The Detroit Tigers are five games into their 2021 schedule with the finale of their three-game tilt against the Minnesota Twins set to be played this afternoon at Comerica Park. But one key member of the team has been missing thus far due to a positive COVID-19 test. New pitching coach Chris Fetter, who was … Read more
We all know the Detroit Tigers have a new manager in AJ Hinch for the 2021 season but the one new coach many fans are excited about is pitching coach Chris Fetter. Unfortunately, Fetter will be away from the team for the foreseeable future as he has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The news was … Read more
It won’t be long before the Detroit Tigers gather for the 2021 edition of Spring Training in Lakeland, Fl. For RHP Spencer Turnbull, he’s looking forward to seeing how the team’s direction takes shape under new manager A.J. Hinch. “I haven’t played for AJ yet,” Turnbull said. “I haven’t played for Chris Fetter yet. I … Read more
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer didn’t enjoy an ideal 2020 campaign. In fact, it was downright rough. The 2016 AL Rookie of the Year made 10 three-inning starts last season after returning from Tommy John surgery and posted an 8.78 ERA in 27⅔ innings. He described he season in blunt terms: Michael Fulmer on his … Read more
With the hiring of former University of Michigan pitching coach Chris Fetter, the Detroit Tigers now have one of baseball’s “rising stars” working front and center for them wearing the Old English D. And although he’s looking forward to his newest challenge, he’s not forgotten his roots in Ann Arbor. Fetter attended Michigan from 2006 … Read more
The Detroit Tigers made things official with a key addition to their coaching staff this morning, bringing aboard former University of Michigan pitching coach Chris Fetter. Fetter comes to Detroit highly accredited, having helped guide the Wolverines to the 2019 College World Series championship, and is viewed as one of the game’s rising stars. Under … Read more
The Detroit Tigers hired former University of Michigan pitching coach Chris Fetter this morning, and now we have a clearer idea of the coaching staff. Embed from Getty Images Following the hiring of Fetter, the Tigers announced that Juan Nieves has been promoted to Assistant Pitching Coach. They’ve also announced that Quality Control Coach and … Read more
UPDATE: It is official! The Detroit Tigers today announced Chris Fetter has been named the club’s Major League Pitching Coach. Fetter joins us from the University of Michigan, where he was established as one of college baseball’s top pitching coaches and talent developers. #DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/afOKZfXnOw — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 6, 2020 According to a … Read more
