When Casey Mize takes the mound on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, it will be amid rumblings of frustration with his performance. While every baseball fan worth their salt knows that even very talented young prospects can take time to succeed at the major league level, heavy lies the crown for a former first overall pick. Let’s see how much there really is to worry about right now.
Mize was the Detroit Tigers first overall selection in the 2018 amateur draft after an excellent college career at Auburn. He breezed through High-A and Double-A ball in 2019, though shoulder inflammation and a few poor performances left a sour note as his season ended.