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Wenceel proving to be 'an organizational win' for Tigers
PHOENIX -- While discussing AL Rookie of the Year candidates at this point in the season, some of the names most often mentioned are Mason Miller, Davis Schneider, Colton Cowser and Wilyer Abreu. Another one to watch is the Tigers’ Wenceel Pérez. Detroit’s No. 20 prospect has been thriving as
Pérez punctuates 6-run 7th with bases-clearing triple
PHOENIX -- As Wenceel Pérez stood at third base in the top of the seventh inning, the 24-year-old pounded his chest, yelled with excitement and pumped his fist repeatedly in the air. The emotions were getting to him. The rookie, who has ascended his way into the top of the
How Jobe reclaimed top prospect status with Tigers
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A 5-year-old at his 1st Tigers game gives Pérez's 1st HR ball back
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This Tigers prospect is becoming unhittable
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Unhittable Jobe strikes out six in four frames at Double-A
There is little that isn't impressive about Jackson Jobe. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder cuts an imposing figure atop the mound and that's before he even delivers a pitch. When Jobe does unleash his upper-90s heat, or a sweeping 70-grade slider or a changeup that drops off the table, he profiles as
'Props to him': Gritty rookie Pérez delivers deciding blow
MINNEAPOLIS -- The sight of Wenceel Pérez in the middle of the Tigers' order on Friday at Target Field was a sign that manager A.J. Hinch might be looking for a spark, the kind of role Pérez filled at Triple-A Toledo. But there was also a chance to look at
Persistence paying off for No. 14 prospect Lee
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You are going to love -- or hate? -- Max Clark's new kicks
Max Clark considers himself an artistic person. The only problem -- he can't draw. Instead, MLB's No. 13 overall prospect expresses himself in other ways, such as through his shoes and tattoos. Clark is a massive sneakerhead, bringing about three dozen shoes, along with a growing collection of custom cleats,
Pérez's bat a revelation in tough twin bill for Tigers' offense
DETROIT -- Wenceel Pérez saw the roller towards first base, smelled a chance for his first Major League hit and bolted down the line, reaching near-elite sprint speed at 29.6 feet per second before sliding head-first into the bag. Pérez, ranked as the Tigers’ No. 20 prospect by MLB Pipeline,
'I cried a little bit': No. 20 prospect Pérez makes long-awaited debut
PITTSBURGH -- Wenceel Pérez was getting ready to head back to Toledo at the end of the Mud Hens’ week-long road trip to Iowa when he got a call from the Tigers to keep going east. The team’s No. 20 prospect was heading to the Majors for the first time
Fans' Guide to MiLB Opening Day
Triple-A Opening Day arrived across the country -- from Syracuse to Sacramento and many stops in between -- last Friday. Now the Double-A, High-A and Single-A levels will begin play. In other words, the season is in full swing. As is tradition around these parts, let’s get you ready for
Jung, Jobe highlight next wave of top-tier Tigers prospects
NEW YORK -- The Tigers are off to a hot start with a roster stacked with former prospects who came up through the farm system. Now it’s the next generation’s turn. Establishing waves of prospects in the system is generally seen as the sign of a healthy organization, and it
Where the Tigers' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Tigers’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start:
Keith cruises through debut at near-elite speed
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What to expect from Colt Keith in the bigs
The Tigers made notable offseason additions in Kenta Maeda, Jack Flaherty and Mark Canha, but the core of Detroit’s bid to return to the postseason for the first time since 2014 is homegrown. First-round picks Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson form the heart of the club’s batting order, while 2018
With first spring homer, Keith set for Opening Day
LAKELAND, Fla. -- For a 22-year-old hitter who has yet to appear in the Majors, Colt Keith has had a mature approach to big league camp. He has prioritized his defense as he tries to shore up an everyday role at second base. He has focused more on his process
This top prospect is drawing Cabrera comps
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Tigers excited about top two 2023 Draft picks in Spring Training
LAKELAND, Fla. -- It's difficult to find a top Tigers prospect who had a bad year in 2023. Colt Keith posted a .932 OPS over 126 games at Double-A and Triple-A, earning a contract extension in the process. Jackson Jobe overcame an early back injury to strike out 84 and
Max chats up Miggy, swipes base in custom kicks
LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers’ inaugural Spring Breakout lived up to the hype, both in terms of the event as well as the Tigers' farm system. Jace Jung put on a show with a pair of homers in a 5-1 win over the Phillies at Joker Marchant Stadium, but he
'He's all-in': Tigers' Jung clubs 2 HRs at Spring Breakout
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Hall of Famer Alan Trammell has worked with so many Tigers prospects over his time as a special assistant that he could soon boast having molded most of Detroit’s starting infield by season’s end -- not that he would boast. When he sees Jace Jung, he sees
LIVE: Phillies-Tigers Spring Breakout
On Saturday, March 16, the Tigers will host the Phillies in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event.
High-energy Campos eager for healthy '24
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