Detroit Tigers 2022 Mock Draft 2.0: Day two guesses

Detroit Tigers Mock Draft 2.0 – Fifth Round, Pick 147

Pipeline Rank: 147

Chris says: The Tigers would probably have to dip into their 5% overage money to land a prep bat this late, but Curtis has tantalizing upside. He’s one of the fastest players in the draft, he can impact the game with bunts, steals, and plus defense in center field, and he has surprising strength that could eventually grow into average power.

Pipeline Rank: 155

Jake says: It’s a prototypical backup profile, but Dunhurst shows the defensive chops that many teams crave throughout the organization. As with most catchers, it’ll take some development with the hit tool in order to realize an everyday job, but at worst they have an organizational soldier to command a minor-league staff.

Pipeline Rank: 153

Ryan says: The Tigers grab an athletic outfielder who does everything well, but nothing great. He has nice gap to gap power and the speed to steal some bases in the majors.  If things click, he could be a starting corner outfielder in the future.

NOTE: Ryan does it again! Boyd went higher than most expected when the Reds selected Boyd 90th overall…likely to help them save money and pay for their top pick Cam Collier.

Pipeline Rank: 161

Jon says: The Tigers dip into the extraordinary McLain Brothers Baseball Factory. Sean McLain plays both infield spots up the middle in solid fashion and exhibits plate discipline and extra base power.

Pipeline Rank: 152

Matthew says: Big, strong kid with a ton of raw pop. Jones tends to swing for the fences too often instead of letting that raw power do the work for him, so he’ll need some work. Has a nice arm, but his position long term is a question mark.

Detroit Tigers Mock Draft 2.0 – Sixth Round, Pick 177

Pipeline Rank: 192

Jon Says: Strong left-handed swing. Good plate approach, draws lots of walks and doesn’t strike out a lot. Probably a DH long term because he is not a strong fielder.

Pipeline Rank: 200

Jon says: Maxwell is a 6’7 dude who rocks a dad bod…double chin, puffy physique, belt under the gut…but he also pumps 98-mph gas and has an occasionally vicious curveball Jim Price will gladly call a “yellow hammer.” Maxwell might look like a sweaty guy who’s drinking a beer in his garage after mowing the lawn who gets a call saying “we need ya to pitch tonight”…but he’s got potential to be a bullpen factor.

Pipeline Rank: 139

Ryan Says: Farr has a high-octane fastball that he throws downhill from a three quarters arm slot. His changeup is solid above average and he has flashed a good new curveball that he developed over the pandemic. His control and command are concerning, but he should be a strong high-leverage reliever even if he can’t command well enough to profile in a big league rotation.

Pipeline Rank: 180

Jake says: A closer who may get the chance to start, Prosecky has the physical frame the Tigers tend to look for with their starter selections. Velocity from the left side is valuable even in a bullpen, though, and he has shown the ability to touch 97 with his fastball—so it would be fascinating to see what Detroit’s vision for Prosecky would be in pro ball.

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Chris says: If the Tigers were keeping an eye on Peyton Graham in the College World Series then perhaps they also saw David Sandlin’s dominant performance in the semifinals against Texas A&M. Sandlin’s season numbers (5.59 ERA, 15HR in 95IP) are a bit ugly, but he flashed four above-average pitches while striking out 12 Aggies over seven innings of one-run ball.