Dillon Dingler
Height73
Weight210
Age27
High SchoolJackson (OH)
Dillon Dingler, born on September 17, 1998, in Massillon, Ohio, is an emerging talent in Major League Baseball (MLB), known for his role as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers. Dillon Dingler's MLB debut was on July 29, 2024. A right-handed batter and thrower, Dingler played college baseball at Ohio State before being drafted in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft by the Tigers.
Dingler stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 210 pounds, wearing jersey number 13. In the 2025 season, he played 126 games, starting 116 of them, and finished with a batting average of .278. His offensive performance included 13 home runs and 57 RBIs, contributing to an on-base percentage (OBP) of .327 and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .425, resulting in an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .752. Notably, he scored 54 runs and maintained a fielding percentage of .993 over 118 games played as a catcher.
Dingler's defensive skills are notable, with a fielding percentage of .993 and involvement in 39 assists throughout the season. His ability to catch runners stealing was demonstrated by a 31.7% caught stealing rate, showcasing his defensive prowess behind the plate. Dillon Dingler's continued development and contribution to the Tigers highlight his potential as a key player in the league.