Eight memorable moments at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Wochit
When deciding between two position players for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, the bat gets the biggest headlines.
On Wednesday, the Free Press talked with Perfect Game national director Brian Sakowski about the differences between Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson and Vanderbilt infielder Austin Martin at the plate — Torkelson has plus-plus power; Martin profiles as the more all-around hitter into the future.
But perhaps the biggest difference between the two players who are largely considered to be the serious contenders for the Tigers’ top pick this summer is with the glove — namely, which position each player will play in the big leagues.