42 games into the season the Tigers sit at 25-17 and second place in the AL Central, compared to 27-15 at the same point last season. Below is a peak into the key stats of the Tigers hitters thus far.

Note: Rankings included are among players at the same position with at least 80 AB and 100 innings.

Designated Hitter and Catchers

Victor Martinez never fully recovered from his injury this offseason, culminating with his recent move to the DL. While playing this season, he was able to generate very little power offensively, recording just 52 wRC+.

never fully recovered from his injury this offseason, culminating with his recent move to the DL. While playing this season, he was able to generate very little power offensively, recording just 52 wRC+. Fortunately, James McCann has stepped up in Avila’s absence, currently sitting at 109 wRC+ and 0.5 fWAR. The young catcher has shown great maturity and has helped the team continue seamlessly as he took over the starting role.

has stepped up in Avila’s absence, currently sitting at 109 wRC+ and 0.5 fWAR. The young catcher has shown great maturity and has helped the team continue seamlessly as he took over the starting role. Alex Avila was having a rough go with the bat, only hitting .200, but getting on base at a decent clip (.342). His defensive has been solid though, so his departure to the DL is a loss for the Tigers.

was having a rough go with the bat, only hitting .200, but getting on base at a decent clip (.342). His defensive has been solid though, so his departure to the DL is a loss for the Tigers. Bryan Holaday will only get occasional playing time, but he should not be a huge liability either at the plate or catching. He was reliable as a backup last year and will jump right back into that role.

Infielders

As expected, Miguel Cabrera has been dominant offensively. He currently has 181 wRC+ and 1.9 fWAR, both of which are second among all first basemen. His 10 home runs lead the Tigers, and he has shown no signs of letting up.

has been dominant offensively. He currently has 181 wRC+ and 1.9 fWAR, both of which are second among all first basemen. His 10 home runs lead the Tigers, and he has shown no signs of letting up. Ian Kinsler continues to make the front office look wise for bringing him into Detroit. He is noticeably homeless, but still ranks second among second basemen in UZR and third in fWAR.

continues to make the front office look wise for bringing him into Detroit. He is noticeably homeless, but still ranks second among second basemen in UZR and third in fWAR. Maybe the biggest surprise this season has been Jose Iglesias . His glove has been outstanding as always, but his 127 wRC+ has been a very positive addition to the Tigers offense.

. His glove has been outstanding as always, but his 127 wRC+ has been a very positive addition to the Tigers offense. Nick Castellanos has definitely struggled in the early going, hitting just .240. He is still very young and has room to grow, so there is not an immediate need for panic. His defense has been particularly sharp compared to all of his issues last season.

has definitely struggled in the early going, hitting just .240. He is still very young and has room to grow, so there is not an immediate need for panic. His defense has been particularly sharp compared to all of his issues last season. Andrew Romine and Hernan Perez have not seen extensive playing time, but Romine has been the better of the two offensively. Sadly, Perez has not provided much value to the Tigers this year, but he will remain on the roster for the time being.

Outfielders

Yoenis Cespedes has shown off his power this season with his 15 doubles and 5 home runs. He has been an important cog in the middle of the lineup, and has also contributed four outfield assists.

has shown off his power this season with his 15 doubles and 5 home runs. He has been an important cog in the middle of the lineup, and has also contributed four outfield assists. The Tigers centerfield duo has been very effective at the top of the lineup. Both Anthony Gose and Rajai Davis have scored 18 runs and knocked in 8, while stealing a combined 17 bases. Both also rank in the top half defensively at the position.

and have scored 18 runs and knocked in 8, while stealing a combined 17 bases. Both also rank in the top half defensively at the position. JD Martinez has had an up and down season which involved a 0/25 slump. Ultimately, the results are positive though, as he has hit 5 HR and 18 RBI and has 119 wRC+ so far this year.

has had an up and down season which involved a 0/25 slump. Ultimately, the results are positive though, as he has hit 5 HR and 18 RBI and has 119 wRC+ so far this year. Tyler Collins will see time in the outfield and at designated hitter, taking Victor Martinez’s spot on the roster. Collins will have a great chance to display his potential and jockey for a spot on the Tigers for the future.