Category: Prospects Reports
Here are our detailed Detroit Tigers prospect reports for our Top 30 list.
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Max Anderson aims for second base in more ways than one
While many hitters sit back and wait for a pitch they can pull, that’s not Max Anderson’s game. In fact, Anderson feels he’s at his best when stinging the ball over the second baseman’s head. After two decent – but not spectacular – seasons at the University of Nebraska, a sensational junior season propelled Anderson…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr
Lael Lockhart Jr: Background and Physical Description: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr stands 6’3″ tall and weighs 225 pounds, athletic build. Fields his position very well, shows good first step off the mound. Lockhart was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th round of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from the University of…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: Chris Meyers
Chris Meyers: DOB: 4/27/1999 B/T: L/R Physical Description and Background: Meyers was a two-way player, primarily on the left side, at the University of Toledo, not too far from his hometown of Miamisburg, Ohio. He showed a lively arm in college, hitting the upper 90s but saw a new position in 2023, left-field. He is…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: LHP Andrew Magno
Andrew Magno Background and Physical Description: Andrew Magno, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound pitcher from Dublin, Ohio, was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 15th round of the 2019 MLB Draft from The Ohio State University. As the MVP of the 2019 Big Ten Tournament, Magno has demonstrated significant talent. Since joining Detroit, he has adapted…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: 2B Luke Gold
By Jerry Mackinem 2B Luke Gold DOB: 10/10/2000 B/T: R/R Physical Description and Background: He is listed at 6’0”, 220 lbs. Stands with the bat a little above his back shoulder. He seems to twist his waist and a little movement as he readies to swing. Wide stance and a leg lift to go with…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Reports: Josue Briceno
Josue Briceno DOB: 9/23/2004 B/T: L/R Physical Description and Background: Large young man who is likely 10–15 pounds heavier than his listed weight (6’4, 200). Well put together and not overweight by any means, and though he already appears to be in his man body, he figures to gain more mass as he ages. Venezuelan…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: Jack O’Loughlin
Jack O’Loughlin Prospect Report: Background and Physical Description: Standing at 6’5, 223 lbs, O’Loughlin hails from Australia. He signed as an international free agent in 2016 and after two seasons with the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League, he made his debut stateside in 2018 as a member of the Connecticut Tigers. O’Loughlin has…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Reports: Sawyer Gipson-Long
Sawyer Gipson-Long Prospect Report: Physical Description and Background: Gipson-Long came over from the Minnesota Twins in the Michael Fulmer trade in 2022. He was originally drafted in the 6th round (179th overall) in the 2019 MLB Draft out of Mercer College. He stands at 6’4′ 225lb with wide shoulders with muscular thighs and legs. Long…
Read MoreMax Anderson Prospect Report
Background and Physical Description: Max Anderson had a strong three-year career at Nebraska during which he slashed .350/.400/.604 and earned a variety of accolades, including being named to the Big 10 All-Conference Team multiple times. Anderson also impressed over two summers in in the Cape Cod League, batting .300 and producing a .764 OPS over…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: Eddys Leonard
Eddys Leonard physical description: The right-handed hitting Leonard is listed at 5’11 195. Solid, compact build with muscular legs and thighs. Originally signed by the Dodgers in 2017 out of the Dominican Republic, he was added to the 40-man roster in 2022. The Tigers traded for Leonard in exchange for cash on August 1st, 2023. …
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