Malgeri off to strong start
- Updated: April 8, 2023
BEN MALGERI
West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers)
Stratham, N.H.
Malgeri, a center fielder, was assigned to the West Michigan Whitecaps, Detroit’s High-A affiliate in the Midwest League. He played at Exeter High School and was selected by the Tigers out of Northeastern in the 18th round of the 2021 draft.
Malgeri hit a home run to give West Michigan a 1-0 victory over For Wayne on Thursday, and also homered in Friday’s 8-2 triumph. Through two games Malgeri led the Midwest League with a .500 batting average (3-for-6).
He hit .235 with four home run and 45 RBIs in 116 games (373 at-bats) with the Whitecaps last season. He began his college career at Holy Cross before transferring to Northeastern.
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