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Tigers' James Outman homers in first at-bat during debut

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Tigers' James Outman homers in first at-bat during debut

Summary

James Outman made an immediate impact in his debut for the Detroit Tigers on June 13, hitting a 418-foot home run in his first plate appearance against the Cleveland Guardians. Outman, claimed by the Tigers earlier in the week, became the 23rd player in franchise history to homer in his first at-bat since 1920. His arrival comes after a challenging stint with the Minnesota Twins, where he struggled early this season. The Tigers aim to improve their center-field defense with Outman's addition, hoping to turn around a disappointing May performance.

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•Outman hit a 418-foot home run in his first at-bat for the Tigers.
•He is the 23rd player in franchise history to accomplish this feat.
•Prior to joining the Tigers, Outman struggled with a.156 batting average.
•His addition follows roster changes, including moves for Kenley Jansen and Jacob Waguespack.
•The Tigers look to recover from a 6-22 record in May.

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