Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson planned out what he was going to say to center fielder Riley Greene, one of the best prospects in baseball, when his teammate entered the team's clubhouse at Comerica Park.
Greene, 21, is making his MLB debut Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Torkelson's message: He wants Greene to soak in the moment and set aside any pressure of trying to do too much.
"He's a stud," Torkelson said, "and he can really help this team."
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