2015 Detroit Tigers Top 15 prospects

Organization grades:

Hitting: D+ ... Pitching: C- ... Top End Talent: D ... Depth: D  ... Overall: D


Minor League Affiliates:

Triple-A: Toledo (IL)
Double-A: Erie (EL)
High-A: Lakeland (FSL)
Low-A: West Michigan (MWL)
Short-season: Connecticut (NYP)
Rookie:  GCL Tigers (GCL)


1. Derek Hill (OF) … 6-2, 195 … R/R … 19 … 2014 (1) HS (CA)

Comments: Rangy, fast CF with polished feel for game. Frame could add strength and more loft in stroke could lead to above average power. Makes OK contact with quick, short swing and focuses on line drives to gaps. Knows strike zone and uses plus speed well on base. Accurate arm is asset in CF.

Development Path: The Tigers are high enough on his abilities to send him to Low-A West Michigan to begin the...

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