Detroit Tigers minor league players
The article profiles several promising minor league players in the Detroit Tigers organization, highlighting their diverse paths through the farm system. The most notable is Josue Briceño, a Venezuelan catcher/first baseman who made history in 2024 by becoming the first player ever to win the Triple Crown in the Arizona Fall League, earning the Joe Black Award MVP; he was later selected for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game and promoted to Double-A Erie, though a wrist surgery in March 2026 will sideline him for months. Justice Bigbie (a 2021 19th-round pick from Western Carolina) and Garrett Burhenn (a 2021 ninth-round pick from Ohio State, who signed for a $160,800 bonus) have both climbed through the system, with Burhenn having earned All-Big Ten honors in college. Brett Callahan, a 13th-round pick in 2023 from Saint Joseph's, played in the Cape Cod League and has advanced to the Toledo Mud Hens by 2026. The list also includes Yoniel Curet, a Dominican pitcher, and collectively shows how the Tigers build their roster through college drafts, international signings, and standout performances in developmental leagues.
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