With the 2019 MLB draft right around the corner, the Tigers are hoping to turn the number five pick into another building block for the future. While this year’s pick will likely be a position player, it appears the Tigers struck gold when they drafted Casey Mize, the right-hander out of Auburn University with the top overall pick last year.
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The last time the Tigers had a third round pick from Tulane on their roster, it was 2005. A middle infielder by the name of Tony Giarratano debuted in the big leagues at age 22 for the Tigers. A lifetime .301 hitter in the minor leagues, Giarratano appeared in only 15 games for the Tigers and hit only .143. He was never heard from again. The Tigers have bigger plans for another third rounder out of Tulane name Jake Rogers.
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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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