Tigers Minor League Recap – 4/16

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Indianapolis 5 – Toledo 4 (12)

Top Performer(s):

Jace Jung, 2B — 3-for-4, 2B, 2 BBs, SB
Riley Unroe, RF-P — 2-for-5, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 Ks

Bailey Horn — 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BBs, 3 Ks. Bailey Horn got the start today for the Mud Hens in what was a bullpen game since the normal starter, Keider Montero, had been called up to start for the Tigers. Bailey got his 3 Ks on just 37 pitches, though the entire bullpen did well.

Game notes:

This game went into extra innings. Jace Jung was a bright side as he got on base 5 times. Ultimately the Mud Hens lose on their bullpen day that saw Riley Unroe get the last 1.1 innings giving up 2 runs, none of them earned, after going 2-for-5 with one of the only 2 XBH the Mud Hens could muster up.

Jace Jung lofts a double to deep left center. pic.twitter.com/55wltL0MEl

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 16, 2025

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Dietrich Enns (0-1, 2.84 ERA) vs Thomas Harrington (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Akron 0 – Erie 4

Top Performer(s):

Thayron Liranzo, C — 1-for-4, HR, 1 R, 1 RBI
Roberto Campos, RF — 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB
Justice Bigbie, LF — 2-for-4, 1 RBI

Troy Melton — 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BBs, 3 Ks. Troy Melton gets his first win on the year and extends his scoreless streak to start the season to 13 innings. He needed just 73 pitches to get to his longest start of the season and even showed off his athleticism.

Troy Melton showing off his athleticism with an impressive play after the Rubberducks tried to lay down a bunt to get the final out in the top of the 2nd. @Greg_Gania on the call. pic.twitter.com/5s6gmabT7g

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 16, 2025

Game Notes:

Thayron Liranzo gets his first AA blast as the Seawolves get the shutdown this afternoon. Matt Seelinger followed up Troy Melton’s best start of the year with 3 IP and 5 Ks. Matt, Troy, and RJ Petit combined to give up just 4 hits and walk 2 in the win to give them their 8th win on the young season.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Austin Peterson (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)

Final: South Bend 3 – West Michigan 17

Top Performer(s):

Josue Briceño, 1B — 2-for-5, GS, 4 RBIs, 3 Rs, BB
Brett Callahan, CF — 2-for-4, 2 HRs, 5 RBI, 2 R
Max Clark, DH — 2-for-3, 3 RBIs, 3 BBs, 0 Ks
John Peck, SS — 1-for-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 3 BBs

Colin Fields — 3.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K. Colin came in for Joe Miller, who also pitched a good game, and gave up no runs and not base runners. Dropped his ERA to 1.29 on the season

Game Notes:

It’s Wednesday so naturally we will get a Whitecaps blow out and a Josue Briceño grand slam. The bullpen came in and threw 5 innings in this game, giving up 0 runs, 0 hits, striking out 6 batters. Colin Fields took a majority of those innings. Joe Miller was able to get 5 Ks, walked 2, gave up 6 hits including a HR in a pretty good start today.

Josue Briceño launches a grand slam to right. It’s his 3rd home run of the year. @ThatDanHasty on the call. pic.twitter.com/Y8f9wVkdsO

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 16, 2025

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Max Alba (0-1, 7.20 ERA) vs Jaxon Wiggins (0-1, 1.23 ERA)

Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)

Final: Dunedin 18 – Lakeland 2

Top Performer(s):

Franyerber Montilla, SS — 3-for-5, R, RBI
Nomar Fana, RF —1-for-4, BB
Enderson Delgado, C —1-for-4
Garrett Pennington, 1B —1-for-4

Paul Wilson — 2.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K. Paul Wilson continued to throw just a 4-Seamer and Sinker, largely missing the strike zone. He sat 93-94, but touched 96.

Game Notes:

Not the best of games for the Flying Tigers this year. Duque Hebbert gave up 6 runs and recorded just one out and the offense anemic getting just 4 hits and drawing zero walks today. Franyerber Montilla added another 100+ MPH BIP.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Daniel Guerra (0-1, 4.50 ERA)