Tigers' Ben Jacobs, Orioles' Joseph Dzierwa recognized as rising prospects

Ben Jacobs of the Detroit Tigers and Joseph Dzierwa from the Baltimore Orioles have been recognized by Baseball America as 'up-arrow' prospects. Jacobs, drafted in the third round last year, has made a significant impact in the Tigers' system with strong performances at both low Single-A and high Single-A levels, accumulating a 4.15 ERA since his promotion. Dzierwa, a left-handed starter and former standout at Michigan State, has excelled in Double-A, posting a 2.70 ERA and climbing to No. 5 in the Orioles' prospect rankings. Both players are gaining attention for their potential in their respective organizations.

• 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers pitcher, MSU product among Baseball America's 'up-arrow' prospects