From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
DETROIT, MICH. –On Monday night, the Detroit Tigers made Auburn standout pitcher and Springville naive Casey Mize the first pick in the Major League Baseball draft.
In an interview on the MLB Network, Mize expressed gratitude and excitement to be the top pick.
“It means a ton,” Mize said. “I’m very thankful that the Tigers thought of me enough to take me with their first selection. I can’t describe this feeling right now.”
Mize has been the star on the mound for the Auburn Tigers who are preparing for the Super Regionals. This season he’s 10-5 with a 2.95 ERA and 151 strikeouts with 12 walks in 109⅔ innings pitched.