McCraine's name popped up shortly before the Draft as a candidate for a seven-figure bonus from a small group of teams. As a 6-foot-7, 205-pounder with big left-handed power potential, a fastball that reaches 94 mph and athleticism for his size,

The Tigers hold the No. 24 overall pick, their latest first pick since 2012, after reaching the playoffs. A trip to the postseason meant the Tigers were ineligible for the draft lottery, which awarded the Washington Nationals the No. 1 overall pick.

For only the third time in the last eight MLB drafts, the Detroit Tigers do not have a top-10 overall pick.