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6. Justyn-Henry Malloy | OF Born: Feb 19, 2000 Bats: R Throws: R Ht.: 6'2" Wt.: 212 Signed By: Chris Lionetti Minors: .289/.408/.454 | 17 HR | 5 SB | 478 AB VIEW PLAYER CARD Track Record: Malloy ranked as the No. 214 prospect in the 2021 draft class out of Georgia Tech, where he showed impressive on-base skills and developing power. The Braves signed him for $300,000 in the sixth round, and he had a solid 2021 pro debut before breaking out in 2022 and pushing himself to Triple-A Gwinnett and then the Arizona Fall League. Scouting Report: Malloy is a strong and physical corner infielder and outfielder who homered 17 times between three minor league levels in 2022. He played in pitcher-friendly home parks, making the total more impressive. While Malloy might have above-average raw power, his strike-zone discipline and contact ability drive his value as a prospect. Malloy has one of the keenest batting eyes in Atlanta's system and chased just 18% of the time while also showing quick hands and good bat-to-ball skills. He has a chance to be an above-average hitter who walks at a high rate, though scouts are mixed on his true power potential. His exit velocity numbers are modest, but he has flashed impressive pop to the pull side. Of note, his power numbers trended down as he moved up levels. A well below-average runner, Malloy will be limited to a corner and his most likely defensive home is left field. He played third base at High-A Rome and flashed plus arm strength but had trouble with throwing accuracy and needs much more work on his hands and footwork at the position. Malloy exclusively played left field and DH at Double-A and Triple-A and fits best at that position. The Future: Malloy's defensive limitations could cap his upside as an everyday player, though his pure hitting ability and zone control could make him a quality platoon option. More power could increase his potential role as well. Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 45. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 55 https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/1025/atlanta-braves/organizational/?year=2023&type=P

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110 homers isn't enough.

Baseball America has the Tigers taking Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford with the third pick.

The Tigers should be able to have plenty of money to manipulate with these picks.

The Tigers also get an extra pick at the end of the 1st round.

3 is pretty sweet. Good position prospects (outfielders) should be available.

So do the Twins.

Scott Harris next on mlb network.

4. Jalen Carter DT Georgia 13. Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State 45. Henry To'oTo'o LB Alabama 61. JL Skinner S Boise State 74. Blake Corum RB Michigan 118. Jaheim Bell TE South Carolina 140. Olusegun Oluwatimi OC Michigan 176. Tanner McKee QB Stanford 2024 SEA 2nd

Good work, Batman!

Did someone say Will Vest?

I think it's too soon to count out Mike Laga.

I have heard that the Lions have been to at least 5 Florida games to watch Richardson. He's abundantly talented.

I think he looked the wrong way. I'm not going to complain too much. The Lions played a great game against a great team.

I don't believe that you can build a team with free agents. Sprinkle one in here or there, or hit it big with one, but to win in today's MLB you have to have good value from every dollar you spend. Check the value charts on Fangraphs. The Tigers have less value right now than other teams.

He played 13 games at 2b, and 27 games at third. I think you'll see just about every prospect for the Tigers get cross trained at more than one position from now on.

I would set Keith aside from the rest. He's pretty safe because of his approach and power, and ability to hit.

Verlander is chasing 43 million per year.

Thank you, you are correct, they are volatile. That's why you need to have outstanding pitching depth, especially in the minors. The Tigers right now have decent pitching depth, but it needs to improve. If the Tigers trade pitchers, they will probably trade someone on the major league roster who is arbitration eligible or close to it. That usually works out well for the parent club, it gives them roster flexibility and payroll flexibility.

Moreno is not going to be traded. Would have to give up Riley in that deal, which is a non-starter for me.

Why move the two pitchers with the best stuff in the system? Makes no sense to me. Those are guys we need more of.

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/11/08/rumor-blue-jays-looking-to-trade-catcher-could-detroit-tigers-be-a-suitor/ I definitely see a fit here, possibly long term with Jansen behind the plate. Tigers would have to trade either Soto (preferred) or Jiminez plus a decent prospect like Wenceel to get this done.