Ryan
Bliss

2021 MLB Draft: As the Tigers everyday shortstop since his sophomore year, Bliss has a quick release and arm that plays near average despite less than average true arm strength. With average hands and range Bliss looks likely to move over to the keystone in pro ball. At the plate the Tigers’ leadoff hitter is aggressive with a big and sometimes long, hooking swing. Certainly not a typical approach for a top of the order catalyst, but it works for him and he hit .365/.428/.654 with 15 home runs in 50 games this spring.

As the Tigers everyday shortstop since his sophomore year, Bliss showed a quick release and an arm that plays near average despite less than average true arm strength. With average hands and range Bliss looks likely to move over to the keystone in pro ball. At the plate the Tigers’ leadoff hitter is aggressive with a big and sometimes long, hooking swing. Certainly not a typical approach for a top of the order catalyst, but it works for him. He’s started out hot this spring with a .368/.409/.609 and six home runs.