Detroit Tigers Top Prospects: #10-#6, Smith, Baez, Hill, Alexander and Gerber

#7. Tyler Alexander
Age: 22
Position: Starting Pitcher
2016 Minor League Affiliate: Erie SeaWolves

The Detroit Tigers have a number of promising prospects to fill out the team’s future rotation. Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris and Matt Boyd will be part of the equation, as will Matt Manning.

Additionally, Baez, Kyle Funkhouser, Beau Burrows, Spencer Turnbull and Myles Jaye could all be in the mix. However, despite the talent, expect Tyler Alexander to be part of the equation.

A second round pick in 2015, Alexander has already made it to Double-A.

In 136.1 innings split between Advanced-A Lakeland and Double-A Erie, the starter turned in a sparkling 2.44 ERA while notching a 1.049 WHIP.

He also struck out 6.9 batters per nine frames while allowing just 1.3 walks and 0.7 home runs per nine innings.

What is perhaps most impressive about Alexander’s 2016 stat line is that he hit the ground running in his first six starts with the SeaWolves.

Over six starts, the 22-year-old gave up four walks compared to 23 strikeouts. The TCU product also logged a 3.15 ERA in 34.1 innings.

Potential Future Role With the Detroit Tigers

Alexander will eventually be starting games for Detroit. The fact that he’s already reached Double-A is an obvious plus, as is his ability to limit walks.

With solid command an ability to induce grounders, Alexander will be a solid starter for the Tigers.