The Detroit Tigers are set to add their top prospect, Max Clark, to the Major League roster as they prepare for a road game against the Athletics in West Sacramento on Friday, July 31.
Ranked 13th overall by MLB Pipeline, Clark earned a promotion after batting . 276/.
368/. 434 with 11 home runs and 21 steals in 90 games for Triple-A Toledo this season.
His power surge in July included five homers and a . 338/.
466/. 620 slash line.
Clark's recent performance features a . 494 expected slugging percentage and a barrel rate of 11.1 percent in July.
His 90.8 in-zone contact rate ranks among the top in Triple-A, reflecting his refined approach at the plate.
"The biggest thing I've been working on over the last month or so is just direction and allowing the barrel to work through the middle of the zone as long as possible," Clark said.
Clark is also known for his speed and defensive skills, having recorded six sprint speeds above 30 feet per second with Toledo this year.
His arm strength from center field is considered among the best on the Tigers' roster.
The promotion comes as the Tigers face injuries and underperformance in center field, with Parker Meadows sidelined and Javier Báez recently returning from an ankle injury.
Matt Vierling’s groin injury further opened the door for Clark's call-up.
