The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for their second consecutive Spring Breakout win. They’re showcasing a roster brimming with top-tier talent and promising prospects.
This highly anticipated event will take place in North Port, Fla., and promises to be a thrilling showcase of baseball’s future stars. With a roster featuring five of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects, the Tigers are set to give fans an exciting glimpse into the next generation of baseball talent.
What is Spring Breakout?
MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event that highlights the rising stars of Minor League Baseball. It’s held from March 13-16 at various Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training.
This event comprises sixteen exhibition games featuring top prospects from each MLB organization. It serves as a new touchpoint on the baseball calendar, celebrating the sport’s budding talent.
Detroit Tigers’ Game Details
The Tigers will play their game on March 16 at 4:05 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in via multiple platforms including MLB.TV, MLB.com, the MLB App, GTV, 680 AM/97.3 FM, MLB Network, and Gameday.
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This extensive coverage ensures that fans won’t miss a moment of the action as the Tigers’ top prospects take the field.
Position Prospects to Watch
The Tigers’ roster for the Spring Breakout is packed with talent, including six of the team’s top seven position prospects. Among them are five players ranked in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100:
- Outfielder Max Clark (No. 6)
- Middle infielder Kevin McGonigle (No. 28)
- Shortstop Bryce Rainer (No. 52)
- Catcher Thayron Liranzo (No. 81)
- Slugging first baseman/catcher Josue Briceño (No. 94)
Josue Briceño, in particular, has garnered significant attention after winning the first Triple Crown in Arizona Fall League history and earning league MVP honors. In addition to these top prospects, the Tigers will also showcase up-and-coming talents such as:
- Speedy shortstop Franyerber Montilla (Tigers No. 14)
- Outfielder Roberto Campos (No. 23)
- Second baseman Max Anderson (No. 24)
- Infielder Carson Rucker (No. 25)
Pitching Prospects to Keep an Eye On
The Tigers’ pitching staff for the Spring Breakout is equally impressive, led by No. 9 prospect and reigning Tigers Minor League Pitcher of the Year Jaden Hamm. Other notable pitching prospects include:
- Troy Melton (No. 13)
- High-strikeout swingman Jake Miller (No. 18)
- Trade Deadline acquisition Joseph Montalvo (No. 20)
- Right-handers Josh Randall (No. 19) and Michael Massey (No. 21), both from last summer’s MLB Draft
Additionally, unranked prospect RJ Petit, a towering Double-A Erie reliever standing at 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, will also be part of the pitching lineup.
Why Certain Top Prospects Are Absent
While the roster is filled with promising talent, some top prospects are notably absent. This is primarily because they are currently in Major League camp competing for spots on the Detroit Tigers’ roster.
Notable absentees include:
- Top prospect Jackson Jobe (Pipeline’s No. 5 overall), who is vying for a spot in Detroit’s rotation
- No. 7 prospect Jace Jung and No. 11 prospect Trey Sweeney, both competing for big league roster spots at third base and shortstop, respectively
- No. 15 prospect Ty Madden, also competing as a pitcher
- No. 10 prospect Cris Rodriguez, who just joined the organization after signing during the international signing period in January
Other prospects, such as Owen Hall (No. 12), Ethan Schiefelbein (No. 16), and Zach Swanson (No. 26), were drafted last summer out of high school and are expected to begin their professional pitching careers later this season.
Complete Roster Breakdown
Pitchers
- Jaden Hamm, RHP, No. 9
- Troy Melton, RHP, No. 13
- Jake Miller, LHP, No. 18
- Josh Randall, RHP, No. 19
- Joseph Montalvo, RHP, No. 20
- Michael Massey, RHP, No. 21
- Tyler Owens, RHP, No. 29
- Max Alba, RHP, NR
- Micah Ashman, LHP, NR
- RJ Petit, RHP, NR
- CJ Weins, RHP, NR
Infielders
- Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B, No. 3 (MLB No. 28)
- Bryce Rainer, SS, No. 4 (MLB No. 52)
- Josue Briceño, 1B/C, No. 6 (MLB No. 94)
- Hao-Yu Lee, 2B, No. 8
- Franyerber Montilla, INF, No. 14
- Max Anderson, 2B, No. 24
- Carson Rucker, SS/3B, No. 25
- Jake Holton, 1B, NR
- John Peck, SS, NR
Outfielders
- Max Clark, OF, No. 2 (MLB No. 6)
- Roberto Campos, OF, No. 23
- Seth Stephenson, OF, NR
- Nomar Fana, OF, NR
- Brett Callahan, OF, NR
You can find more details about the Tigers’ Spring Breakout roster in the official MLB news article.
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