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Torkelson hopes to prove to Tigers he can cut it
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MLB's 100 Names You Need To Know For 2022: Bobby Witt Jr tops the list
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Detroit Tigers demote rookie Spencer Torkelson, 2020 No. 1 pick
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Detroit Tigers: Spencer Torkelson will ultimately spend time at first after all
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He may be No. 1 pick, but Tigers have no problem poking fun at Tork
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Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson will make spring training debut
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Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson, No. 1 pick in 2020 draft, makes Opening Day roster as first baseman
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Detroit Tigers: Will Spencer Torkelson be making a move across the infield?
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Detroit Tigers: Spencer Torkelson's future is at first base
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Spencer Torkelson cuts finger
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2020 MLB Draft: Pick tracker and instant analysis for all 160 selections - MLB Daily Dish
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Spencer Torkelson starts pro career at High-A West Michigan
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