2011 Detroit Tigers Draft Recap

I promised an update, and here it is. Let's start with the draft:

2 - James McCann - C - R/R - 6'2, 210 - 21

There wasn't a lot of sizzle to this pick at all, but some felt McCann could go 15-20 picks higher (others though he'd go in the 3rd round). He projects to be MLB average across the board, with his defense perhaps developing into a plus tool. He probably won't be an all-star, but his floor is probably an MLB backup.

3 - Aaron Westlake - 1B - L/R - 6'4, 230 - 22

Big, strong kid who was generally considered a supplemental-to-2nd rounder, so the Tigers got a bit of a deal here. He has plus raw power, and he should be a guy who hits in the .250-.270 range. He's slow, and can't play another position, so he'll have to hit. Sort of a lefty Ryan Strieby.

4 - Jason King - 3B/OF - S/R - 6', 215 - 22

Solid athlete who understands the game and plays very hard. He has above-average power potential from both sides, and he shows a good approach at the plate. He's a decent defender, but he'll probably have to move to an outfield corner if he makes it to the Majors.

5 - Brandon Loy - SS - R/R - 6', 170 - 21

Loy is a classic Tigers shortstop prospect -- all-glove, no bat. Many considered Loy to be the best defensive shortstop in all of the college ranks, but he doesn't offer much as a hitter. He can work counts, and he'll put the ball in play, but scouts question his hit tool, and he has no power to speak of. Still, his glove could get him to the Majors...think Danny Worth.

6 - Tyler Collins - OF - L/L - 5'11, 210 - 22

Collins played for Baylor before transferring to tiny Howard College, and he's been making some noise on the JC level. He's a scrappy player with above-average pop, solid contact ability, and decent speed. He'd be a solid addition to the system.


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