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Detroit Tigers unleash No. 1 pick Spencer Torkelson at training camp

The Detroit Tigers’ Fourth of July fireworks came early Saturday afternoon.

Shortly before 2 p.m., No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson took the field for his first formal workout of summer camp.

The former the Arizona State slugger had his first batting practice session at Comerica Park.

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He emerged from the visitor’s dugout wearing No. 73. He was followed by a Tigers videographer as he went through calisthenics before taking swings.