Now, he’s etched his name alongside some of the greatest hitters in Detroit Tigers history.
Joining Elite Company
With his latest blast—a drive to left-center field—Torkelson matched a Tigers record previously held by legends such as Hank Greenberg, Rudy York, Vic Wertz, Willie Horton, and Marcus Thames.
It’s rare territory—and even more impressive given how his season began.
Locked In at the Plate
The difference?
Torkelson says it comes down to staying true to his approach.
“Just seeing the ball well, and just proud of the way I’ve stuck with my plan and my approach,” he said.
“When my approach is right, I feel like I can hit everything without really trying to hit everything.”
That approach has allowed him to drive fastballs with authority while staying disciplined enough to handle offspeed pitches without chasing.
“I’m seeing the ball pretty well right now,” he added.
“I want to stick with my approach and stay on the fastball.
And if he hangs a breaking ball, trust that I’ll keep it fair.
I didn’t change much.”
A Streak Unlike Any Other
This stretch is new territory even for Torkelson.
“It feels a little different, doing it at a much higher level,” Torkelson said.
“But it feels pretty good, yeah.”
What’s Next?
Torkelson now heads into the next series with a chance to stand alone in the record books.
And if the current rhythm continues, history might not be finished just yet.
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