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Spencer Torkelson - Detroit Tigers First Baseman - ESPN
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Petaluma's Spencer Torkelson drafted first overall by 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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Detroit Tigers take Spencer Torkelson first overall in MLB Draft
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MLB Draft: Top prospects likened to Mike Trout, Trevor Bauer
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Spencer Torkelson looks to be MLB draft lock for Detroit Tigers
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Spencer Torkelson and Tarik Skubal lead the Tigers to a series sweep of the White Sox - ABC7 Chicago
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Tigers send struggling rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson back to Triple-A
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Detroit Tigers: Spencer Torkelson will ultimately spend time at first after all
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Spencer Torkelson exits Detroit Tigers' game vs. Royals after HBP
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Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers' 1st overall pick, born into baseball
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Spencer Torkelson: No. 1 From the North Bay
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Tigers 6, Braves 5: Torkelson's late inning heroics help snap losing skid - Bless You Boys