When the Detroit Tigers selected high school pitcher Jackson Jobe with the No. 3 pick on Sunday, it kicked off an unprecedented run of draft for Motor City teams: Thanks to NHL expansion, COVID-19 delays to the seasons and MLB’s attempt to put its draft in the All-Star Game spotlight, Detroit teams will take part in four drafts over 19 days, covering the Tigers (July 11-13), Red Wings (July 21, 23-24) and Pistons (July 29). (Though the NHL expansion draft this week will see a player leave Detroit, rather than arrive here.
Detroit teams haven't always been star-crossed in drafts: The top classes for the Big 4
