As the Tigers draft wrapped up, the headliners were, of course, the Tigers’ top two picks, Jace Jung and Peyton Graham. Those players represent only a fraction of the team’s overall draft haul, all of whom were taken from college programs, and as they filter into pro ball, some should make it to the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps fairly quickly.
As the most visitor-oriented experience among the Tigers’ minor league affiliates, players who perform well on the the Whitecaps’ roster wind up collecting fans among attendees. Players at the High-A level are often long-shots at best to play in the major leagues, but who cares?