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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 keeps struggling for the Tigers, but a demotion isn't a perfect solution - The Athletic
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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 is pulling his way to success - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers had no choice but to demote rookie 1B Spencer Torkelson
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Prospect Watch: Three stats that explain the slow MLB start of Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson
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Tigers send struggling rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson back to Triple-A
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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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Why Detroit Tigers drafted Spencer Torkelson as a third baseman
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Detroit Tigers: The conundrum of Spencer Torkelson
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Inside Spencer Torkelson's promotion by the Detroit Tigers
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ASU baseball alum Spencer Torkelson learning as Detroit Tigers rookie
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Inside Spencer Torkelson's promotion by the Detroit Tigers
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