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Breaking down Detroit Tigers' picks in Rounds 3-10 of 2023 MLB draft
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The Detroit Tigers will make eight selections in Rounds 3-10 on Monday in the 2023 MLB draft, completing 10 of the 20 rounds.
On Sunday, the Tigers made three picks: high school outfielder Max Clark in Round 1 (No. 3 overall), high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle in Competitive Balance Round A (No. 37 overall) and college second baseman Max Anderson in Round 2 (No. 45 overall).
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Rounds 11-20 begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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A general view during the 2023 MLB draft at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Seattle.
Detroit's first selection Monday was No. 76 overall in the third round, followed by No. 107 in the fourth round, No. 143 in the in the fifth round, No. 170 in the sixth round, No. 200 in the seventh round, No. 230 in the eighth round, No. 260 in the ninth round and No. 290 in the 10th round.
Meet the newest Tigers, beginning in the third round:
Lakeridge (Oregon) High School LHP Paul Wilson
Age:18.
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Vitals:6 feet 3, 205 pounds.
Bats/throws:Right/left.
Drafted:Third round (No. 76 overall).
The buzz:Wilson, ranked as the No. 51 draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, dropped to the Tigers at No. 76 overall and should sign an over-slot deal. (The slot value for the No. 76 pick is $945,100.) His father, Trevor Wilson, posted a 3.87 ERA in 728 innings across parts of eight MLB seasons from 1988-98, spending seven of eight years with the San Francisco Giants . The younger Wilson, an Oregon State commit, throws a 93 mph fastball, power curveball and changeup. His fastball has above-average carry and is often thrown at the top of the strike zone. The timing of his delivery could need to be tweaked as he transitions into the minor leagues. As a senior, Wilson registered 108 strikeouts in 49 innings.
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Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter @EvanPetzold .
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Breaking down Detroit Tigers' picks in Rounds 3-10 of 2023 MLB draft
