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With one of the best farm systems in the MLB entering their 2025 campaign, the Detroit Tigers have experienced significant success. While the Tigers took a bit of an unexpected approach with their selections in this year’s MLB draft class, they have a proven track record in selecting and developing prep position players.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 16

A Tigers Prospect Just Became Baseball’s New No. 1

The Detroit Tigers have the No. 1 prospect in baseball. And no, it's not Max Clark. Baseball Prospectus released its midseason Top 50 rankings on Wednesday, and Kevin McGonigle, Detroit’s 19-year-old shortstop, is at the very top.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 16

One Tigers Draft Pick Stands Out As Potential Game-Changer

Since hiring Scott Harris as president of baseball operations, the Detroit Tigers have done an excellent job in the MLB draft. In his first two chances running the show, he put a focus on selecting prep stars early, seemingly hitting home runs with center fielder Max Clark, shortstop Kevin McGonigle and shortstop Bryce Rainer.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 15

Respected Draft Analyst Comes Away Disappointed in Tigers Day 1 Haul of MLB Draft

Under their president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, the Detroit Tigers have done an excellent job of landing impact talent early in the draft. In his first two years on the job, the team came away with center fielder Max Clark, shortstop Kevin McGonigle and shortstop Bryce Rainer.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 15

Tigers Prospect Shines in Futures Game, Showcases Elite Potential

As the Detroit Tigers finish the first half of the season, they have proven to be the team to beat in the American League. The Tigers have been able to exceed some higher expectations in 2025 thanks to a lot of improvement from within.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 14

Tigers' Day 1 MLB Draft Class Surprised Notable Analyst

The Detroit Tigers have had a lot of success in the MLB draft under the current president of baseball operations Scott Harris. In his first two drafts, he came away with center fielder Max Clark, shortstop Kevin McGonigle and shortstop Bryce Rainer in the first rounds.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 13

Tigers Prospect Max Clark Is 'Going To Be a Star' Once This Skill Develops

The Detroit Tigers are in as good a position as any franchise in baseball with how things are currently trending. Owning the best record in baseball at 59-37, the Tigers have a great opportunity ahead of them to rule the American League and baseball in general for years to come given how young their Major League roster is.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Tigers’ Max Clark gets perfect commentary on All-Star Futures Game steal

As the 2025 All-Star Break festivities began with the MLB Futures Game Saturday, it was clear that the next wave of MLB stars were all over the field. Both the AL and NL rosters are loaded with Top 100 prospects, and the amount of potential was blinding.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 9

Tigers Trio of Young Star Prospects All Have Impressive Double-A Debuts

The Detroit Tigers made huge news this week when they promoted three of their top-four prospects all together from High-A West Michigan to Double-A Erie.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Tigers Promoting Star Prospects Together Shows Confidence in Franchise's Future

The Detroit Tigers made some absolutely massive news on Sunday afternoon when it was announced they were promoting not one, not two, but three of their top prospects to Double-A Erie.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 6

Detroit Tigers Promote Three Superstar Prospects to Double-A Erie

The Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves announced on Sunday the promotion of three Top 5 prospects to the Double-A level. On social media. The SeaWolves announced that infielder Kevin McGonigle, outfielder Max Clark and first baseman/catcher Josue Briceño would join the affiliate next week.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 2

Detroit Tigers Superstar Prospect Shoots in to Top 10 of New Rankings, Pulls Ahead of Max Clark

Detroit Tigers' electric prospect Kevin McGonigle has vaulted himself into the Top 10 of the latest MLB Pipeline prospect rankings, which were released on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Futures Game Hype Builds Around Tigers’ Rising Talent

The Futures Game is built to give fans a glimpse of the future. This year, Tigers fans will be treated to more than just a peek. Detroit is sending three of its top young talents to the national showcase: outfielder Max Clark, catcher Josue Briceno, and infielder Kevin McGonigle.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 14

Tigers Star Prospect Records Back-to-Back Jaw Dropping Performances

The Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in Major League Baseball, but it's starting to become clear that it may be even better than many people realize.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 29

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Gets Phenomenal New Ranking From Insider Keith Law

Keith Law of 'The Athletic' has high praise for Detroit Tigers' top prospect Max Clark, who he has ranked as the No. 2 prospect in baseball in his most recent update.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 29

Tigers Superstar Prospect Beginning to Heat Up After Return from Injury

The Detroit Tigers have the top farm system in Major League Baseball and seem to be littered with endless potential future superstars. Though Max Clark understandably gets a ton of the attention, he might not be the best prospect in the organization.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 25

Detroit Tigers' Top Prospect Hits Mammoth Grand Slam on Thursday Night, Continues to Impress

Max Clark, the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball, continues to excel for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps, hitting a big-time grand slam on Thursday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Tigers Top Prospect Mashes Grand Slam, Continues Dazzling Minor League Season

The Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in Major League Baseball, and with some graduations there is now a new face of the future for the organization.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

Three Tigers Prospects Rank Among Top 50 Prospects in Major League Baseball

Roughly two months into the season, ESPN has adjusted its rankings for the Top 50 prospects in baseball. The Detroit Tigers had three selected. This lines up with how both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline look at these three Tigers prospects.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

A Detroit Tigers Prospect is Raking at High-A, and It's Not Max Clark

Max Clark is the Detroit Tigers top prospect at just the age of 20. The outfielder is hitting a robust .313 at High-A West Michigan thus far, and he's posting a .452 on-base percentage.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 2

Detroit Tigers' 20-Year-Old Prospect Off to Awesome Start in 2025 Season

The Detroit Tigers enter play on Friday at 20-12 and in first place in the American League Central. After making the American League Division Series in 2024, the Tigers have real goals to play deep into October this season.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 7

Baseball's No. 5 Top Overall Prospect Launches First Home Run For Detroit Tigers Affiliate

Playing for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps over the weekend, Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark hit his first home run of the season on Sunday. Clark, 20, was the first-round pick of the Tigers in 2023 out of the Indiana High School ranks.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 6

Minor League Pitcher and Hitter of the Month: July

Only a couple more months before we reach the end of what has been an incredible Minor League season. Aside from all of the top performers spread throughout

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024

Tigers top prospect turns doubters into fashion statement

The Detroit Tigers shocked everyone with their selection of high school outfielder Max Clark with the third overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Fan reaction to the pick was less than enthusiastic, and Clark clearly noticed.

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2023

Detroit Tigers: Stock up, stock down

It's another disappointing season in Detroit. As Tigers fans once again turn their attention to the future, here are players who look like they could contribute to that brighter future and those who have disappointed.

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