Lakeland, Fla. — Go back and read some of the early scouting reports on Tigers’ No. 11-ranked prospect Reese Olson, the right-handed starting pitcher they acquired from Milwaukee for Daniel Norris. For all the algorithms and technological measuring devices out there these days, talent evaluation remains an inexact science. You still can’t fully measure what’s in
In 2019, right-hander Joel Kuhnel threw 53 2/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A with an ERA of 2.18, strikeout rate of 23.3% and walk rate of 7.4%. Just 24 years old at the time, he also made his MLB debut that year, logging 9 2/3 innings out of the Reds’ bullpen. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been
In the 2021 amateur draft, the Detroit Tigers made a decided push to bolster their pitching pipeline. Five of their first six selections were starting pitchers, power arms all, with Jackson Jobe and Ty Madden leading the way. The system had gotten a little thin in pitching with the graduation of Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal,
The great frustration of the Detroit Tigers’ farm system over the last decade, has been a dire lack of good hitters. Top prospects Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have finally changed the equation, but a system that can’t produce major league contributors without top draft picks is going to have a hard time sustaining a
LAKELAND, Fla. – Jon Rosoff got the call to Detroit. Just not that call. Rosoff, an catcher for Double-A Erie in the Detroit Tigers‘ organization, was asked if he wanted to join the big-league club. At this point, most prospects would be jumping up and down, screaming: “I’m going to Detroit! I’m going to Detroit!” But this opportunity
LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe is the organization’s next big thing. Three former top prospects — pitchers Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning — have already made their MLB debuts. Two current top prospects — first baseman Spencer Torkelson and outfielder Riley Greene — will reach the highest level in 2022. Jobe, the No. 3 overall pick
One of the most enjoyable aspects in going to the minor league games last season between all four Detroit Tigers affiliates was watching prospects quickly make a name for themselves, especially players in the lower rounds of the draft like Garrett Hill and Beau Brieske, just to name a few.
The lockout continues to eat into Major League Baseball’s 2022 timeline as news came out that spring training games would be canceled until March 5. The labor discussions between the MLBPA and the owners will resume on Monday with the goal of hopefully starting the season on time. For Detroit Tigers fans and baseball fans…
Some random thoughts while we wait for position players to arrive for minor league minicamp on Monday. Lakeland, Fla. – The first thing you noticed on Wednesday, when pitchers and catchers came out for their first official day of workouts, was that they were wearing Tigers’ classic home white uniforms. You can’t even imagine what a
Former Tiger Cecil Fielder, Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond, and the return of Star Wars Night among highlights for 2022 season Comstock Park, MI –Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 – **With a successful 2021 season in the rear-view mirror, the 2022 West Michigan Whitecaps have a new summer of baseball, Former Tiger Cecil Fielder, Marvel’s Defenders
LAKELAND, Fla. — Jeimer Candelario is on the phone. He is sitting inside his car in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. The Detroit Tigers‘ third baseman just wrapped up his 7 a.m. run on the beach, followed by a trip to the weight room, and is about to drive to batting practice. Candelario wants to know about spring training. “Are the coaches
After weeks of posturing and no real progress, the start of spring training was finally officially delayed on Friday. Fans trying to plan their attendance had been left in limbo about the start of Grapefruit and Cactus League games for the past few weeks, and clarity was needed. Major League Baseball has postponed spring training
LAKELAND, Fla. — The practice was done and Josh Crouch was walking toward the Detroit Tigers facility. “I saw you hit today,” I said. “You showed some pop.” Crouch, a catcher, broke into a smile. “Thank you,” he said politely. “I feel blessed to be here.” Crouch was the Tigers’ 11th-round pick in 2021. The
Associated Press New York — Major League Baseball on Friday canceled the first week of spring training games through March 4 in the first public acknowledgement of the disruption caused by the lockout. The announcement came with the work stoppage in its 79th day, and a day after economic talks between the management and the Major
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers announced Friday night fans can attend minor-league minicamp beginning Monday. There’s no cost to attend. The Tigers began minicamp Tuesday, when pitchers and catchers reported, and start full-squad workouts Monday. DAY 3 OBSERVATIONS:Franklin Perez throws a baseball; what’s a core velocity belt? WHO’S THAT?:Why Tigers are paying close attention to
Lakeland, Fla. — It was good to see the big guy again, smiling, wearing the Detroit Tigers home whites — even if it was during the drudgery of another minor-league minicamp. Zac Houston, all 6-5, 280 pounds of him, was added to the camp roster late after another right-handed pitcher, Carlos Sanabria, was delayed because of visa
Lakeland, Fla. — By now, if you are at all plugged into the Tigers’ prospect reports, you know Beau Brieske’s backstory. Didn’t start pitching full-time until his senior year of high school, wasn’t recruited, went to junior college and then Division II Colorado State-Pueblo, was the 802nd player drafted in 2019 (27th round by the Tigers)
For the first time since 2017, the Detroit Tigers are picking outside of the top ten in the MLB Draft. We first took a stab at projecting the top of this class way back in July, shortly after the 2021 draft concluded, and things haven’t changed too dramatically since then. We have some performances from…
LAKELAND, Fla. — Franklin Perez is trying to mount another comeback. The 24-year-old right-hander isn’t part of minor-league minicamp, but he makes daily trips to the Detroit Tigers‘ spring training facility for his rehabilitation. He underwent right shoulder surgery on May 12, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. A key step in his return to
Detroit — Tigers individual-game tickets went on sale Friday morning, even as Major League Baseball and the players’ association continue to hold firm in their negotiations that has the lockout nearing 80 days with no end in sight. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred continues to express hope that the season will begin on time in early April.