Brenny Paulino Targeted For Connecticut In 2013

The 2013 Connecticut Tigers could have a potential powerhouse pitching rotation in 2013, which is likely to feature hard throwing righty Brenny Paulino. Paulino headed into the 2012 season as the Detroit Tigers #6 prospect according to Baseball America. But Paulino developed an shoulder problem which shelved him for the entire 2012 season. It has been reported that Paulino will pitch for the CT Tigers in 2013. Paulino should be joined at Connecticut with the Tigers top draft pick in 2012 RHP Jake Thompson. Also targeted for the Connecticut pitching staff in 2013 are a slew of talented arms, that include Nick Carmichael, Joshua Carr, Yorfrank Lopez and Jose Valdez. 

Tyler Collins Leading Detroit Tigers In Hitting Early In Spring Training!

Don't Look now, but 2011 Connecticut Tigers' outfielder Tyler Collins is leading the Detroit Tigers in hitting in the early spring training action. Through 4 games, Collins is hitting .625 with two doubles, two triples and two RBI's. Other 2011 CT Tigers alumni stats:

Curtis Casali C (.333-0-0)

Eugenio Suarez SS (.000-0-0)

Melvin Mercedes P (0-0, 27.00)

Erie Sea Wolves In New Britain August 2, 3, 4

Connecticut Tigers fans will have a chance to see some former CT Tigers, when the Erie Sea Wolves come into New Britain Stadium to face the New Britain Rockcats on Friday Aug. 2 (7:05), Saturday Aug. 3 (7:05), and Sunday afternoon August 4 (1:05) The Sea Wolves are the Class AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

Jake Thompson Likely To Pitch With Connecticut In 2013

According to Baseball America, The Detroit Tigers top draft selection of 2012 RHP Jake Thompson is slated to start the 2013 season with the Connecticut Tigers of the NY-Penn League. Thompson pitched with the rookie level Gulf Coast Tigers in 2012, and his workload was limited. Thompson was dominant with the GCL Tigers (1-2, 1.91), in 28.1 innings Thompson allowed only 14 hits, striking out 31 while walking 10. Two other pitchers CT Tiger fans should look out for are relievers Yorfrank Lopez, and Jose Valdez (both were dominant out of the bullpen with the GCL Tigers in 2012.) Valdez registered 15 saves with Gulf Coast in 2012, and may be the CT Tigers closer in 2013!