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Detroit Tigers Minor League Report: Week 1

By Rob Low

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: A detail of a Detroit Tigers hat and glove are seen during warm ups against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 6, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: A detail of a Detroit Tigers hat and glove are seen during warm ups against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 6, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Lance Parrish of the Detroit Tigers poses for a portrait during Tigers Photo Day at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 27, 2005 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Lance Parrish of the Detroit Tigers poses for a portrait during Tigers Photo Day at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 27, 2005 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

West Michigan Whitecaps

The hottest start in the Detroit Tigers system belongs to the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Whitecaps are 6-1 and have won five straight under first-year skipper Lance Parrish.

Dane Myers leads a pitching staff that owns a 2.47 ERA through seven games. Drafted in the sixth round last year, Myers had a 2.33 ERA for Short-Season Connecticut in 2017. In two starts, Myers has allowed two runs over nine innings with eight strikeouts.

In the bullpen, 2016 22nd rounder Burris Warner is off to a strong start. Warner has struck out 10 in eight relief innings across three outings.

Offensively, three 2017 draftees have led the way. First baseman Jordan Pearce has had a few massive games already. Pearce drove in three on Opening Day, then plated a career-high five on Tuesday. On Thursday, he reached five times, with a double and four walks.

The left side of the infield has been raking as well. Shortstop Cole Peterson has hit safely in all seven games, including four multi-hit efforts, for a .379 average.

Third baseman Colby Bortles is just a couple ticks ahead at .381. The younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, Colby is tied for second on the team with five RBIs and owns a .500 OBP.

Next: Tigers Minor League Preview

The first week of the season is in the books for the Detroit Tigers affiliates. Make sure to check back each Friday to stay up to date on the latest happenings from around the system.

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