With the 2018 season in the rearview mirror and fading fast, prospect season is quickly approaching. That means the slow trickle of information about the 2019 amateur draft is slowly gaining momentum. MLB Pipeline released their first top 50 draft prospects list for next season on Wednesday morning, followed up by an early mock draft on Thursday.
With the fifth overall selection, the Detroit Tigers are in an excellent position to further bolster the rapidly-improving farm system. With a pick so high, there will surely be a toolsy young batter or polished, high-upside pitcher available.