Player Page

Weather | Roster

Omar Infante | Second Baseman

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (31) / 12/26/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 180
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
Contract: view contract details
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

Omar Infante (knee) is back in Thursday's lineup against the Astros.
Infante sat out Wednesday's game due to a sore knee, but it was never a major concern. The 31-year-old is hitting .306 (26-for-85) with two homers and nine RBI this season. May 2 - 4:16 PM
Source: Detroit Tigers

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante is out of Wednesday's lineup with a sore knee.

It doesn't sound like a major concern, so consider him day-to-day. Ramon Santiago will start in his place at second base.
Related: Ramon Santiago
Source: Matthew Mowery on Twitter
May 1 - 10:57 AM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in a 7-4 win over the Braves on Saturday.

Infante had a two-run homer (his first home run of the season) in the bottom of the fourth inning and later provided some valuable insurance with an RBI double in the eighth. The 31-year-old is now hitting .307 (23-for-75) through 19 games. We liked him more when he was eligible at multiple positions, but he's still useful in AL-only and deeper mixed formats.
Apr 27 - 4:21 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante is planning to suit up for Team Venezuela in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Infante is completely recovered from the left hand fracture that he suffered in Game 4 of the 2012 World Series. He'll presumably start at second base for Venezuela.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Feb 14 - 9:29 AM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante (hand) is expected to begin playing for Caribes de Anzoategui of the Venezuelan Winter League this week.

Infante suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during Game 4 of the World Series, but his agent, Scott Pucino, said the second baseman is "healing perfectly." The veteran infielder will enter spring training without any limitations.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jan 14 - 2:28 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday.

Infante was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning and immediately removed for a pinch-runner. The injury will not require surgery and the second baseman is expected to have a fairly normal offseason.
Source: MLive.com
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 12:39:00 AM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante (thumb) is in the Tigers' starting lineup for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees.

Infante bruised his thumb Tuesday on a ninth-inning diving catch. It was never a major concern for Detroit.
Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 04:20:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

X-rays on Omar Infante's right thumb came back clean.

Infante jammed his thumb Tuesday while diving for Mark Teixeira's two-out single in the top of the ninth inning. He stayed in the game, but was sent for X-rays once it was over. While he had ice on his thumb in the clubhouse, he expects to play in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Source: CBSSports.com
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 09:28:00 AM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante swatted a game-tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning on Friday, but the Tigers still dropped a critical decision against the Twins.

Infante finished the night 1-for-4. After the Twins broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Infante answered with a two-run blast of his own off Scott Diamond in the top of the eighth. The veteran middle infielder is enjoying perhaps the finest offensive season of his career, hitting .277/.302/.424 with 12 homers, 53 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 01:40:00 AM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante tripled and scored a run in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays.

A nice night for Infante, who's now hitting .289/.304/.485 since being re-acquired by the Tigers on July 23. He should remain a solid AL-only league option and mixed-format stopgap down the stretch.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 10:28:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Tigers acquired 2B Omar Infante from the Marlins.

Infante is a clear upgrade at second base for the Tigers, as the former All-Star has put up a .287/.312/.442 batting line with eight homers over 328 at-bats this season with the Fish. He's under contract for $4 million next season, as well, which surely appealed to Detroit.
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 07:10:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Tigers are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Omar Infante.

It makes sense for the Tigers, as Infante would be a clear upgrade at second base. The 30-year-old is hitting .284/.309/.448 with eight home runs, 33 RBI and a .757 OPS this season and is solid defensively. He is under contract for $4 million next year.
Related: Tigers
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 02:15:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Infante has struggled a bit recently, so Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen is sitting him for the second time in the past three games. Donovan Solano is making another start at second base.
Related: Donovan Solano
Source: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 02:46:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante is back in the Marlins' starting lineup Tuesday.

Infante was given the day off Monday to clear his head. The 30-year-old got off to a fast start this season, but he's hitting just .182 (10-for-55) over his last 13 games.
Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 03:23:00 PM
Omar Infante - 2B - Tigers

Omar Infante is not in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox.

The reason for his absence isn't yet clear. Donovan Solano will start in his place at second base Monday and bat second against right-hander Josh Beckett.
Related: Donovan Solano
Source: Miami Marlins on Twitter
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 04:28:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
CF1Austin Jackson
2Avisail Garcia
3Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly
8Jose Ortega