The 2018 MLB Draft is likely going to be a pivotal one for the Detroit Tigers. If No. 1 pick Casey Mize can develop into a frontline starter, the team’s rebuild may not be as long as some expect. Likewise, expectations for outfielder Parker Meadows and second baseman Kody Clemens are sky-high as well. If the team can get three bona-fide starts out of this draft, they’ll be contending in the AL Central before we know it.
Often times, it’s not the top picks that stand out. The Tigers have had their fair share of late round gems, including outfielders Bobby Higginson and Matt Joyce and ace pitcher Mark Fidrych.