The West Michigan Whitecaps in conjuction with the Detroit Tigers have announced that three 2008 draft picks will be added to the 'Caps roster. Catcher Alex Avila, pitcher Brett Jacobson, and outfielder Andy Dirks will get their first taste of professional baseball in West Michigan.
Alex Avila is a left handed hitting catcher. He spent his college days at the University of Alabama. He was a fifth round pick of the Tigers in the '08 draft. He is son of Detroit's assistant general manager Al Avila.
Brett Jacobson is a right handed pitcher. He went to Vanderbuilt University. He was a fourth round pick by Detroit. So far he is the highest pick that has signed with Detroit.
Andy Dirks is a left handed outfielder. He's a product of Witchita State. He was an eighth round pick of the Tigers. He was a college teammate of Whitecaps closer Noah Krol.
More All Star Game News: First baseman Chris Carlson broke a bone in his left hand after being hit by a pitch at Tuesday's All-Star Game. He's expected to be out at least eight weeks, but should be back before the playoffs.
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Comments (3)
Lucky must be cool to watch them play
Ny - Ready For Change | 06/21/08, 08:28 AM
Report Offensive CommentWow...you know a lot about this team. Well at least the Tigers have some up-coming stars. Maybe they can get some bullpen help from these guys...lol
Dyhard -- Badgers vs Marshall | 06/21/08, 11:54 AM
Report Offensive Commentit's fun to watch them at this level and then see them in the Bigs a few years later. too bad the Tigers have been trading away some of the best minor league guys we've seen here (Maybin, Jurrjens, Hernandez)
Miguel#94 | 06/21/08, 05:34 PM
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