The Detroit Tigers continued their prep-heavy approach in the 2023 MLB Draft with the selection of 3B Carson Rucker in the fourth round. That means four of the first five picks under new ownership are from the high school ranks. Rucker ranks 132nd among draft prospects for MLB Pipeline. He has a physical swing with
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Kicking off Day 2 of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Detroit Tigers picked left-handed pitcher Paul Wilson out of Lakeridge High School in Oregon with the 76th overall pick in the third round. Wilson is ranked No. 51 overall among draft prospects on MLB.com, but he fell out of the first two rounds (and competitive
2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft Day 2 – Rounds 3-10: 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 10th Media: MLB Network Tigers’ picks: #76, #107, #143, #170, #200, #230, #260, #290 Day 3 – Rounds 11-20: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19th Media: MLB Network Tigers’ picks: #320, #350, #380, #410, #440, #470, #500, #530, #560, #590 Draft order
For a pitcher who thrives on keeping hitters off-balance with changeups, Michael Lorenzen is a creature of habit. The right-hander has a detailed routine to get his body ready for games, monitors his daily regimen and is focused on health. He is statistically better in night games compared to day games, and he doesn’t try
The Detroit Tigers selected Nebraska second baseman Max Anderson with the 45th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft on Sunday. Anderson was Detroit’s third pick of the night, behind high school outfielder Max Clark at No. 3 overall and high school middle infielder Kevin McGonick at No. 37 in the competitive balance round. The
In a first half that was marred by injuries mainly to the pitching staff and poor hitting mainly due to poor hitters, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in third place at the all star break5-1/2 games behind Cleveland. After posting a winning record of 16-11 for the month of May, the club found themselves within
DETROIT — After swinging big for five-tool talent Max Clark with the first Draft pick of the Scott Harris administration, the Tigers spent their remaining two picks of Day 1 focused on one tool: Pure hitters. “We carried the theme that I’ve been talking about since the day I got into this organization,” said president
SEATTLE — A total of 70 players were selected on Day 1 of the 2023 Draft, but things are just getting started. On Monday’s Day 2, eight more rounds will unfold and hundreds more will hear their names called. That includes 38 of the Top 100 prospects in this year’s class who remain on the
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With the 37th overall selection in the 2023 MLB draft, and the second draft selection by the Scott Harris administration, the Detroit Tigers selected middle infielder Kevin McGonick out of Monsignor Bonner High School (PA) on Sunday evening. McGonick joins No. 3 overall selection Max Clark (Franklin High School, IN) as the second prep bat
Although many expected the Detroit Tigers to walk away with one of the elite college bats in the 2023 MLB draft, Scott Harris and Co. went with Franklin Community High School outfielder Max Clark at No. 3 overall. For those who don’t know the name, Clark has been somewhat of a sensation on the high
He’s an outfielder who was the top high school pick in this year’s MLB Draft. He’s also as well-rounded a prep athlete as you’ll find as he prepares to make the jump to professional baseball as a first-round pick. Here’s what to know about Indiana prep star Max Clark, who was selected No. 3 overall
This story was originally published on July 7. We have updated it to reflect Max Clark being drafted No. 3 overall by the Tigers. This isn’t the game many grew up with. Traditionalists might think it too much, younger generations might think it’s exactly what baseball needs, the flair, the emotions, the celebrations. And all
The Tigers announced that outfielder Jake Marisnick has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Trey Wingenter, who was activated off the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A. Detriot acquired Marisnick from the White Sox in cash transaction at the end of May, just when Riley Greene suffered