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Tigers' 2017 MLB draft class is heavy on college players

DETROIT -- The 2017 Major League amateur draft is in the books, and the Detroit Tigers once again are taking home a bunch of college players.

Of the 40 draft picks, 32 are from the college ranks and eight from high school. The Tigers took only two prep players in their first 30 selections.

From stars to busts, a look back at Tigers' past 1st-round MLB draft picks

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Included among the 18 players listed below is a future Hall-of-Famer, a couple of Cy Young winners and two of the best relievers in baseball in 2017.