Tigers draft four players led by Coastal Carolina pitcher Cameron Flukey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Detroit Tigers selected four players during Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft, a notable change with three of the picks coming from college programs. Coastal Carolina pitcher Cameron Flukey was the first selection at No. 22, followed by Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc at No. 61 and Florida Gulf Coast pitcher Evan Dempsey at No. 69. The Tigers' executive staff emphasized that their choices were based on available talent and not driven by immediate roster needs. The lone high school player taken by the Tigers was Louisiana shortstop Dominic Pellegrin at No. 125. The organization expressed optimism about the potential development of their picks, particularly Flukey, despite his limited play this season due to injury.
- •Detroit's draft picks included three college players and one high school player.
- •Cameron Flukey was selected 22nd overall after an injury-shortened season.
- •The Tigers focused on acquiring talent rather than immediate roster needs.
- •Mark Conner expressed excitement about the potential of all four selections.
- •Tyson LeBlanc and Evan Dempsey were the other college picks in the draft.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers top scout, assistant GM size up Day 1 selections in MLB Draft
"The Tigers’ Day 1 draft haul was a departure from the norm for this regime, with three of four picks from the college ranks.
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