2024 MLB Draft Day 1: Tigers’ 22nd Pick and Early Round Highlights

Live Broadcast Schedule

The MLB Draft launches the All Star Weekend’s premier activities today. NBC and Peacock begin coverage at 1:00 pm ET, with the Chicago White Sox expected to make the inaugural selection shortly after 1:30 pm. The first ten picks stay on NBC/Peacock, while rounds 11 through 40 shift to the MLB Network for the remainder of the session. Rounds 2 through 4 will be carried on MLB.tv or MLB.com between 4:30 and 7:45 pm.

Round 1 Selections

Here is the full list of Day 1’s first‑round choices, showing each team’s pick number, the player taken, their position, and the school they represent.

• 1. White Sox – Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
• 2. Rays – Grady Emerson, SS, Fort Worth Christian HS (TX)
• 3. Twins – Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia Tech
• 4. Giants – Jackson Flora, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
• 5. Pirates – Derek Curiel, OF, LSU
• 6. Royals – Pass
• 7. Orioles – Pass
• 8. Athletics – Pass
• 9. Braves – Pass
• 10. Rockies – Pass
• 11. Nationals – Pass
• 12. Angels – Pass
• 13. Cardinals – Pass
• 14. Marlins – Pass
• 15. D-backs – Pass
• 16. Rangers – Pass
• 17. Astros – Pass
• 18. Reds – Pass
• 19. Guardians – Pass
• 20. Red Sox – Pass
• 21. Padres – Pass
• 22. Tigers – Pass (bonus pool $9,165,100)
• 23. Cubs – Pass
• 24. Mariners – Pass
• 25. Brewers – Pass

What It Means for Detroit

Detroit’s $9,165,100 bonus pool gives the Tigers considerable flexibility as they prepare for their 22nd overall selection. The pool size suggests the franchise can either allocate a substantial amount to a single high‑profile prospect or spread resources across several mid‑round picks. With the club currently scouting for pitching depth and defensive infield talent, the Tigers will likely target players who fit those specific needs when their turn arrives.

Day 2 Overview

Tomorrow’s draft continues with rounds 5 through 20, but these picks will not be televised live. The MLB Network and the league’s digital platforms will carry the proceedings, allowing fans to monitor each selection on MLB.com. Because the second day lacks a broadcast, casual viewers will need to check online outlets for real‑time updates on Detroit’s future picks.