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Outside of top picks, Tigers take chances in Draft

Top pick Beau Burrows has a commitment to Texas A&M University, but with a $2,154,200 slot for the 22nd overall pick, the right-hander is widely expected to turn pro, just as the Tigers' other high school first-rounders have over the years.

"I'm confident that we will sign him," Tigers vice president of amateur scouting David Chadd said. "We wouldn't have taken him if we didn't think we could."

Tigers draft RHP Burrows No. 22
The Tigers select right-handed pitcher Beau Burrows with the 22nd pick of the 2015 MLB Draft

While the Tigers liked left-hander Tyler Alexander enough to use a second-round pick on him, earlier than many expected, he's a draft-eligible sophomore who could go back to TCU and be eligible next summer as a junior with a third season under his belt.