Detroit Tigers Draft Alabama RHP Dylan Smith

Alabama pitcher Dylan Smith throws against Florida during the SEC Tournament. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.] Sec Tournament Alabama Vs Florida

With the 74th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft the Detroit Tigers selected right-handed pitcher Dylan Smith from the University of Alabama.

After taking pitchers Jackson Jobe and Ty Madden with their first two picks, and Texas prep infielder Izaac Pacheco in the 2nd round, the Detroit Tigers returned to the mound with Dylan Smith, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Alabama.

Who is Dylan Smith?

Dylan Smith was one of the biggest risers in the draft this year, at least among college pitchers. In 2018 he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the…