Detroit Tigers promote former Franklin High School baseball star Max Clark

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Max Clark’s first full season in professional baseball is going exactly the way many people in Indiana knew it would: Outstanding. The Detroit Tigers’ High-A affiliate West Michigan Whitecaps announced on X that Clark has been promoted.

“Clark is currently ranked the 10th best prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline,” SB Nation said of the promotion . “He currently has six home runs and 25 stolen bases, slashing .279/.379/.402 with a 14.3 percent walk rate against a 17.4 percent strike out rate. He leads the Florida State League in RBI with 58, and has really caught fire in June/July after a slow start.”

Clark was the third overall pick in the 2023 draft after a stellar career at Franklin High School.

“Clark has all the tools to be an elite center fielder, and he has the discipline and contact ability to be a fine major league hitter as well,” SB Nation added. “He’s a bit underpowered right now, but should have average power as he fills out. This is a possible five-tool beast in the making, and Clark brings a lot of leadership ability to the table as well.”

The promotion comes a week after Clark became just the fifth player in Lakeland’s history to compete in the All-Star Futures Game. The 19-year-old patrolled center field for the entire contest, and went 1-for-4 with a single.

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