The Detroit Tigers get ready for their exhibition game against the New York Yankees with some batting practice and grounders on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Tampa, Fla.
TAMPA, Fla. – Jake Rogers, one of three players acquired from the Astros for ace right-hander Justin Verlander, is impressing early in his first big league camp with the Tigers.
Rogers, 22, is ranked as the best defensive catching prospect in baseball, according to MLBPipeline.com. He hit .261 with 18 home runs and 70 RBI for three Class A teams last season.