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Casey Mize not focused on being a leader of the Tigers — yet

Posted at 5:10 PM, Feb 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-19 22:59:59-05

LAKELAND, Fla. — Casey Mize threw against Major League hitters for the first time at Tigers spring training on Tuesday.

It was the latest step in the professional development for the 2018 No. 1 overall pick.

Teammates have been impressed with Mize's first camp, and most notably, the way he handles himself.

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