The Detroit Tigers may have avoided a worst-case scenario with All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler.
Dingler exited Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics after taking a 95 mph sinker off his right throwing hand in the top of the second inning. The frightening moment immediately brought concern inside Comerica Park, especially considering the breakout season the 27-year-old has been putting together.
After being struck by the foul tip, Dingler remained behind home plate while manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' training staff examined his hand. He attempted several warmup throws and finished the defensive half inning before Detroit elected to remove him from the game prior to his next plate appearance.
Television cameras later showed a noticeable imprint of the baseball's seams on the top of Dingler's hand near his thumb.
Following the game, Hinch delivered what appears to be encouraging news.
Dingler exited Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics after taking a 95 mph sinker off his right throwing hand in the top of the second inning. The frightening moment immediately brought concern inside Comerica Park, especially considering the breakout season the 27-year-old has been putting together.
After being struck by the foul tip, Dingler remained behind home plate while manager A.J. Hinch and the Tigers' training staff examined his hand. He attempted several warmup throws and finished the defensive half inning before Detroit elected to remove him from the game prior to his next plate appearance.
Television cameras later showed a noticeable imprint of the baseball's seams on the top of Dingler's hand near his thumb.
Following the game, Hinch delivered what appears to be encouraging news.
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