The Tigers select Ty Madden 32nd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft

With the 32nd selection in the 2021 MLB Draft (the second pick of Competitive Balance Round A), the Tigers selected RHP Ty Madden out of the University of Texas.

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Madden is one of the top right-handers available this year, and after thriving against Big 12 competition at Texas, he has a better chance to skyrocket up the minor league ladder than most of the pitchers in this draft class.

Madden had a 2.45 ERA over 18 starts this season, striking out 137 while walking 44 over 113.2 innings. He flashes a mid-90s fastball, a mid-80s slider, a low-80s changeup, and an upper-70s curveball. His fastball doesn’t have a ton of break, and there are some concerns that he’ll end up as a reliever in the majors because his changeup and curveball may no longer be usable as he moves up the ladder. But after falling further than expected, he’s a worthwhile gamble for Detroit.