When the Detroit Tigers drafted Spencer Torkelson with their first overall pick in 2020, the reaction was a near-unanimously positive one. He’s a transcendently talented hitter, with refined poise and patience to pair with his smooth stroke and impressive power. He brings the thunder in a way no other Tigers prospect can.
For all the superlatives [ed. note: and alliteratives] that can be heaped on Torkelson for his hitting, there’s more to Detroit’s prized infielder than his skills with a bat. By all accounts, he’s a personable and intelligent player with a fierce drive to succeed.