LongLiveMaroth

Senior pitcher who had TJ last year

McDaniel's thoughts on the Tigers

Toledo W 6-1 Lee 2/3 2BB 4SB Malloy 3/5 2RBI 2K Cruz 0/5 3K Gipson-Long 4.2IP BB 5K Erie PPD WM L 5-2 Pacheco 1/3 BB K Graham 2/2 RBI BB 3B (Quietly he has had a .301/.382/.511 line since 5/1 ) Lakeland W 3-2 Franyerber 0/4 Strong 2/4 RBI 2K 2B Rucker 2/4 2RBI Reyes 5IP H ER 2BB 4K

McDaniel called the Oliveto pick just chose the wrong round. Coy James is still out there so keep an eye on that as multiple sites have called out that they have been tied to him.

I will say I trust this front office and player personnel to handle a Catching prospect more than most orgs.

Law hates the Tigers again I’ve loved the Tigers’ drafts the last couple of years, and those players’ performances in pro ball to date have been outstanding, but I didn’t like the Tigers’ Day 1 at all this time around. Their first-rounder, Jordan Yost, has no power and at best is a leadoff-type with speed and maybe a higher average/OBP because he makes a lot of contact. Catcher Michael Oliveto is an intriguing upside play, with power potential and the physical tools to stay back there, but he was more of a fourth-round talent for me because he just has a long way to go and because high school catchers have such a high attrition rate. Second-rounder Malachi Witherspoon has a great arm and is an excellent athlete like his brother, Kyson, but he’s a pure reliever and I wouldn’t go that route in the second round.

I mean, it's a lefty high schooler with good bat to ball skills who plays a premium position. The Tigers certainly have a type.

Fangraphs

Weird start to the draft so far.

BA's final Mock - Chose Quick again for #34 24. Tigers — Kayson Cunningham, SS, Johnson HS, San Antonio Why He’s The Pick: Cunningham might not make it here but he would fit right in line with the profiles the Tigers have prioritized at the top of the draft in recent years: hitterish high school lefthanded hitters. What They Are Getting: Cunningham has a case as the best pure hitter in the class—high school or college. He’s got a snappy, direct swing and a tremendous track record of performance against the best arms in the class. He’s also a bit smaller and might slide to second base. Other Names We’re Hearing: Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek HS, Hoschton, Ga.; Slater de Brun, OF, Summit HS, Bend, Ore.; Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU Dart Throw Names For Later Rounds: Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama; Coy James, SS, Davie County HS, Mocksville, N.C.; Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian Academy, Jacksonville; Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU; Charles Davalan, OF, Arkansas; Mason McCraine, OF/LHP, Glenwood HS, Phenix City, Ala.

https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/final-mlb-mock-draft-2025 I like Callis' picks better than Mayos here.