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2019 Bless You Boys Tigers prospect rankings
Here are the top 30 prospects in the Detroit Tigers’ farm system, as determined by our staff.
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March 4, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #2: SP Matt Manning
After a rocky first year as a pro, Manning made huge strides last season.
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February 26, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #3: IF Isaac Paredes
The hard-hitting infielder has an advanced bat, but carries some baggage with him as well.
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February 25, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers prospect #4: OF Daz Cameron
A strong showing in 2018 has vaulted Cameron into our top five.
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February 20, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #5: RHP Franklin Perez
The young right-hander is undoubtedly talented, but 2019 is a big year for him.
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February 19, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #6: OF Christin Stewart
Stewart has mashed his ways to the major leagues, but will the glove diminish his long-term value?
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February 16, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #7: RHP Beau Burrows
After striking out nearly a batter per inning in Double-A Erie, 22-year-old Burrows may make it to The Show this year.
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February 15, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers prospect #8: C Jake Rogers
Rogers will be one of the best defensive backstops in the game the instant he hits the majors.
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February 12, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #9: RHP Alex Faedo
The Tigers first round pick in 2017 hit a wall at the Double-A level last year.
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February 8, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #10: OF Parker Meadows
The outfielder’s brother was once a top prospect and he has the skills to be one too.
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February 4, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospects #11: RHP Kyle Funkhouser
Toledo’s gotta have that Funk in 2019.
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January 31, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #12: SS Willi Castro
Castro has the raw ingredients to be a long-term solution at the shortstop position.
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January 31, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #13: 2B Kody Clemens
However, the upside comes with substantial risk.
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January 29, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #14: SP Spencer Turnbull
A healthy 2018 season has Turnbull set to contribute in Detroit.
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January 28, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #15: IF Dawel Lugo
Returns last year were quite poor, but he’ll have another opportunity this year.
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January 25, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #16: CF Jake Robson
The speedy outfielder added power to his résumé in the high minors.
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January 24, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #17: RHP Elvin Rodriguez
The righty may not be flashy, but he certainly earned his keep during the 2018 season.
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January 23, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #18: SS Wenceel Perez
The teenager thrived against advanced competition this year.
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January 22, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #19: RP Sandy Baez
Baez ran out of time as a starter, but he remains a potentially useful relief arm.
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January 21, 2019
2019 Tigers Prospect #20: SS Sergio Alcantara
Up two spots from our 2018 prospect rankings, Alcantara remains a possible future utility infielder.
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January 20, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #21: RHP Logan Shore
Shore is an accomplished college pitcher whose quick rise to the majors was delayed by injury.
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January 18, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #22: RHP Anthony Castro
Castro has quietly continued to progress but he’ll be put to the test in 2019.
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January 17, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #23: LHP Gregory Soto
After an underwhelming year, Soto has to find a way to channel the successes he had in 2017.
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January 16, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #24: Derek Hill
Hill has not progressed much since the Tigers drafted him in 2014, but the raw talent remains.
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January 14, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #25: RHP Wilkel Hernandez
Hernandez was an afterthought when the Tigers acquired him, but he might pan out after all.
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January 13, 2019
2019 BYB Tigers prospect #26: Dustin Peterson
Peterson will receive a chance to prove himself in the Tigers’ outfield this season.