Riley Greene Loses Surprising Tie With Shohei Ohtani in Key Stat

The Tigers outfielder's streak of reaching base in 16 straight games to open the season came to an end, but it highlights his strong start.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Entering Tuesday, Riley Greene was tied with Shohei Ohtani as the only two players to reach base in all 16 of their team's games. His 0-for-3 evening ended the streak, but it showcases how Greene has improved his plate discipline and on-base skills to start the season.

Why it matters

Greene reaching base safely in 16 consecutive games to open the season came close to setting a franchise record, highlighting his growth as a hitter and how he's become an important part of the Detroit Tigers' lineup despite not leading the team in traditional power stats.

The details

Greene's streak of reaching base in 16 straight games to open the season was the longest by a Tigers player since Brandon Inge did it in 24 straight games to start the 2009 season. While the streak ended on Tuesday, Greene has still been getting on base at a high clip, walking at a 12.5% rate compared to just 7% last season. His strikeout percentage is also down to 22.7% from a career-high 30.7% in 2022, showing he's making more consistent contact.

  • Entering Tuesday, Riley Greene was tied with Shohei Ohtani as the only two players to reach base in all 16 of their team's games.
  • Greene's 0-for-3 evening ended his streak of reaching base in 16 straight games to open the season.
  • The last Tiger to have a longer such streak was Brandon Inge in 2009, who opened the season by reaching base in 24 consecutive games.

The players

Riley Greene

A 25-year-old outfielder for the Detroit Tigers who has greatly improved his plate discipline and on-base skills to start the 2023 season.

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels who, along with Riley Greene, was the only player to reach base in all 16 of his team's games to start the season.

Brandon Inge

A former Tigers infielder who set the franchise record by reaching base in 24 consecutive games to open the 2009 season, a mark Greene nearly matched.

Chandler Simpson

A speedster for the Tampa Bay Rays who was the only other player besides Greene and Ohtani to reach base in each of his team's first 15 games to start the year.

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The takeaway

Riley Greene's impressive on-base streak to start the season, which came close to setting a Tigers franchise record, highlights how the 25-year-old outfielder has made significant strides in his plate discipline and ability to get on base, even if the power numbers haven't fully materialized yet. His growth as a hitter has been a key part of the Tigers' lineup early in the year.