On a warm Monday afternoon in Davenport, Iowa, the leadoff man for the Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps is a catcher who leads his team in stolen bases – an odd combination. He’s also an infielder and outfielder, but on this day, he’s behind the plate. He’s also third on his team in home runs and extra-base hits. It’s about time you’re introduced to Tigers minor leaguer Brady Policelli.
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Cole Peterson was playing defense like this his entire career in college, but nobody caught it on-camera. After being drafted by Detroit in the 13th round from St. Bonaventure in …
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Take one look at him, and you see the stature of a terrifying power hitter. Take one listen to him, and you hear one of the most focused, self-aware 20-year …
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The Detroit Tigers are embarking on their most important draft in recent team history. From all indications, their first overall pick will be used on Auburn pitcher Casey Mize, who …
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A scout’s job is important and thankless. A scout has to spend multiple weeks on the road away from their families. In today’s day and age, they also have to …
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Striking out nine batters in just three innings is an incredible accomplishment. Having done it twice in one week is downright shocking. Enter Matt Manning, the Tigers No. 2 prospect, …
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Last season, minor-league pitcher Greg Soto went from being a virtual unknown to a Top-10 prospect in the Tigers system. The left-hander went a combined 12-2 with a 2.25 ERA …
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