Road to Detroit Ep13 – Crouching Tiger, Not So Hidden Talent

Road To Detroit Episode 1: Mize on the Rise: Updates from around the Tigers minor league system, as well as an interview with the top-ranked pitching prospect in all of minor league baseball, right-hander Casey Mize. Plus, Tigers V.P. of Player Development David Littlefield provides insight on what goes into making tough decisions, from drafting players to developing them. by Tigers Extra Innings

55 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 3: Draft Breakdown: Host Dan Hasty interviews Tigers top Draft pick Riley Greene, regarded as the best pure hitter in high school baseball, then talks to director of amateur scouting Scott Pleis to hear why the club is optimistic about their 2019 Draft class. Plus, updates from throughout the Tigers farm system, including a prospect with back-to-back 2-home run games. by Tigers Extra Innings

59 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 16: The Roadies: In the final episode of the season, it’s time to hand out the first ever “Roadies” Awards, honoring the players in the Tigers' farm system in a way they’ve never been honored before. by Tigers Extra Innings

71 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 11: Taking You to Skubal: Host Dan Hasty welcomes pitcher Tarik Skubal, one of 2019’s breakout performers in the Tigers' Minor League system. Plus, Detroit Free Press writer Anthony Fenech joins the show to discuss the trades that sent Shane Greene and Nicholas Castellanos to new MLB homes and brought more depth to the Tigers' farm system. by Tigers Extra Innings

49 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 6: Bringing The Funk: Catching up with the Tigers AAA Affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens. Featuring interviews with pitcher Kyle Funkhouser, who’s knocking on the door of the big leagues; longtime voice of the Mud Hens, Jim Weber; and MLB.com Tigers beat writer, Jason Beck. Plus, a little bit of way-too-early-but-still-fun hype on 1st round pick Riley Greene’s pro debut. by Tigers Extra Innings

52 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 15: High Flying: It’s time to check in with the red hot Lakeland Flying Tigers, starting with right-handed starter Paul Richan, who was acquired in the deal that sent Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. Then we hear from Lakeland manager Andrew Graham, who has guided his squad into a battle for a postseason berth in the High Single-A Florida State League. Plus updates from around the Tigers' farm system, including Riley Greene, Nick Quintana and Bryant Packard. by Tigers Extra Innings

50 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 7: Get Your Motor Running: Connecticut Tiger outfielder Bryant Packard’s machine-like consistency at the plate has RTD podcast host Dan Hasty searching for a proper nickname for this year’s 5th round pick. Plus, interviews with 2nd round pick Nick Quintana, who’s off to a solid start in West Michigan; and Connecticut Tigers manager Brayan Pena, who likes what he sees in Packard’s work ethic. by Tigers Extra Innings

56 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 13: Top Level Report: Host Dan Hasty checks in with the top 2 levels of the Tigers farm system. First, Toledo hitting coach Mike Hessman provides an insider’s guide to the Mud Hens hitters who are knocking on the Major League door. Then, Erie broadcaster Greg Gania gives a full update on a Seawolves team that features a who’s who of Tiger prospects, including a breakdown of Casey Mize’s Saturday night start. by Tigers Extra Innings

48 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 2: Who to pick?: Host Dan Hasty teams up with MLB's Jim Callis to breakdown the possibilities for the Tigers first round pick (5th overall) in the MLB Draft on Monday. Plus, Dan interviews one of the Tigers hottest prospects, Toledo Mud Hens catcher Jake Rogers, and takes you around the farm system for the weekly round up. by Tigers Extra Innings

45 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 5: SeaWolves, HearWolves: Checking in on the Erie SeaWolves, who feature one of the most talented pitching staffs in all of minor league baseball. Interviews with 2017 first round pick Alex Faedo, manager Mike Rabelo, and broadcaster Greg Gania. Plus updates on Casey Mize’s sore shoulder, and where some of the Tigers’ 2019 top picks are heading to start their pro careers. by Tigers Extra Innings

51 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 9: Manning on Fire: The Tigers No. 2 overall prospect, Matt Manning, has one of the best right arms in the minor leagues, but his most impressive talent may just be his savant-like knowledge of ‘The Office’. Manning answers every question – including TV trivia – thrown his way, before Dan Hasty takes his turn in the hot seat with a round of queries from the mailbag. Plus, updates on Riley Greene, Kody Clemens and Derek Hill. by Tigers Extra Innings

38 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 2: Dan, Daniel, McDaniel: Host Dan Hasty has plenty to update this week in the Tigers farm system, including a sooner-than-expected promotion for Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler to the Double A Erie SeaWolves. But one teammate they left in West Michigan may not be far behind. Fellow 2020 draftee and current West Michigan Whitecap Daniel Cabrera checks in, and explains how he wants more than to be just an “average Joe” as he pursues his major league dreams. Later on, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel offers his insights on the current state of the Tigers system, as well as who he thinks is at the head of the team’s draft day wish list. by Tigers Extra Innings

60 min listen

Road to Detroit, Presented by Carhartt Episode 16: Legends of the Fall: In our Season Finale, we spotlight the performances of Tigers prospects in the Arizona Fall League. by Tigers Extra Innings

66 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 12: Run, Forrest: Former Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge tells the story of his “Forrest Gump”-like rise through the minor leagues and eventual 13-year big league career. Then host Dan Hasty gets to know pitcher Joey Wentz, who joins the dominating Erie Seawolves rotation as the top prospect acquired in the Tigers deadline deals. by Tigers Extra Innings

42 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 14: Summer Breeze: Host Dan Hasty catches up with a pair of 2019 draftees who are blowin’ through the Tigers' farm system. First rounder Riley Greene and fifth rounder Bryant Packard are the guests, and each discusses his early success, as well as the challenges along the way to West Michigan. Plus, a chance to win free tickets to Red Wings Night at Comerica Park on August 30. by Tigers Extra Innings

46 min listen

Road to Detroit, Presented by Carhartt: Austin Powered: We discuss comments made by manager A.J. Hinch, and host Dan Hasty imagines its impact on future seasons. This week, we meet infielder/outfielder Austin Murr, who became the first 2021 Tigers Draft pick to advance to the High-A level. A Rawlings Gold Glove winner at the college level with NC State, Murr has begun his pro career, hitting over .300 with an on-base percentage over .450. We also honor the kids from Taylor North, who captured Michigan’s first Little League World Series title since 1959 by Tigers Extra Innings

43 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 8: International Bat of Mystery: Learn more about Cuban outfielder Roberto Campos, the 16-year-old prospect recently signed by the Tigers, as Dan Hasty talks to director of international operations Tom Moore. Plus, a first-hand account from 2019 2nd rounder Nick Quintana on his Draft day experience, as well as a one-on-one conversation with 2018 3rd round pick Kody Clemens. by Tigers Extra Innings

41 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 4: Tork Bomb: Dan Hasty welcomes the top-rated prospect in the Tigers farm system, Spencer Torkelson, to the show. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Draft talks about the fun, if brief, time he had in West Michigan; how Babe Ruth may have been challenged just as much as hitters are today; and his respect for Tigers Hall of Famer Alan Trammell. Plus, he even offers some thoughts on potential Tigers picks in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Tigers radio play-by-play voice Dan Dickerson joins in the second half, with his thoughts on the young players who are making a significant impact in Detroit, including Akil Baddoo and Jake Rogers. by Tigers Extra Innings

59 min listen

Road To Detroit Episode 10: Name and rank, please: First, Dan talks to Andre Lipcius, a 2019 3rd-round pick who knows all about power – as he set the single-season University of Tennessee record for home runs while also majoring in nuclear engineering. Then, Emily Waldon from The Athletic joins Dan in the studio to discuss her latest Tigers Top 30 prospect rankings, including an update on her No. 1, Casey Mize, as he returns from a brief stay on the Injured List. by Tigers Extra Innings

50 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 9: Here’s the Pitch: When the Tigers dealt Daniel Norris at the Trade Deadline, they received a pitcher who now ranks among their top 15 prospects. Right hander Reese Olson joins host Dan Hasty on this week’s episode of the RTD, and explains his rise up the prospect rankings. by Tigers Extra Innings

55 min listen

Road to Detroit Ep14 – Finishing Strong: 2021 #3 overall pick Jackson Jobe was popping gloves and eyeballs in his final 3 starts of the season, and host Dan Hasty has the details on a pitcher with a 97-mile per hour fastball and a slider that his catcher has called “electrifying”. Plus, listen in as Whitecaps manager Brayan Pena addresses a raucous West Michigan crowd following an unforgettable season-ending win in Grand Rapids. Later on, Erie’s new strikeout king Reese Olson is the featured guest. by Tigers Extra Innings

66 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 5: Dingler & Draft: A complete update of the Tigers highly-rated farm system includes more discussion of Riley Greene, as well as a pitcher who is spinning his way to a bright future. And host Dan Hasty brings in catching prospect Dillon Dingler for the first time, while attempting to get to the bottom of a 3-way bro triangle controversy that has caught the attention of fans online. Plus, Perfect Game’s Brian Sakowski offers his analysis of the upcoming amateur draft, which appears to be heavy on high school talent. by Tigers Extra Innings

55 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 1: We’re Back: After a one-year hiatus, host Dan Hasty returns with a podcast that covers the Detroit Tigers farm system like no other. This week, premier prospect Riley Greene joins the show to discuss the bonds he’s already formed with fellow future-Tigers throughout the organization, as a well as a recent dream that had him fighting an alligator. Plus, we check in with V.P. of Player Development David Littlefield, who likes what he sees as MLB’s #2 ranked farm system is back in full operation in 2021. by Tigers Extra Innings

60 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 8: Who Do You Think You Are?: Tigers first round draft pick, pitcher Jackson Jobe, considered himself a shortstop with a good arm just a couple years ago. Now, the high school pitcher of the year and the number 3 overall pick in the MLB draft is a key part of the Tigers future. by Tigers Extra Innings

54 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 6: Tough Actin’ Ty Madden: Perhaps a memorable commercial featuring John Madden inspired the Tigers to take Big 12 pitcher of the year Ty Madden in the late first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, or maybe it was just his plus-slider. Whatever the reason, the Tigers are fortunate to get the highly regarded right-hander with their 2nd pick of the draft, and Dan Hasty is fortunate to get one-on-one exclusive interviews with Madden, as well as up-and-coming shortstop Gage Workman, who was recently promoted from Lakeland to West Michigan. It’s a jam-packed episode of the Road to Detroit, including a rundown of the week’s highlights. by Tigers Extra Innings

39 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 14: The Players’ Pod: Following a recap of the power-packed weekend put together by the likes of Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, host Dan Hasty turns things over to a couple Single A West Michigan prospects who have been turning heads all summer. Colt Keith and Austin Murr take on the task of interviewing each other in a special “Players’ Pod” format, and the result is a revealing look at the fun and the struggles that come with playing Minor League Baseball. by Tigers Extra Innings

68 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 12: Beau on the Go: We’ve seen how MLB Pipeline and Baseball America feel about the Tigers top prospects, but what does Tigers management think about players like Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and Reese Olson? by Tigers Extra Innings

57 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 7: The Man From Everywhere: Tigers No. 15 prospect Colt Keith appears to be ahead of the learning curve in Lakeland, whether it’s his nearly .300 batting average as a 19-year-old, or his ease when discussing the many places he lived before even graduating from high school. Earlier in the show, Tigers director of amateur scouting Scott Pleis lays out the case for drafting high school pitcher Jackson Jobe third overall, describing the right-hander as a rare find with no obvious holes in his pitch mix. by Tigers Extra Innings

52 min listen

Road To Detroit presented by Carhartt Episode 3: Roger & Kody: Dan Hasty welcomes both Tigers prospect Kody Clemens, and his dad, 7-time Cy Young Award Winner, Roger, to the show. It’s a fun, insightful conversation as we bounce from childhood coverups (Kody’s brothers may have gotten away with some things) to Roger’s thoughts on the current controversy surrounding sticky substances in baseball. Plus, find out what Kody thinks about choosing his own path as a hitter in a game his dad dominated as a pitcher. by Tigers Extra Innings

62 min listen

Road to Detroit Ep8 – Feelin’ Jung: Imagine being told every day by your high school teacher that you were going to be drafted in the first round by a specific team, and then seeing it actually happen years later. That’s just one remarkable story Detroit Tigers first round pick Jace Jung has for his first appearance on the Road to Detroit podcast. But it might not be the most amazing. Listen in to learn all you need to know about the newest top prospect in the Tigers farm system, as well as an update several prospects who are rounding into form this summer, including Dillon Dingler and Parker Meadows. by Tigers Extra Innings

59 min listen

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Road to Detroit Ep13 – Crouching Tiger, Not So Hidden Talent

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