Touted Tigers righty Casey Mize, No. 1 pick in 2018 draft, impresses in major league debut

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, had an impressive start to his major league debut before running into trouble and exiting in the fifth inning Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox.

Mize allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out seven and walking none in 4⅓ innings. The 23-year-old was replaced by Jose Cisnero after Yoan Moncada’s RBI single tied the game at 3. The White Sox would go on to beat the visiting Tigers 5-3.

Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire said he liked what he saw from Mize.

“We saw a pretty good pitcher out there tonight,” Gardenhire said. “We’re really excited for him.

“He’s a very professional kid. He made some pretty good hitters look bad over there.”

.@casey_Mize's 1st K was nasty.

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 20, 2020 at 08:14 AM | 7 comment(s)
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