"The athleticism and receiving to be a do-it-all defender behind the dish is here, and much of Dingler's prospect variance is tied to whether his hit tool and medium-sized frame will enable him to be a primary catcher or just a luxury backup."
"He swings through a ton of in-zone fastballs and really struggles to get on top of anything in the upper third of the zone."
Dillon Dingler, a second-round pick by the Tigers in 2020, initially appeared to be on track as a backup catcher. His 2022 season at Double-A showed promise with 14 home runs but also revealed a concerning 31.9% strikeout rate. This performance led to a drop in his prospect rankings, moving from No. 4 to No. 7 in the Tigers' system. Despite his defensive skills, questions remain about his hitting ability and whether he can become a primary catcher or remain a backup.
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