HOUSTON — The Detroit Tigers benched Spencer Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, on Friday for the second of four games against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
The 22-year-old, slumping a month into his rookie season, received advice from assistant hitting coach Mike Hessman.
"I definitely like hearing what he has to say," Torkelson said. "You don't take everything. No one takes everything from everyone, but bits and pieces have really clicked for me with him."