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Detroit Tigers projected to take Vanderbilt SP Kumar Rocker with 3rd pick in 2021 MLB draft

The Detroit Tigers don't put up many runs these days, but fans will soon have something to cheer about the MLB draft.

Just don't expect Detroit to address its unwatchable offense, at least according to one prediction.

The Tigers are projected to take pitcher Kumar Rocker with the third pick in the 2021 MLB draft, according to the first mock from MLB.com's MLB Pipeline. You may remember Rocker, a right-handed junior starring for Vanderbilt, for his marvelous effort as a freshman against Duke in the Super Regionals two years ago: 19 strikeouts and no hits.