RHP Kyle Thomas, 30th round (905th overall) - Detroit Tigers - Signed

With their 30th round pick (905th overall), the Detroit Tigers selected right-handed pitcher Kyle Thomas.

Hometown: Alliston, Ont. 

From: Mississauga, Ont.

Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Height/Weight: 6’ 3”, 200 pounds

School: University of Northwestern Ohio.

Coach: Kory Hartman. 

Previous Teams: Iowa Lakes Community College, Oakville Royals.

Previous Coaches: Joey Pavlovich, Mike Steed, John Milton, Mike Siena.  
 
2017 season at Northwestern Ohio: 9-1 on the season with a 2.93 ERA ... Ranked fourth in the WHAC with 84 strikeouts. 

Scout: Jeff Kunkel

2016 season at Northwestern Ohio: Was 2-2 with a 3.14 ERA in eight games, making four starts ... Walked three and struck out 21 in 28 2/3 innings ... Held opposing hitter to a .250 average.

2015 season at Iowa Lakes: Was 4-2 with a 4.29 ERA in 10 games, making nine starts ... Had 13 walks and 37 strikeoutts in 56 2/3 innings.

2014 season at Iowa Lakes: Had a 3-5 record with a 6.27 ERA in 10 games, nine outings were starts ... Walked 15 and fanned 43 in 56 innings.

Honours 2017 season: Earned First Team WHAC All-Conference berth.

Bob Elliott