73, according to MLB Pipeline.Cruz slashed .296/.405/.482 with 16 home runs and 31 doubles in 132 career college games.Like the three players selected by the Tigers earlier in this draft, Cruz has solid plate discipline. Cruz’s family has produced an astounding number of major leaguers. Cape Cod League, 2020 MLB Draft, 2021 MLB Draft. Cabrera is a patient hitter and outstanding defensive outfielder. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Cabrera was the No. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 73 overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft. MLB Draft General Fantasy Minor Graphs Live Looks Podcasts Scouting Reports Shop About Us ... Trei Cruz. He slashed .337/.463/.729 with 54 home runs, 33 doubles and more walks (110) than strikeouts (104) in 129 career college games.Torkelson was a unanimous All-American each of the last two seasons and twice played on Team USA.The Tigers got a value with this pick, nabbing the No. Tigers select SS Trei Cruz with No.

24 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He was a career .292/.393/.480 hitter as a college ballplayer and was a key part of the offensive core at Rice from his freshman year onward. September 9, 2019 . As a defender, Cruz has a good chance to stay up the middle, but it’s likely not as a shortstop. 38, so getting him at No. The Detroit Tigers have selected shortstop Trei Cruz with the No. 73 overall pick. If you’re a fan of players with good bloodlines, look no further. Now, like his father Jose Cruz Jr. before him and his grandfather Jose Cruz Sr. before him, Trei will be a professional baseball player. That was obviously a blow to the Tigers, as they would have had the top selection in each round.The Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by Torkelson was considered the consensus No. Cruz, 21, was the third of five Tigers picks on day two of the draft. 2019 Cape Cod Baseball League Top 25 Players. 1 player in the draft.

Don’t let his elevated strikeout rate fool you, he has a patient approach at the plate. Prospects Live Staff. 62 overall. Cape Cod League, 2020 MLB Draft, 2021 MLB Draft. The Detroit Tigers have selected shortstop Trei Cruz with the 73rd overall pick. Many thought the Tigers could take Cabrera at No. After taking players ranked higher than their final draft spot with their first two picks Thursday, the Tigers grabbed the No. Trei Cruz's MLB draft profile Check out highlights of Rice shortstop Trei Cruz, drafted 73rd overall by the Tigers. Detroit’s preference for college performers continues to dominate this draft class. Take one look at Cruz’s numbers and you will see a player who dominated the opposing pitchers in his three years at Rice. DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers selected Rice shortstop Trei Cruz in the third round of the MLB draft.. Cruz was selected with the No. Like all three of the Tigers’ preceding picks in this draft, Cruz was off to a torrid start in 2020, hitting well over .300 and drawing a ton of walks when the season was cut short.If you are a fan of MLB bloodlines, you’re in luck. 126 overall prospect at No. Stone Mountain in Georgia closes ahead of white nationalist rally, counterprotestThis Mega Grocery Chain Is Now Open Later Than Ever The Tigers drafted him as a shortstop, though, and he will get a chance to prove himself at the position as a pro. Being selected would earn him the distinction of becoming a third-generation Major Leaguer. He is an average runner, but his arm is a better fit a second base, where he played as a freshman. Like his father and grandfather before him, Trei will play pro ball.Trei Cruz … SS Trei Cruz, Rice. With the prospect depth in the minors, the Tigers could turn back into a playoff contender in the next couple of years.Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.Derick is a Senior Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. That includes his father, He's also the grand-nephew of Hector Cruz and Tommy Cruz, which would add another 11 seasons and 631 games. Dingler was the third-ranked catcher in the class.Dingler’s prospect status is built on his defense, as he’s ranked 55 in fielding and 65 in arm strength on the 20-80 scale.He also has above-average speed for a catcher, as well as a solid bat with power potential behind the dish.In three seasons with the Buckeyes, Dingler slashed .276/.367/.442 with 12 home runs, 21 doubles and 52 walks compared to 59 strikeouts in 115 games.As a junior in 2020, Dingler was off to a hot start, batting .340 with five home runs, four doubles and a 1.164 OPS in 58 plate appearances before the pandemic canceled the season.Daniel Cabrera was the team’s selection at No. Prospects Live Staff.