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Toolshed: Tigers' Hill back on upswing

2014 first-rounder off to hot start after struggles with injuries
April 10, 2019

Derek Hill just needed to be healthy. Derek Hill just needed to be healthy -- and to hit. The talent has always been there for the Tigers' 2014 first-rounder, specifically when it comes to his plus-plus speed and ability to track down balls in center field. But there was the quad

Tigers Prospect Primer: Rebuilding from within

Stewart, Gerber bash on door; Manning preparing for distance
March 26, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Christin Stewart, LFThe

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 20

Acuna continues to tear up Triple-A; German stars as starter
August 21, 2017

Braves OF Ronald Acuña Jr., Triple-A Gwinnett: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K -- What can possibly stop the Braves' top prospect in 2017? Acuna extended his hitting streak to eight games Sunday with his third straight multi-hit performance. Since joining Gwinnett on July 13, the 19-year-old is hitting .355/.417/.618 with

Hill continues to flash leather for Whitecaps

Tigers' No. 8 prospect earning reputation as human highlight reel
July 27, 2017

For much of the past three seasons, outfielder Derek Hill can regularly be found on either the highlight reel or the disabled list. Now in his third tour with Class A West Michigan, the Tigers' eighth-ranked prospect doesn't let the potential for injury affect how he plays the game."The way

Hill leads Whitecaps at the plate, in the field

Tigers No. 8 prospect triples twice, makes diving catch in center
July 16, 2017

While Derek Hill was in the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, he watched as a talented West Michigan Whitecaps roster put together one of the Minor Leagues' most impressive first halves. Back on that roster, he's contributing to the Whitecaps' second-half push.The Tigers' No. 8 prospect tripled