Detroit Tigers: Midseason Top 30 Prospects

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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 15: Ke’Bryan Hayes #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the U.S. Team slides into third base in front of Dawel Lugo #31 of the Detroit Tigers and the World Team in the third inning during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

15. Jake Robson, OF

Highest: 14 Lowest: 22

Age: 23

Level: AA/AAA

Stats: .286/.382/.450 with seven home runs at Double-A, .416 in 20 games at AAA

Robson, a 2016 eighth round pick, has taken a massive leap forward this season between Erie and Toledo. So far in 85 games split between the two teams, Robson has hit 10 home runs and stolen 14 bases. He has a lot of talented outfielders in front of him, but Robson’s hot 2018 season could give him a chance to strut his stuff at the big league level sooner rather than later.

14. Sam McMillan, C

Highest: 14 Lowest: 19

Age: 19

Level: A-

Stats: .196/.327/.283 with five steals in 26 games at short-season A

The Tigers signed McMillan away from a commitment to Florida after drafting him in the fifth round in 2017. McMillan is a good defensive catcher with a plus arm. His average power could improve as he matures, but there is a possibility McMillan will always be more contact than power. With an advanced approach and solid receiving, McMillan could take less time to develop than the average high school catcher. – SF

13. Gregory Soto, LHP

Highest: 11 Lowest: 20

Age: 23

Level: A+

Stats: 4.68 ERA, 9.94 K/9 in 17 starts at High-A

An international free agent signed in 2012, Soto broke through in 2017. Unfortunately, command has been an issue, walking nearly seven batters per 9 innings. Soto could be a rotation arm with continued development of off-speed pitches and better control. He has the floor of a power bullpen arm. – SF

12. Dawel Lugo, 2B

Highest: 12 Lowest: 13

Age: 23

Level: AAA

Stats: .264/.276/.349 with 9 stolen bases at Triple-A

Lugo was named to the Future’s Game, a great accomplishment for what has been a fine, but not overwhelming, season. Lugo has seen plenty of time at both second and third base in Toledo, although his best chance of having an impact in Detroit is at second base. His inability to draw a walk (1.9% walk rate) is stunting his development, and at this point he looks more like a utility infielder than a big league starter.

11. Parker Meadows, OF

Highest: 10 Lowest: 12

Age: 18

Level: R

Stats: .238/.304/.381 in seven games in rookie ball

Meadows was Detroit’s second round pick in the 2018 MLB draft. A toolsy centerfield prospect, he is the younger brother of Pittsburgh’s Austin Meadows. A more accurate look at Meadow’s profile will be known after he has some more professional experience under his belt, but the 18-year-old has the potential to be an impact outfielder for the Tigers.

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