The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their 2023 MLB draft selections last Tuesday in Scott Harris’ first draft at the helm of the Motor City Kitties. The results were far from what was expected as well given the plethora of prep players taken in this summer’s selection process.
The biggest bombshell came with the Olde English D’s first pick — coming third overall — which it used to select high schooler Max Clark over University of Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford, who was a consensus top-three prospect that many believed might be taken first overall. While the announcement stunned the fanbase, many quickly became enamored with the superlative young athlete.