It's easy forget Dillon Dingler is just 26 years old and in his first full big-league season, until he makes a heady play like he did Friday night

DETROIT — One year ago, Jake Rogers caught every one of Tarik Skubal’s outings. Skubal won the Cy Young Award and a pitching Triple Crown. He gifted his personal catcher a Rolex as a thank you.

In a piece from Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler revealed what it's like catching for Skubal. Amid the interview, Dingler shared what his first impression of Skubal was like.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler showed why he is one of MLB's top catchers, in more ways than one. The 26-year-old is mature beyond his years.

What you saw might depend on your perspective. MLB replay officials ruled that Díaz’s hand clipped part of Dingler’s glove as he slid into home, confirming a critical call at the plate in Tuesday’s game, which the Tigers ultimately won 1-0 in 10 innings.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler plays for Triple-A Toledo on August 19, 2023, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo Ohio.

Dillon Dingler is already making an impact in High-A West Michigan, just two games into the Detroit Tigers catching prospect's pro career.

The Detroit Tigers will go for a three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers (75-53) play the Houston Astros (69-57) at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Infielders Colt Keith, Zach McKinstry and Trey Sweeney;

Framber Valdez (11-6, 3.01 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 151 strikeouts); Tigers: Charlie Morton (8-10, 5.20 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 122 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -132, Tigers +111; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros,

Detroit Tigers prospect Dillon Dingler comes from football hot-bed Massillon, Ohio. Here's how that's helping him become the catcher of the future.