LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Zack Hess #68 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Spring Training game against the Houston Astros at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Astros defeated the Tigers 11-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The American League Central is highly regarded for its starting pitching prospect talent, but there are also several emerging, under-the-radar bullpen arms that could blaze their path through the division this season including one that is rising on the Detroit Tigers’ prospect rankings.
Impact relief pitching prospects rarely generate too much buzz or excitement, especially beyond the confines of the player’s own fan base.