Breaking down Detroit Tigers picks in Rounds 3-10 of MLB draft in 2024
The Detroit Tigers will make eight selections in Rounds 3-10 on Monday in the 2024 MLB draft, completing 10 of the 20 rounds.
On Sunday, the Tigers made three picks: high school shortstop Bryce Rainer in Round 1 (No. 11 overall), high school right-hander Owen Hall in Round 2 (No. 49 overall) and high school left-hander Ethan Schiefelbein in Competitive Balance Round B (No. 72 overall).
Rounds 11-20 begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The Tigers' first selection Monday was No. 85 overall in the third round, followed by No. 114 overall in the fourth round, No. 147 overall in the fifth round, No. 176 overall in the sixth round, No. 206 overall in the seventh round, No. 236 overall in the eighth round, No. 266 in the ninth round and No. 296 in the 10th round.
FIRST CHOICE: Tigers select high school shortstop Bryce Rainer with No. 11 pick in 2024 MLB draft
Meet the newest Tigers, beginning in the third round:
San Diego RHP Josh Randall
Age: 21.
Vitals: 6 feet 4, 240 pounds.
Bats/throws: Right/right.
Drafted: Third round (No. 85 overall).
The buzz: Randall transitioned from catcher to pitcher after high school, and in college, he worked out of the bullpen for Arizona in 2022 and 2023. Everything changed when he transferred to San Diego for the 2024 season. At San Diego, Randall entered the starting rotation and thrived, posting a 3.73 ERA with 27 walks and 84 strikeouts across 72⅓ innings in 14 starts. He is a sinker-slider pitcher who throws from a sidearm slot. He throws four pitches: sinker, slider, changeup and four-seam fastball. His sinker has reached 98 mph and generates ground balls, while his slider misses bats. Randall throws enough strikes to develop as a starter, but his sinker-slider profile could push him to a high-leverage reliever role in the future.
Wake Forest RHP Michael Massey
Age: 21.
Vitals: 6-5, 230.
Bats/throws: Right/right.
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 114 overall).
The buzz: Massey pitched for Tulane in 2022, then he transferred to Wake Forest for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He dominated as one of the best relievers at the college level in 2023, but he wasn't as sharp as a starter in 2024. Massey posted a 4.76 ERA with 24 walks and 51 strikeouts across 34 innings in 13 games (10 starts), missing some time with a back injury. He throws his fastball around 93 mph, maxing out at 97 mph, with elite ride. He also features a nasty slider as his best secondary pitch, with his changeup and curveball as below-average pitches. The fastball-slider combination makes him a perfect fit for the bullpen as a professional.
Notre Dame SS Jack Penney
Age: 21.
Vitals: 6-1, 190.
Bats/throws: Left/right.
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 147 overall).
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers picks in Rounds 3-10 of MLB draft: A breakdown
