Tigers Agree To Terms On One-Year Contract With James McCann
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with catcher James McCann, thus avoiding arbitration.
McCann, 27, played in 106 games in 2017, hitting .253 (89x352) with 39 runs scored, 14 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 49 RBI. He established single-season career highs in runs scored, homers and RBI. McCann finished the season ranked sixth in the American League with 18 catcher caught stealing and eighth with a 29.6 caught stealing percentage (min. 40 stolen base attempts).
In four seasons at the Major League level, McCann has posted a .247 (274x1109) batting average with 104 runs scored, 42 doubles, eight triples, 32 home runs and 138 RBI in 334 games.
