Tigers Make Bold Picks in 2023 MLB Draft
The Detroit Tigers continued their trend of drafting high-school stars on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, selecting lefty Paul Wilson and slugging infielder Carson Rucker. Despite both players being committed to power college programs, the Tigers saw an opportunity to leverage their spending pool and earlier picks to convince them to turn pro. The team's assistant general manager emphasized the importance of planning and maximizing their resources. The Tigers' scouting staff played a crucial role in identifying talent from high school to college ball, the MLB Draft League, and the MLB Draft Combine.