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First basemen never go No. 1 in the MLB draft - Here's why Spencer Torkelson is about to change that - ESPN
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MLB draft 2020: Tigers take Spencer Torkelson with No. 1 overall pick - Bless You Boys
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Spencer Torkelson makes Tigers' Opening Day roster
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Spencer Torkelson joins ASU elite after selected No. 1 overall by Tigers
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On deck: Astros at Detroit Tigers
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First basemen never go No. 1 in the MLB draft - Here's why Spencer Torkelson is about to change that - ESPN
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Spencer Torkelson placed on the Tigers' opening day roster - ASUDevils
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Detroit Tigers demote rookie Spencer Torkelson, 2020 No. 1 pick
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Tigers news: 2020 No. 1 pick Spencer Torkelson poised for MLB debut
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Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson expects big results in next 100 ABs