MLB analyst sets the stage for the Tigers to draft Kentucky's 'well-rounded' shortstop
It's all upside with this slugger.
MLB analyst sets the stage for the Tigers to draft Kentucky's 'well-rounded' shortstop originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Detroit Tigers have had a clear game plan with their last four first-round picks.
Each of them was a high school talent, which is not something many teams do. Some teams like to lean heavily on college talent, getting more developed players and guys who can make an impact throughout the minor leagues sooner rather than later. Luckily for Detroit, tons of prep talent have made a case for their name to be called during the first round in a few months.
However, there are some college names that will likely make the Tigers think twice. MORE: Tigers lose former Cardinals All-Star infielder to season-ending injury MLB analyst sets the stage for the Tigers to draft Kentucky's 'well-rounded' shortstop Outside of pitchers, shortstops are usually quick to be drafted. It's a premier position in baseball, being the captain of the infield and getting a majority of the groundballs hit on the left side of the infield.
There's a chance that the top three picks are all shortstops in Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Jacob Lombard. So, Detroit will likely miss out on them, but maybe not Kentucky's Tyler Bell at pick No. 22, per Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter .