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GIF: Nick Castellanos looks ready for the big leagues

All aboard the "Nick Castellanos for Rookie of the Year" bandwagon!

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos wasted no time showing fans a flash of his considerable potential this afternoon, crushing the first pitch he saw from Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Kendrick off the top of the wall in right-center field.

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The double cleared the bases to give the Tigers a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Later in the game, Castellanos went oppo taco again for a second double.

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He ended his day 2-for-3 with 4 RBI.