(Photo: Robin Buckson, Detroit News)
Lakeland, Fla. — As first impressions go, it would be hard to top what Casey Mize showed the Tigers in his first big-league camp.
“I was just really impressed with how he handled himself,” catcher John Hicks said. “I mean, a lot of guys come in as a high draft pick and they are cocky and act like they know it all. But he’s been awesome. He’s in here being quiet, but then guys will joke with him and he’s having a good time.
“He knows when to talk and when not to talk, which for a young guy can take a little time.