Detroit Tigers top 20 prospects following 2017 MLB Draft

#7 Outfielder Mike Gerber

Current minor league affiliate: Double-A Erie SeaWolves

Halting the run of pitchers on this list is Mike Gerber, who has done nothing but produce in the minor leagues.

Gerber was recently placed on the disabled list, but he’s been remarkable productive once more in Detroit’s system.

In 309 plate appearances with the SeaWolves, Gerber is hitting .292 with a .366 on-base percentage, a .445 slugging percentage and a .811 OPS.

He’s also filled in the stat sheet with 49 runs scored, 31 walks, 30 RBI, 19 doubles, eight stolen bases, seven home runs and a triple.

What’s more, Gerber has also played center field exclusively this season after predominantly seeing time in the outfield corners earlier in his career.

That flexibility will help eventually the outfielder find a starting spot in Detroit.

#6 Relief pitcher Joe Jimenez

Current minor league affiliate: Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens

Jimenez made his Major League debut this season. While he did give up six runs, five hits, two home runs and two walks in 4.1 innings, he also struck out five of the 20 batters he faced.

He recently spent time on the disabled list, but is pitching once more for Toledo.

Given the fact that the Detroit Tigers have had trouble finding suitable setup options outside of Shane Greene and Alex Wilson, it is likely that Jimenez will return to Detroit relatively soon.

It will certainly be exciting to see a bullpen that features an effective Jimenez, Bruce Rondon and Shane Greene setting up Justin Wilson.