A California native, Melton played college baseball at San Diego State and was selected by the Tigers in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He is currently ranked as the Tigers’ No. 10 prospect by MLB Pipeline. Scouting reports praise his mid-90s fastball and deep arsenal, which includes a cutter, curveball, slider and changeup.

The Detroit Tigers have signed their top two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft: Jordan Yost and Michael Oliveto, both to under-slot deals.

Just four draft picks cracked Baseball America's top 30 for the Tigers, though two made the top 10, with outfielder Nick Dumesnil checking in at No. 9, followed by Yost. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Dumesnil was selected in the eighth round (No. 249 overall) out of California Baptist University.

Ten members of LSU’s 2025 National Championship baseball team began their journey toward a Major League Baseball career this week, as nine Ti

Just over a week after being selected in the second round by the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 MLB Draft, RHP Malachi Witherspoon has signed his pro contract. He’ll receive $1,451,200 in 2025 — the full value for the being the 62nd overall pick,

DETROIT — Regardless of how the MLB Draft board shakes out Sunday night, the Tigers are in a prime position to leave with a supremely talented college hitter.. At least, if all goes well for the ...