Detroit Tigers eye game-changing talent as MLB Draft approaches—will Scott Harris stick to his high-contact, lefty bat strategy or pivot to bolster the team’s thinning pitching depth?

Scott Bentley breaks down the Tigers’ draft priorities, examining top prospects like James Clark, Landon Tomei, and Brody Bomilla while questioning whether Detroit will target another high-upside prep hitter or finally address glaring pitching needs. The episode spotlights Detroit’s farm system, the impact of injuries to young arms, and profiles key college and high school players who fit the Tigers’ mold.

Key topics include draft philosophy, bonus pool limitations, player versatility, and the club’s future at positions like shortstop and first base. The upcoming home series against the Oakland Athletics also gets previewed.

Can the Tigers unearth a future star at pick 22, or will their distinct draft pattern hold them back? Get the inside track on Detroit’s high-stakes draft decisions.

00:00 Draft overview and depth discussion
04:38 Young pitchers impacting major league team
07:20 Challenges of MLB Drafts
12:22 Scouting report on Clark
14:57 Tigers prospect Tomei's versatility
20:18 Introduction to ProtonVPN
23:57 Discussing MLB Draft Prospects
24:55 Discussing potential draft prospects
30:03 Tigers scouting Ethan Bass
32:33 Discussing college baseball prospects
36:09 Struggles with left-handed hitters

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