Jay Markle

Joined: Jan 23, 2020

Jay is a recent college graduate and a resident of Lansing, MI. His last job was as the Lead Prospect Analyst at Bless You Boys and he spent a summer with Baseball Prospectus Prospect Team as well. In addition to baseball work, he has a job in fiber optics and volunteers teaching the deaf and heard of hearing about the Bible.

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 06: The batting helmet of Daniel Robertson #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays (not pictured) sits on a shelf in the dugout prior to a MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 6, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa defeated Detroit 6-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers select Spencer Torkelson in FanGraphs’ Mock Draft

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

RUMOR: Detroit Tigers targeting shortstops early in MLB Draft

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 28: Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Mets looks on against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on June 28, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Red 7-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers should sign Bartolo Colón because it would be fun

LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 24: A detailed view of a Rawlings official baseball and a Gatorade cup sitting in the dugout prior to the Spring Training game between the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Astros defeated the Tigers 11-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Spencer Torkelson may not be the No. 1 pick

DETROIT, MI - JULY 05: The Detroit Tigers 2017 #1 draft pick Alex Faedo poses for a photo during his visit to Comerica Park prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park on July 5, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Giants defeated the Tigers 5-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: 5 prospects who need a minor league season

DETROIT, MI - JULY 27: Detroit Tigers mascot, Paws, and the Western Michigan University mascot, Buster Bronco, attend the MLB game between the Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on July 27, 2003 in Detroit, Michigan. The Royals defeated the Tigers 5-1. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Draft: OF Blake Dunn is ready to go pro

DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A detailed view of a group of baseball bats in the dugout rack prior to the Spring Training game between the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dunedin Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Dunedin, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays 4-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB Pipeline mock draft projects 1B Spencer Torkelson to the Tigers

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 17: Baseballs are picked up on the infeild during batting practice between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 17, 2019 in Anaheim, California. Astros won 12-2. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

MLB Draft: 10 fast risers the Detroit Tigers should consider

Al Avila, Detroit Tigers (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: Avila, Pleis unafraid to target arms in 2020 MLB Draft

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 06: The batting helmet of Daniel Robertson #28 of the Tampa Bay Rays (not pictured) sits on a shelf in the dugout prior to a MLB game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 6, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa defeated Detroit 6-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

MLB Draft: Tigers projected to select 1B Spencer Torkelson

Aerial view of Comerica Park from a drone on March 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Draft Profile: OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. has dynamic talents

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Gage Workman bats ional team trials on August 24, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images)

2020 MLB Draft Profile: 3B Gage Workman has tremendous tools

Equipment on the field as the Detroit Tigers take batting practice. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers expected to sign shortstop Cristian Santana

LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches practice during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown facility on February 26, 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Al Kaline, former Detroit Tigers superstar, dies at 85

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 31: JaCoby Jones #40 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates at second base after hitting a double to lead off the bottom of the 9th inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on August 31, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Jones would later come around to score the game winning run on a sacrifice fly by teammate Tyler Collins #18 to defeat the White Sox 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: 3 players who suffer from a shortened season

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 03: Starting pitcher Tyler Alexander #70 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after giving up a home run in his Major League debut against the Chicago White Sox during game two of a double header at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 03, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: 3 players who benefit from a shortened season