2016 MLB Draft

[Rebbiv]

Not having a 2nd or 3rd round pick, then drafting a HS pitcher proves how dim the Tiger organization is.

1st two rounds HS players by Tigers:

1991 = (1) Justin Thompson
1991 = (1) Trever Miller
1991 = (1) Tarrick Brock OF
1992 = (2) Yuri Sanchez SS
1993 = (1) Matt Brunson SS
1993 = (2) Tony Fuduric
1994 - (2) Mike Darr OF
1997 = (2) Shane Loux
1998 = (1) Nate Cornejo
2000 = (1) Matt Wheatland
2000 = (2) Chad Petty
2002 = (1) Scott Moore SS
2002 = (2) Brett Clevlen OF
2003 = (2) Jay Sborz
2005 = (1) Cameron Maybin OF
2007 = (1) Rick Porcello
2007 = (1) Brandon Hamilton
2009 = (1) Jacob Turner
2010 = (1) Nick Castellanos
2012 = (2) Jake Thompson
2014 = (1) Derek Hill
2015 = (1) Beau Burrows
2016 = (1) Matt Manning


I am sorry, I just feel High School picks at the top of the draft are huge gambles. There isn't anything like "for sure" picks in MLB draft, but certainly HS picks are more uncertain than college players. DET's track record picking a HS player in the first 2 rounds isn't all that great either.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ck-right-hander-manning-first-round/85674708/
Tigers first-round pick Manning has 'fresh arm'.
Detnews

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/det/video/t...aft-2016-pleis-on-tigers-selection-of-manning
Webvideo Pleis on Manning selection.
Tigers director of amateur scouting Scott Pleis discusses the team's selection of Matt Manning ninth overall in the 2016 Draft.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/06/10/tigers-go-for-big-payoff-with-righthander-matt-manning/
Tigers Go For Big Payoff With Righthander Matt Manning.
CBSDetroit

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/6/...t-detroit-tigers-matt-manning-scouting-report
MLB Draft 2016: Meet RHP Matt Manning, the Tigers' newest top prospect.
bybtb

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/6/9/11899290/matt-manning-detroit-tigers-2016-mlb-draft-signability
MLB draft 2016: Tigers not worried about Matt Manning's signability.
bybtb

http://www.westofwoodward.com/2016/06/the-tigers-took-matt-manning-in-mlb.html
The Tigers took Matt Manning in the MLB draft, but who is he?
WWTB

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=29480
Some Projection Left: 2016 Day One Draft Analysis.
BaseballProspectus

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/06/tigers_take_seven_college_play.html#incart_river_index
Tigers take seven college players, including four pitchers, on second day of MLB draft.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...it-tigers-kyle-funkhouser-mlb-draft/85703872/
Detroit Tigers get funky, draft RHP Kyle Funkhouser in 4th round.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...yle-funkhouser-no-regrets-mlb-draft/85721632/
Tigers' 4th rounder Kyle Funkhouse has no regrets about draft position.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-stick-pitching-early-day-mlb-draft/85706122/
Tigers stick with pitching early on Day 2 of MLB draft.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-draft-picks-drills-bull-free-steak/85719308/
Tigers’ draft pick drills bull, but no free steak.
Detnews

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...louisvilles-kyle-funkhouser?topicid=167757330
Tigers take heavy dose of pitchers until end of Day 2.
Tigers official site

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...-has-no-regrets-about-draft?topicid=167757330
Degree in hand, Funkhouser has no regrets.
Tigers official site

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/6/10/11905724/2016-mlb-draft-detroit-tigers-kyle-funkhouser
MLB Draft 2016: Detroit Tigers select former 1st rounder Kyle Funkhouser with 115th pick.
bybtb

http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/06/10/detroit-tigers-select-rhp-kyle-funkhouser-in-2016-mlb-draft/
Detroit Tigers Select RHP Kyle Funkhouser in 2016 MLB Draft.
djc

http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/06/10/detroit-tigers-select-rhp-mark-ecker-in-2016-mlb-draft/
Detroit Tigers Select RHP Mark Ecker in 2016 MLB Draft.
djc

http://espn.go.com/blog/mlb/post/_/id/10152/2016-draft-picks-detroit-tigers
2016 Draft Picks: Detroit Tigers.
espn

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2016...-kyle-funkhouser-rhp-university-of-louisville
2016 MLB Draft: Kyle Funkhouser, RHP, University of Louisville.

Kyle Funkhouser’s long wait to hear his name called ended when he was picked in the fourth round by the Tigers. Funkhouser was picked 35th overall in last year’s draft by the Dodgers but gambled by returning for his senior season, turning down significant money for a chance to be chosen higher this year. Even with a strong finish to the season, Funkhouser’s inconsistency appears to have cost him. He might win a national title at Louisville, but financially the decision to come back to school has cost him.

http://www.sportsmedia101.com/detro...-funkhouser-detroit-tigers-might-strike-gold/
With Fourth Round Pick of Louisville’s Kyle Funkhouser, Detroit Tigers Might Strike Gold.
Tigers101

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...timistic-deal-can-worked-out-tigers/85714878/
New draftee Matt Manning optimistic deal can be worked out with Tigers.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...picks-in-the-2016-mlb-first-year-player-draft
Draft capsules for each of the Tigers? picks in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
OaklandPress

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.sportsmedia101.com/detro...tt-manning-with-ninth-pick-in-2016-mlb-draft/
Detroit Tigers Take Calculated Risk in Drafting Matt Manning with Ninth Pick in 2016 MLB Draft.
Tigers101

 

[kalinecountry]

http://m.mlb.com/draft/tracker/#!ft=team&fv=det
Third day 2016 DRAFT TRACKER Live.....

 

[stonecold2136]

Not having a 2nd or 3rd round pick, then drafting a HS pitcher proves how dim the Tiger organization is.

1st two rounds HS players by Tigers:

1991 = (1) Justin Thompson
1991 = (1) Trever Miller
1991 = (1) Tarrick Brock OF
1992 = (2) Yuri Sanchez SS
1993 = (1) Matt Brunson SS
1993 = (2) Tony Fuduric
1994 - (2) Mike Darr OF
1997 = (2) Shane Loux
1998 = (1) Nate Cornejo
2000 = (1) Matt Wheatland
2000 = (2) Chad Petty
2002 = (1) Scott Moore SS
2002 = (2) Brett Clevlen OF
2003 = (2) Jay Sborz
2005 = (1) Cameron Maybin OF
2007 = (1) Rick Porcello
2007 = (1) Brandon Hamilton
2009 = (1) Jacob Turner
2010 = (1) Nick Castellanos
2012 = (2) Jake Thompson
2014 = (1) Derek Hill
2015 = (1) Beau Burrows
2016 = (1) Matt Manning


I am sorry, I just feel High School picks at the top of the draft are huge gambles. There isn't anything like "for sure" picks in MLB draft, but certainly HS picks are more uncertain than college players. DET's track record picking a HS player in the first 2 rounds isn't all that great either.

At least since 2005 the only terrible pick was Hamilton in 2007. All the rest of the players have or probably will at least make it to the Majors

 

[Rebbiv]

At least since 2005 the only terrible pick was Hamilton in 2007. All the rest of the players have or probably will at least make it to the Majors

Derek Hill has been a bust so far, not sure why anyone would think at this point he will make the majors.

Nate Cornejo, Shane Loux, Bett Clevlen, etc, etc all made it to the majors. Very few didn't make the majors. And so far, only Maybin and Procello has had 10+ WAR at the MLB level.

 

[@Stakesarehigh]

Say what you what about DD but he was light years better than Randy (trade to the padres/astros) Smith.

As another poster said those guys have been pretty respectable since 05 aside from Hamilton and now Hill.

 

[Rebbiv]

Say what you what about DD but he was light years better than Randy (trade to the padres/astros) Smith.

As another poster said those guys have been pretty respectable since 05 aside from Hamilton and now Hill.

While he had other issues, Smith rarely drafted HS players in the first 2 rounds. It takes 5-7 years to accurately evaluate HS draftees. From 2011 on, it is anyone's "guess".

 

[@Stakesarehigh]

While he had other issues, Smith rarely drafted HS players in the first 2 rounds. It takes 5-7 years to accurately evaluate HS draftees. From 2011 on, it is anyone's "guess".

I agree it's still early on the younger guys..

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/06/tigers_take_cancer_survivor_cl.html#incart_river_index
Tigers pick cancer survivor Clate Schmidt, a RHP from Clemson, in 20th round of MLB draft.
Mlive

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...ncer-survivor-clate-schmidt?topicid=167757330
Cancer survivor Schmidt drafted by Tigers.
Tigers official site

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-stock-catching-final-day-mlb-draft/85768840/
Tigers stock up on catching on final day of MLB draft.
Detnews

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/articl...us-on-arms-to-wrap-up-draft?topicid=167757330
Tigers maintain focus on arms to wrap up Draft.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

Comments from Perfect Games Brian Sakowski.

Pegged Manning to the #Tigers several weeks ago. 6'6" RHP, plus athlete, 92-96 w/ 6 sink this spring. Huge upside, great pick for Detroit.

Tigers take Kyle Funkhouser, who has fallen quite a bit. Good value there. RHSP, good FB/SL, velo wavered this spring. Comp rounder last yr.

If Funkhouser's development ends up closer to the "high" he's shown, Tigers got a steal in the 4th round.

Tigers take a more traditional #TigersPick with Mark Ecker. Reliever, very strong arm, touches high 90's, quality changeup, breaker lags.

Tigers take Brian Garcia, Miami's closer. Reliever in college, probably a reliever in pro ball, middle relief-type upside, has 4 pitches.

Tigers take Austin Sodders in round 7. Big lefty, collegiate performer, fringe stuff, has some deception, backend type if it all breaks well.

Tigers take Jacob Robson in the 8th from Miss. St. CF, 70 runner, very good glove at premium position, bat to ball skills, lots of SB potential.

Tigers 9th rounder is a familiar name in UVA's Daniel Pinero. Like 6'5" 215, plays SS relatively well for size, has some juice.

Tigers 14th rounder Austin Athmann, from University of Minnesota. Catcher. Outstanding 2016 season, strong dude, has some juice.

Tigers take Michigan's Evan Hill in the 25th. Long, lanky lefty, 4 year SP, quality arsenal, FB mostly 86-89. Mt. Pleasant native.

Tigers take arguably the best player remaining on the board in Drew Mendoza. I had 1st round grade on him, LH stuck at 3B w/ pop project.

Tigers close the draft with Dalton Feeney, huge arm strength RHP from North Dakota. Up to 96-97 at times, heading to #Mizzou

 

[kalinecountry]

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/det/video/t...takes-a-look-at-the-tigers-picks/?team_id=116
Webvideo 2016 Draft Recap: Tigers.
MLB.com weighs in on the Tigers' selections in the 2016 Draft.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=29493
Some Projection Left: The Best & Worst of Day Two.
BaseballProspectus

Round 8:
Closest to the majors: Detroit Tigers: Jacob Robson, OF, Mississippi State.
Hey, back to back Mississippi State guys in this spot. That?s fun, right? Robson is one of the fastest runners in the class, and he uses that speed and quality instincts make him a quality defender at all three spots. There?s zero power here, but he should get on base enough to be a fourth outfielder in a relatively short amount of time.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/183509748
Tigers Select 30 Players on Final Day of the 2016 MLB Draft.
Tigers tab 20 pitchers and 18 position players during draft.
Press Release Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers selected 38 players in the 2016 @MLBDraft. The club drafted 20 pitchers & 18 position players, release below:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CktVJUPWsAAWsMq.jpg

 

[kalinecountry]

http://motorcitybengals.com/2016/06/12/detroit-tigers-top-10-prospects-following-draft/
Detroit Tigers Top 10 Prospects Following Draft.
mcbtb

http://motorcitybengals.com/2016/06/12/detroit-tigers-draft-day-2-recap/
Detroit Tigers Draft: Recapping the Second Day.
mcbtb

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.scout.com/mlb/tigers/story/1677314-tigstown-2016-detroit-tigers-draft-central
TigsTown 2016 Detroit Tigers Draft Central.

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/06/tigers_major_league_baseball_d.html#0
MLB draft recap: Tigers' top picks and draftees from Michigan.
Mlive