Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer sets franchise record with fifth straight homer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:31 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Bryce Rainer, the Tigers' No. 3-ranked prospect, homered in his fifth consecutive game on August 19 at South Bend, Indiana. Rainer's seventh-inning blast set a new franchise record for the High-A Whitecaps, bringing his season total to 15 home runs. The 21-year-old began this impressive streak on August 14 and has shown significant progress since being promoted to West Michigan in April. Rainer, batting.270 with the Whitecaps, solidifies his status as a key player in the Tigers' future.
- •Rainer's fifth homer came in the seventh inning against South Bend.
- •He had a total of 15 home runs this season with both Lakeland and West Michigan.
- •Previous franchise record for homers in consecutive games was four.
- •Rainer was the Tigers' first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
- •He has a.270 batting average in 82 games this season.
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer homers in fifth consecutive game
"Bryce Rainer, the Tigers' No. 3-ranked prospect, now has 15 homers on the season.
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