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Man on the move: Tigers’ shortstop prospect Peck now refining craft in Fall League

GLENDALE, Ariz. –- One of the unique difficulties the Arizona Fall League presents for hitters is the sheer variety of arms they have to face on an at-bat-to-at-bat basis, often without much prep. But name a full-season Tigers affiliate and…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 1:00 AM
Man on the move: Tigers’ shortstop prospect Peck now refining craft in Fall League
Key Things to Know
  • Tigers shortstop prospect John Peck joined the Arizona Fall League to gain at-bats and refine his hitting mechanics.
  • Peck missed six weeks during the 2026 season due to a summer hamstring injury before returning to action.
  • The 24-year-old earned a promotion to the Detroit Tigers on August 31 after playing across multiple minor league levels.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect John Peck is playing in the Arizona Fall League to refine his offensive approach and gain additional at-bats. Peck, the organization's No. 19 prospect, missed six weeks during the summer due to a hamstring injury. He made his Fall League debut with Scottsdale during a 5-2 victory over Glendale at Camelback Ranch on Sunday, recording his hardest-hit ball of the year at 110.3 mph.

The 2026 season saw Peck advance through multiple levels of the Tigers' system, including a major league call-up on August 31. Known for his strong defense, Peck showed offensive growth in 2026 by establishing career highs with a .502 slugging percentage and .841 OPS across the minors. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch highlighted Peck's defensive reliability and maturity during his big league stint.

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