Detroit Tigers first-round picks this century have generally helped the team in one way or another.
There’s the likes of Justin Verlander (2004), Rick Porcello (2007) and Nicholas Castellanos (2010) who developed into key performers for the franchise.
Meanwhile, some first-round picks were used to make key trades.
Cameron Maybin (2005) and Andrew Miller (2006) were both flipped to Florida in the Miguel Cabrera deal. Meanwhile, Jacob Turner (2009) and Chance Ruffin (2010) were moved in trades for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante, as well as Doug Fister.