs and is known for his power despite a high strikeout rate. He had a brief stint with the Yankees' top affiliate, hitting six home runs in 83 plate appearances. Injuries have affected his playing time, but he may soon join the Tigers' big league roster due to injuries among other players.
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