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17-Year-Old Detroit Tigers Prodigy Turns Heads With Big Performance Monday

17-Year-Old Detroit Tigers Prodigy Turns Heads With Big Performance Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers' organization has improved not just at the Major League level but also at the farm system level with top prospects like Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle and Bryce Rainer among those impressing at the minor league level. Advertisement A bit further down the Tigers' Top 2025 prospect Rankings from is outfielder Cris Rodriguez, who is just 17 years old and is not expected to arrive in the Majors until 2030. Rodriguez's stellar play is causing fans and scouts alike to stand up and take notice, as the hot prospect is climbing the charts and performing admirably in the Dominican League. AJ Hinch (L) meets with Scott Harris and owner Chris Illitch on Feb. 20 in Florida.© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Detroit Tigers RED HOT prospect, Cris Rodriguez, smacks a ball down the left field line, driving in Heison Sanchez to secure a 5-4 Tigers victory in extra innings," the page Woodward Sports wrote on Monday, sharing video of Rodriguez's clutch hit. Advertisement Rodriguez is currently ranked 8th among Tigers minor league prospects despite his youth and is a 6-foot-3, 203 pound outfielder. "He and Rainer will replace the Big 3 at West Michigan," one fan said of Rodriguez. "Gotta trade some AA guys." Rodriguez is hitting .348 with 3 home runs and 11 RBI this season with the Dominican League Tigers, playing in the San Pedro de Macoris division. The Tigers have the best record in baseball with 46 wins so far this season heading into Tuesday's three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager AJ Hinch's team struggled against the Cincinnati Reds and needs strong pitching to avert another series loss to the Pirates after multiple disappointments vs. the Reds. Advertisement Related: Tigers Make Move on Relief Pitcher After Rough Outing vs. Reds This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.