The Detroit Tigers will make 10 selections in Rounds 11-20 on Tuesday in the 2023 MLB draft, completing the 20-round event.
Three players were drafted Sunday and eight players were drafted Monday.
On Sunday, the Tigers picked high school outfielder Max Clark in Round 1 (No. 3 overall), high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle in Competitive Balance Round A (No. 37 overall) and college second baseman Max Anderson in Round 2 (No. 45 overall).
By picking Anderson in Round 2, the Tigers saved bonus pool funds and were able to get aggressive in drafting two high school players in Round 3 (No. 76 overall) and Round 4 (No. 107 overall) at the beginning of Day 2.
“Every pick has influence on another pick because there’s a bonus pool system,” said Tigers assistant general manager Rob Metzler. “We’re going to be as aggressive as possible to use all of our resources. You have to maximize the opportunity as best you can, and I feel like we were able to do that throughout Day 1 and Day 2.”
On Monday, the Tigers picked high school left-hander Paul Wilson in Round 3, high school third baseman Carson Rucker in Round 4, college right-hander Jaden Hamm in Round 5, college catcher Bennett Lee in Round 6, college shortstop John Peck in Round 7, high school right-hander Jatnk Diaz in Round 8, college right-hander Hayden Minton in Round 9 and college left-hander Andrew Sears in Round 10.
Detroit’s first selection Tuesday is No. 320 overall in the 11th round, followed by No. 350 in the 12th round, No. 380 in the 13th round, No. 410 in the 14th round, No. 440 in the 15th round, No. 470 in the 16th round, No. 500 in the 17th round, No. 530 in the 18th round, No. 560 in the 19th round and No. 590 in the 20th round.
Players selected after the 10th round can be signed for a maximum of $150,000 without applying the bonus to the total pool, but anything more than $150,000 applies to the total pool.
The Tigers have the second-highest bonus pool at $15,747,200. Teams are allowed to exceed the allotment for picks by 5% before paying a 75% fine on the overage. No MLB team has exceeded the 5% limit since the slots were created.
Meet the newest Tigers, beginning in the 11th round:
Age: 22.
Vitals: 5 feet 10, 190 pounds.
Bats/throws: Left/right.
Drafted: 11th round (No. 320 overall).
The buzz: Jarvis, who spent four years in Tuscaloosa, won the Rawlings Gold Glove for his performance at shortstop in his senior season. He also became the first shortstop in program history named to the SEC All-Defensive Team. His defensive ability, including soft hands and sharp footwork, will allow him to stay at shortstop in the minor leagues, but to advance through the farm system, he needs to continue to put the ball in play and draw walks. As a senior, Jarvis hit .273 with six home runs, 33 walks and 38 strikeouts in 64 games. He probably won’t hit for power, so he needs to rely on his on-base percentage and steady defense to reach the big leagues one day. One older brother, Mike Jarvis, plays in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization (for High-A Greensboro). His other older brother, Luke Jarvis, played in the Miami Marlins’ organization during the 2018 season before getting released in March 2019.
Houston County (Georgia) High School RHP Andrew Dunford
Age: 18.
Vitals: 6-7, 235.
Bats/throws: Right/right.
Drafted: 12th round (No. 350 overall).
The buzz: Size and arm strength. Those characteristics define Dunford, whose fastball averages 93 mph and maxes out at 96 mph. The Mercer commit also throws a sweeping slider, changeup and curveball. He needs to be polished as a pitcher, making him a long-term project for the Tigers, but his above-average athleticism is a sign that he will find success in his development plan. Dunford profiles as a true power pitcher, and if he ends up signing, he could turn out to be a steal for the Tigers in the 12th round.
Age: 21.
Vitals: 6-0, 195.
Bats/throws: Left/right.
Drafted: 13th round (No. 380 overall).
The buzz: Callahan hit .342 with 11 home runs, 30 walks and 34 strikeouts in 53 games as a junior this season en route an All-Atlantic-10 first-team selection. He also played seven games for the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod League, hitting .250 with three walks and two strikeouts. The three-year college player showcased speed on the bases, plate discipline and the potential to develop his hit tool. He appears to be a well-rounded player with versatility in the outfield.
Age: 22.
Vitals: 5-11, 195.
Bats/throws: Switch/right.
Drafted: 14th round (No. 410 overall).
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