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Last updated July 17, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Detroit Tigers
The Headline Pick
Cameron Flukey — P, Coastal Carolina
Selected at No. 22 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Detroit Tigers made 20 total selections in this draft class.
20 selections, opening with Cameron Flukey (P, Coastal Carolina) at No. 22 overall. 13 of the 20 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Detroit Tigers' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Cameron Flukey
Round 1, Pick 22Tyson LeBlanc
Round 2, Pick 61Evan Dempsey
Round 0, Pick 69Full Detroit Tigers Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Cameron Flukey | P | Coastal Carolina |
| 2 | 61 | Tyson LeBlanc | SS | Kansas |
| 0 | 69 | Evan Dempsey | P | Florida Gulf Coast |
| 4 | 125 | Dominic Pellegrin | SS | Holy Cross HS |
| 5 | 158 | Declan Dahl | P | Louisiana Tech |
| 6 | 187 | Maddox Molony | SS | Oregon |
| 7 | 216 | Brady Ballinger | 1B | Kansas |
| 8 | 246 | Robert Omidi | 3B | St. Martin SS |
| 9 | 276 | Kenneth Ward | P | Park University-Gilbert |
| 10 | 306 | Jack Turner | P | New Mexico State |
| 11 | 336 | Will Adams | 1B | Hoover HS |
| 12 | 366 | Tyler West | OF | Salt Lake CC |
| 13 | 396 | Jett Johnston | P | Auburn |
| 14 | 426 | Edwin Alicea | P | South Florida |
| 15 | 456 | Dustin Dunwoody | P | Royal HS |
| 16 | 486 | Michael Lane | P | Delaware State |
| 17 | 516 | Jack Byers | P | Artesia HS |
| 18 | 546 | Drake Meeks | P | Southern Mississippi |
| 19 | 576 | Cade Rusch | P | Bellarmine |
| 20 | 606 | Will Zielinski | P | Vauxhall HS |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Detroit Tigers have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Detroit Tigers made 20 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Detroit Tigers draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Detroit Tigers selected Cameron Flukey, P out of Coastal Carolina, with the No. 22 overall pick.
Who are the Detroit Tigers top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Detroit Tigers rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Cameron Flukey, Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Detroit Tigers rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Detroit Tigers rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.