October 9, 2008, 5:10 pm est
Miner may finally get a shot at starting after holding his own in Detroit's rotation. Still, the jury is out on whether he's capable of doing much damage, much less stick around long enough to prove it.
n/a Mark Teixeira ...408 mins 
n/a Mark Teixeira ...408 mins 
n/a John Van ...432 mins 
n/a John Van ...432 mins 
LF David DeJesus ...444 mins 
LF David DeJesus ...444 mins 
2B Kevin Frandsen ...456 mins 
n/a Ramon Vazquez ...480 mins 
n/a A.J. Burnett ...492 mins 
n/a Mark Mulder ...492 mins 
3B Eric Chavez ...shoulder
2B Chase Utley ...hip
R Joel Zumaya ...shoulder
S Chorye Spoone ...shoulder
3B Kevin Kouzmanoff ...shoulder
R Pat Neshek ...elbow
S Sergio Mitre ...elbow
R Ambiorix Burgos ...elbow
1B Nick Johnson ...wrist
3B Mike Lowell ...hip

Innings: 113.8
Strikeouts: 62
Walks:: 46
Points: 239.88 (Ranked 159th)
Miner may finally get a shot at starting after holding his own in Detroit's rotation. Still, the jury is out on whether he's capable of doing much damage, much less stick around long enough to prove it.
News: Tigers SP Zach Miner took a no decision in his final start of the season Sunday against the Rays. He allowed three runs on four hits in six innings, striking out six and walking one. He finishes the year 8-5 with a 4.27 ERA.
Analysis: Miner got off to a hot start after entering the rotation, but he finished with a 6.67 ERA in five September starts. He doesn't have much upside and will likely have to fight for a rotation spot next spring, so leave him for AL-only leagues
Zach Miner surrendered three runs in six innings against the Rays on Sunday but did not factor into the decision. Miner struck out six and walked just one, but homers by Rocco Baldelli and Eric Hinske combined to account for all three runs he allowed. Miner finishes the year with a 4.27 ERA between 13 starts and 32 relief appearances. Miner is the favorite to open next season as the Tigers' fifth starter, but the return of Freddy Garcia or the signing of another veteran would send him back to the bullpen.
News: Tigers SP Zach Miner lost for the fifth time this season Monday against the Royals, allowing four runs on six hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out two. He has a 7.23 ERA over his last four starts.
Analysis: Miner has impressed for the most part as a member of the Tigers rotation, but the magic fairy dust has worn off a bit lately. He projects as nothing more than an AL-only starter, so treat him accordingly entering 2009
Zach Miner fell to 8-5 on the year after allowing four runs over six innings to the Royals. Miner allowed six hits and four walks while striking out only two batters.Miner is now winless in four starts during which time he has posted a 7.22 ERA. He remains nothing more than a soft tossing control artist that will struggle when he isn't able to control both sides of the plate.
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Top| # | date | Innings | Strikeouts | Hits | Walks | ERA | Decision | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 28 08 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | none | 12.50 | 28 |
| 2 | September 22 08 | 6.0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | loss | 5.00 | 26.5 |
| 3 | September 16 08 | 7.1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | none | 12.66 | 29.34 |
| 4 | September 08 08 | 4.1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 8 | none | -2.84 | 33 |
| 5 | September 03 08 | 6.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | none | 5.00 | 32 |
| 6 | August 29 08 | 6.0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | win | 19.50 | 11.5 |
| 7 | August 23 08 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | win | 25.00 | 2 |
| 8 | August 17 08 | 1.1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | none | -6.34 | 44.84 |
| 9 | August 12 08 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | none | 13.00 | 20 |
| 10 | August 07 08 | 6.0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | win | 20.50 | 6 |
| 11 | August 01 08 | 5.1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | loss | 5.16 | 26.34 |
| 12 | July 27 08 | 6.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | win | 22.50 | 11 |
| 13 | July 21 08 | 6.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | win | 21.00 | 9 |
| 14 | July 01 08 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | none | 1.50 | 33 |
| 15 | June 28 08 | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | none | 2.66 | 28.34 |
| 16 | June 25 08 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | none | 1.50 | 32 |
| 17 | June 22 08 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 3.00 | 20.5 |
| 18 | June 21 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 23 |
| 19 | June 18 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 2.00 | 26.5 |
| 20 | June 17 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | hold | 1.50 | 28.5 |
| 21 | June 14 08 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | none | 4.00 | 25.5 |
| 22 | June 08 08 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | none | -1.00 | 28.5 |
| 23 | June 07 08 | 1.2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | win | 10.82 | 16.18 |
| 24 | June 03 08 | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | none | 1.82 | 24.18 |
| 25 | June 01 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | win | 11.00 | 15 |
| 26 | May 30 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | hold | 2.00 | 27.5 |
| 27 | May 26 08 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | none | 4.50 | 27 |
| 28 | May 25 08 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 0.66 | 31.84 |
| 29 | May 21 08 | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | none | 6.82 | 28.18 |
| 30 | May 18 08 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 5.50 | 20.66 |
| 31 | May 16 08 | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | loss | 1.32 | 23.68 |
| 32 | May 09 08 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.50 | 37 |
| 33 | May 07 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | hold | -1.00 | 32.82 |
| 34 | May 04 08 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | loss | -3.00 | 32.16 |
| 35 | May 01 08 | 2.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | hold | 4.16 | 22.16 |
| 36 | April 27 08 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | none | 2.66 | 35.84 |
| 37 | April 24 08 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | win | 19.16 | 21.34 |
| 38 | April 22 08 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | none | -0.34 | 30.34 |
| 39 | April 20 08 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | none | 3.50 | 27 |
| 40 | April 17 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | none | -6.00 | 34 |
| 41 | April 13 08 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | none | -1.50 | 35.5 |
| 42 | April 10 08 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | none | -1.00 | 30 |
| 43 | April 05 08 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | loss | 1.00 | 37.5 |
| 44 | April 04 08 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | none | 2.00 | 27.32 |
| 45 | April 02 08 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | none | 3.00 | 24.5 |
| Totals: | 113.8 | 62 | 118 | 46 | 239.88 | ||||
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TopNumbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Zach Miner has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
| Games | Home | Away | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET (8) | TEX (2) | Zach Miner (0) | Jason Jennings (5) | +6 |
| 1 | DET (8) | CLE (4) | Zach Miner (1) | Masahide Kobayashi (2) | +4 |
| 2 | DET | CHW | Zach Miner | n/a | 0 |
| 2 | DET | KC | Zach Miner | n/a | -1 |
| Totals: | Games: 6 | +9 | |||
| Games | Away | Home | Pitcher (Earned) | Opp. Pitcher (Earned) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | DET | KC | Zach Miner | n/a | +19 |
| 1 | DET (8) | CHW(3) | Zach Miner (1) | Javier Vazquez (5) | +5 |
| 1 | DET (7) | SEA(5) | Zach Miner (0) | J.J. Putz (4) | +2 |
| 1 | DET (3) | ARI(4) | Zach Miner (0) | Dan Haren (3) | -1 |
| 1 | DET (6) | MIN(7) | Zach Miner (2) | Matt Guerrier (0) | -1 |
| 1 | DET (2) | TB(5) | Zach Miner (3) | Grant Balfour (0) | -3 |
| Totals: | Games: 7 | +21 | |||
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