Detroit Tigers 2010 Draft Recap
June 14, 2010
We're not really sure if Chance Ruffin will be used as a starter or a reliever, and it seems Texas coach Augie Garrido wasn't either. Ruffin served both roles during his career with the Longhorns, putting up comparable numbers in either role.
At #68, the Tigers nabbed Arkansas' Drew Smyly, a selection pigeon-holed as a "performance" pick...and for good reason. Smyly fares well in our system, posting pitching runs above average of +40, +28, and +12 during his college career.
We've already written about our affinity for Bryan Holaday. He's a wizard behind the plate, so if the Tigers can convince him that walking is important, their 193rd pick could pay big dividends.
Outfielder Collin Kuhn was Detroit's 15th round pick. His 39 whiffs in 169 at-bats in 2009, was a huge warning sign. He's gotten better--43 strikeouts in 244 at-bats this season--but this still may not end well.
Draft Class Breakdown
Here's a general idea of who they took, and where they got 'em. To compare to other teams and MLB averages, check out this post at THT Live.
Pos 4YR JC HS Total RHP 11 1 3 15 LHP 4 4 2 10 C 3 0 3 6 1B 4 0 0 4 2B 2 0 0 2 3B 1 0 1 2 SS 2 0 2 4 LF 3 0 0 3 RF 0 1 0 1 OF 1 0 3 4 Total 31 6 14
Splits for Tigers Draftees
44 - Nick Castellanos, Archbishop McCarthy HS (FL)
48 - Chance Ruffin, Texas
68 - Drew Smyly, Arkansas
100 - Rob Brantly, University of California - Riverside
133 - Cole Green, Texas
163 - Alexander Burgos, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
193 - John Holaday, Texas Christian
223 - Corey Jones, Cal State - Fullerton
253 - Patrick Leyland, Bishop Canevin HS (PA)
283 - Tony Plagman, Georgia Tech
313 - Cole Nelson, Auburn
343 - Brian Dupra, Notre Dame
373 - Kyle Ryan, Auburndale Sr HS (FL)
403 - Michael Polk, U Tennessee
433 - Patrick Cooper, Bradley University
463 - Collin Kuhn, U Arkansas Fayetteville
493 - Jordan Pratt, U Arkansas Fayetteville
523 - Drew Gagnier, Oregon
553 - Hosh Ashenbrenner, Lewis-Clark St Col
583 - Jeff Rowland, Georgia Tech
613 - Tyler White, Alabama
643 - James Meador, U San Diego
673 - Jake Hernandez, Los Osos HS (CA)
703 - Dominic Ficociello, Fullerton HS (CA)
733 - Tyler Clark, Missouri
763 - Shawn Teufel, Liberty University
793 - Jeff Ferrell, Pitt CC
823 - Leslie Smith, St. Louis CC Meramec
853 - Jack Duffey, The Heritage School (GA)
883 - Christopher Joyce, Central Arizona College
913 - Logan Hoch, Wichita St U
943 - Matthew Little, Kentucky
973 - Clay Jones, U Alabama Tuscaloosa
1003 - Brennan Smith, Bowling Green
1033 - Nolan Sanburn, Kokomo HS (IN)
1063 - Cody Hall, Southern U A&M
1093 - Ryan Soares, George Mason U
1123 - Carlos Lopez, Cal St Fullerton
1153 - Jake Dziubczynksi, Central Arizona Col
1183 - Bo McClendon, Valparaiso U
1213 - Pete Miller, Trinity International U
1243 - Matt Perry, Col of The Holy Cross
1273 - Kevin Grant, Millard West HS (NE)
1303 - Blake Bell, Bishop Carroll Catholic HS (KS)
1333 - Ricky Knapp, Port Charlotte HS (FL)
1363 - Jacob Morton, Hudsonville HS (MI)
1393 - Ben Verlander, Goochland HS (VA)
1423 - Christopher Triplett, Sandy Creek HS (GA)
1453 - Tyler Marincov, Timbercreek HS (FL)
1483 - Tyson Kendrick, Tabor Col
1513 - Jake Ross, Wor-Wic CC