Tigers ranked seventh in MLB Pipeline's top catching prospect systems

MLB Pipeline has ranked the Detroit Tigers seventh among its top 10 farm systems for catching prospects, released on August 26. Notable catcher, Josue Briceño, who became the Arizona Fall League's first Triple Crown winner in 2024, has continued to show promise despite a slow start this season after recovering from wrist surgery. Briceño hit eight home runs in Double-A Erie before moving to Triple-A Toledo. Eduardo Valencia has also impressed after his July call-up, hitting.329 with six home runs and six doubles for the Tigers. The ranking reflects the Tigers' depth in offensive talent behind the plate, led by Briceño, Valencia, and Thayron Liranzo, who faces questions regarding his defensive abilities.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — 'Boppers' have Tigers among MLB Pipeline's top farm systems for catchers