The Future Infield for the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have a good prospect pipeline in their infield. Let's look at the players who could be the future of the Detroit Tiger's infield and pick 5 of them.
Dillon Dingler is the number 10 prospect in the Tiger organization according to MLB Pipeline. Dinger played for West Michigan last year and Erie this year. He is expected to start every day in 2023 at catcher for the Detroit Tigers.
Spencer Torkelson was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2022 draft. He is currently playing for the Toledo Mud Hens. Torkelson has a 740 OPS in his minor league career.
Jace Jung is the 2nd highest prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization and 74th best prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Jung hit his first professional home run on August 27. He has already collected 18 hits in 21 games for West Michigan. The 21-year-old is expected to be the 12th overall pick in 2022 MLB Draft.
Peyton Graham was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the 2022 draft. Graham has yet to homer in 68 at-bats at Lakeland and has struck out 18 times. The 21-year-old has a long way to go to reach the big leagues, but he has good physical attributes.
Izaac Pacheco was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He has been playing for Lakeland since 2022 and has recently been called up to play for West Michigan. Pachco is a left-handed hitter and he has the potential to be a regular third baseman for the Tigers.
