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Detroit Tigers: 2016 Draft Picks to Watch in 2017

By Ben Rosener

Mar 29, 2015; Clearwater, FL, USA; A general view of a Detroit Tigers hats, gloves and sunglasses in the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2015; Clearwater, FL, USA; A general view of a Detroit Tigers hats, gloves and sunglasses in the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Daniel Woodrow
Age: 22
Position: Outfielder
Round Drafted: 12th

Another base-stealing threat who plays in the outfield, Woodrow racked up 13 stolen bases in his first 54 professional games.

In addition, the Creighton product also turned in a .297 batting average and a .363 on-base percentage in both the Gulf Coast League and the New York-Pennsylvania league.

Woodrow also chipped in with 31 runs scored, 22 RBI, 12 doubles and a triple.

With prospects like Christin Stewart and Mike Gerber getting closer to the Majors, players like Woodrow will help sustain the farm system’s depth.

Brandyn Sittinger
Age: 22
Position: Relief Pitcher
Round Drafted: 17th

Like many relievers on this list, Brandyn Sittinger’s debut season involved plenty of strikeouts and a low ERA.

Over the span of 20.2 innings, the 22-year-old pitched to a sparkling 1.74 ERA while striking out 10.5 batters per nine frames.

What is perhaps most encouraging about the right-hander’s debut is that he progresses all the way to Advanced-A Lakeland. With another strong season, Sittinger could be in the mix for a bullpen spot a year from now.

Joe Navilhon
Age: 23
Position: Relief Pitcher
Round Drafted: 21st

Al Avila seems to have unearthed another late-round gem, at least where early results are concerned.

Joe Navilhon started his professional career with Connecticut and promptly went on to lead the New York-Pennsylvania League in ERA with a 0.34 number.

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In addition, the right-hander also struck out 29 batters to just seven walks in 26.1 innings. That equates to 9.9 punch outs and 2.4 walks per nine innings.

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