Ever since the 2017 MLB season ended, Detroit Tigers fans have been looking ahead to the 2018 MLB draft. The Tigers have the first overall selection for the first time since 1997.
The 1996 season that led the Detroit Tigers to their first ever number one overall selection was even worse than 2017’s mark of 64-98. Detroit went 53-109 under Buddy Bell that season, finishing 14 games behind the next worst club in either league.
The Only No. 1 Overall Pick in Detroit Tigers History
The following June, the Detroit Tigers tabbed hard-throwing righty Matt Anderson with the number one overall pick.