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Back to EpisodesJhonny Briceño: Tigers' Prospect's Rise & Wrist Injury
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Jhonny Briceño, a 17-year-old catcher from Venezuela, signed with the Detroit Tigers in 2022 for $800,000. After a knee injury, he dominated the Arizona Fall League, earning MVP honors with a .433 batting average and 10 home runs. His breakout performance landed him in top 100 prospect lists, praised for his plus power, hard contact, and plate discipline. Despite concerns about his defense, hes expected to move to first base or designated hitter, potentially challenging Spencer Torkelson next year.
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