The Detroit News · Jul 9, 2023
Tigers expected to draft top college outfielder with third overall pick
An exceptional MLB Draft, deeper in talent than has been seen in years, is poised to deliver the Tigers an extraordinary player when Detroit chooses at the third-overall slot.
Three players who would head nearly any other year’s MLB Draft are bunched in a tense race to see who lands first with the Pirates when Commissioner Rob Manfred makes the initial call shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Tigers are expected to choose either of two highly touted college outfielders – Wyatt Langford from the University of Florida, or as appears increasingly likely, Dylan Crews from Louisiana State.