There’s no debating that if the Detroit Tigers could fix one area over the next few years, it’d be on the left side of the infield.
The Tigers need some help offensively and defensively at that side, and will have an opportunity to address that in the MLB draft. The Tigers have the best farm system in baseball, so this will only be an opportunity for them to further improve it.
Unfortunately, these players won’t have an opportunity to make their debut as quickly as many Tigers fans will hope, but that’s a good thing given where the team stands.
When searching for who the Tigers could select, MLB.com recently predicted that they’ll take Kayson Cunningham with the 24th overall pick.
Cunningham is the fifth-ranked player in the 2025 high school class, according to Perfect Game, and the fourth overall-rated shortstop. He’s committed to the University of Texas and hit .445 during his Perfect Game career.
“Cunningham was the best hitter on the high school showcase last summer but seems to be the prep shortstop dropping further than expected. Plan B could be de Brun with Neyens, Hammond and Gamble also in the mix,” they wrote.
His Texas commitment could play a factor in this decision, as Texas is one of the top programs in the country and often finds ways to retain talent.
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However, even with NIL figures being much higher than some believe, the Tigers will have an opportunity to sign him because of the slot value.
If Cunningham decides to enter the professional ranks, which many expect, he could fall to the Tigers at 24 and be a great pick.
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