Aaron Westlake Blasts Home Run in Detroit Tigers’ Spring Training Loss: Video
Aaron Westlake, the Detroit Tigers’ 22nd round pick in 2010 out of Vanderbilt, has not had many opportunities to prove himself thus far in spring training. He took advantage of one of his few chances on Sunday, though, blasting a home run in Detroit’s loss to the Braves.
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Westlake hit .249 with nine home runs and 69 RBI for Class A West Michigan...
Tigers Prospect Profile #41: Aaron Westlake
After being a third round pick, Aaron Westlake hasn't quite lived up to expectations of many Tigers fans, not showing the power in games that he was projected to possess by many scouts. Despite those struggles, there's still reason for optimism with Westlake.
2013 Minor League Preview: Detroit Tigers
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MLB: [88-74] AL Central
AAA: [60-84] International League – Toledo
AA: [57-84] Eastern League – Erie
A+: [73-58] Florida State League – Lakeland
A: [72-68] Midwest League – West Michigan
A(ss): [35-40] New York-Penn League — Connecticut...
Prime Nine: Detroit Tigers
As we move through the league, we see more and more teams that have used their farm system to go for it. That is one of the utilizations of a good farm system. The Tigers traded their best prospect and their best catching prospect (among others) for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante. The idea was to get back to the ALCS and bust through the glass ceiling this time.
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Westlake Adjusting Well to Pro Game
Aaron Westlake may not have been drafted for his fielding ability, but his approach at the plate coupled with the fact that he demolished opposing pitchers throughout his decorated career at Vanderbilt, intrigued the Detroit Tigers far too much to pass on him.
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