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Greene Shines: Tigers' Top Draft Picks Ranked
8 Jul
Summary
- Riley Greene ranks as the best Tigers draft pick in the last decade.
- Spencer Torkelson, a former first overall pick, remains a consistent power threat.
- Jackson Jobe shows star potential and is expected back in August.
The Detroit Tigers have identified valuable players through the MLB Draft over the past decade, with some already established and others still developing. At the top of the rankings is outfielder Riley Greene, who has become a superstar for the Tigers, earning his third consecutive All-Star selection and a Silver Slugger Award in 2025.
Pitcher Casey Mize is recognized for his strong performance, earning an All-Star nod and contributing significantly with a 7.4 WAR, despite injury setbacks. Jackson Jobe, a former third overall pick, is considered a future star and is anticipated to return in August to aid the team's playoff aspirations, boasting a career 3.91 ERA.
Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in 2020, has shown consistent power with 31 home runs in both 2023 and 2025, though his career 2.0 WAR across five seasons has kept him from the top three. Max Clark, another highly anticipated prospect, has yet to make his MLB debut but is performing well in the minors, holding his own at the Triple-A level.
Other players like Matt Manning and Alex Faedo, former top prospects, did not fully meet expectations with the Tigers and have since moved to other organizations. Bryce Rainer and Jace Jung are also discussed, with Jung struggling to make an impact at the MLB level.
