This unsung Tigers 1B prospect could give Spencer Torkelson, Josue Briceño some competition

A quietly surging Tigers first base prospect is one fans should keep an eye on in 2027.

By Stephen Riesen · Motor City Bengals

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:08 AM

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Motor City Bengals highlights first base prospect Beau Ankeney as an emerging competitor in the Tigers' system.
Drafted in the 14th round in 2025, Ankeney hit 24 home runs across Single-A and High-A in 2026.
His 24 home runs tied Izaac Pacheco for the second-most in Detroit's minor league system.

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Motor City Bengals highlights unheralded Detroit Tigers first base prospect Beau Ankeney as a potential future competitor at the position alongside Spencer Torkelson and Josue Briceño. Drafted in the 14th round of the 2025 draft out of Loyola Marymount University, the 23-year-old power hitter put together a standout breakout campaign across the minor leagues during the 2026 season.

After a slow start with Single-A Lakeland, Ankeney surged from June onward and earned a late-July promotion to High-A West Michigan. He finished the year with 24 home runs, tying Izaac Pacheco for second in Detroit's minor league system, which the writer argues warrants serious attention heading into 2027.

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