Countdown to Spring Training: OF Jason Krizan

Jason Krizan hits a two-run triple against the Indianapolis Indians during the Mud Hens final game last season.

The Tigers will open spring training on Feb. 13, which means baseball season is coming. Here is a daily look at players with possible ties to the 2018 Mud Hens, whose home opener is set for April 12 against Pawtucket.

OF Jason Krizan

■ History: The Tigers signed Krizan in December to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. But the 28-year-old is no stranger to the Tigers or Mud Hens: Krizan was drafted by Detroit in 2011 and spent parts of the last three seasons in Toledo. He began last year with Double-A Erie and batted .393 with four homers and 14 RBIs in 14 games to earn a promotion to Toledo; with the Hens he hit .264 with four homers and 37 RBIs in 107 games.

■ Future: The versatile Krizan, who last season played both corner outfield positions as well as first and second base in Toledo, will be a candidate for a reserve role with the Tigers. If that does not pan out, he would be expected to start the year with Toledo.

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