Category Archives: Detroit Tigers

2013 Detroit Tigers Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Mark A.

With the public release of the Top 10 prospects at TigsTown.com, I can now circle back and publish my final Top 15 prospects list of the 2013 season. Because of my continued involvement with scouting and ranking Tigers prospects for … Continue reading →

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Scouting Report: Bruce Rondon (RHP)

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Truly elite raw stuff with dominating closer potential. The Player: Bruce Rondon (RHP, Detroit Tigers) – Signed out of Venezuela in 2007, started 13 games for the VSL Tigers in 2008, posting a 3.58 ERA with 34 strikeouts in … Continue reading →

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Scouting the Swap: A Host of Deals

Posted on 23 July 2012 by Mark A.

I’m playing a little catch up on the last couple of trades, so this post will capture the White Sox-Astros, Tigers-Marlins and Yankees-Mariners deals with quick scouting reports on the prospects involved. Over the weekend, the Astros continued their fire … Continue reading →

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2012 Post-Draft Notes: American League Central

Posted on 15 June 2012 by Mark A.

Chicago White Sox With their first two picks in the draft, in the first and supplemental first rounds, the White Sox added some serious juice to their minor league system. The 13th overall pick, outfielder Courtney Hawkins, offers some of … Continue reading →

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Scouting Report: Nick Castellanos (3B)

Posted on 23 May 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Elite-level hitter with power projection and All-Star third base profile. The Player: Nick Castellanos (3B, Detroit Tigers) – The Tigers picked Castellanos in the supplemental first round in 2010. He fell in the draft due to rumored high bonus … Continue reading →

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2012 Impact Prospects: American League Central

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Mark A.

The balance of power in the American League Central shifted dramatically over the off-season. With the Tigers signing of Prince Fielder and the rebuilding efforts that appear to be underway in several other Central Division cities, the Tigers appear poised … Continue reading →

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2012 Detroit Tigers Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Mark A.

This post debuts the final Top 15 prospect list of the off-season, the defending American League Central Division champion Detroit Tigers. Because of my continued involvement with scouting and ranking Tigers prospects for TigsTown.com, this post will only contain a … Continue reading →

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