2020 Detroit Tigers Top 15 prospects

by Emily Waldon

 

Organization Grades

Hitting: B- ... Pitching: B+ ... Top-end Talent: B ... Depth: C ... Overall: B-

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Toledo (AAA East)
Double-A: Erie (AA Northeast)
High-A: West Michigan (A+ Central)
Low-A: Lakeland (A Southeast)
Rookie: DSL Tigers (Dominican Summer League)
Rookie: GCL Tigers (Florida Complex League)

 



1. Matt Manning (RHP) ... 6-3, 185 ... 22 ... 2016 (1) HS (CA)

Comments: Athletic, mid-rotation starter poised to be an MLB impact arm. Works long arms and legs to produce impressive extension towards attacking the strike zone. Curve is a developing out-pitch and ahead of above-average changeup. Fastball is a lively easy plus offering that plays well in front of his offspeed mix.

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