"Surprising Picks and Promising Prospects: Detroit Tigers' Successful Day 1 in the 2023 MLB Draft"
The Detroit Tigers surprised many by selecting high school outfielder Max Clark with the No. 3 pick in the MLB Draft 2023, passing on elite college players. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris believes Clark's five-tool talent justifies the risk, describing him as an elite player who can make an impact on both sides of the game. The Tigers also selected Pennsylvania prep infielder Kevin McGonigle and University of Nebraska second baseman Max Anderson on Day 1 of the draft. Clark, who agreed to sign for the slot value of the fourth overall pick, expressed his excitement at being selected by the Tigers.