How former top pick Spencer Torkelson found his way after getting 'humbled'

Spencer Torkelson was drafted five years ago as the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB draft.

He struggled to live up to expectations and was barely a league-average hitter in 2022 and 2023 .

He was sent down to Triple-A Toledo this year , but the steep decline invited questions about his place on the Tigers ' roster.

Torkeson is now among the top four first basemen and top 20 qualified hitters in baseball.

Torkelson is averaging one homer every 14 at-bats in 2025 after averaging one every 34 in 2024 .

He's pulling the ball in the air significantly more often than ever before and registering the highest barrel rate and walk rate of his career.

His expected slugging percentage last year was351; this year , it’s over550.

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