Casey Mize is Now Throwing 106 MPH For the Detroit Tigers According to Graphics Mistake

Mize has had an excellent spring, but we're going to question the validity of this radar gun reading.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers a pitch against Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Fighting to make the Detroit Tigers starting rotation, right-hander Casey Mize has apparently upped his velocity to 106 MPH.

At least that's according to the scorebug graphic that was present in his outing on Wednesday...

Check out the clear video from @CodifyBaseball below. The Tigers were taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.

damn casey mize throwing an easy 106 pic.twitter.com/9MBlvyyYnA

— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) March 12, 2025

The 27-year-old Mize was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft back in 2018 (Auburn), but it's been a rocky road for him since getting into the majors. A four-year veteran, he's 9-19 lifetime with a 4.36 ERA. He's dealt with a slew of injuries, including Tommy John surgery that caused him to make just two starts in 2022 and no appearances in 2023.

However, he's had an excellent spring, pitching to a 0.00 ERA in 11.1 innings. He's struck out 14 batters in those 11.1 innings, showcasing the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that made him the top overall pick.

As of now, the Tigers rotation will be carried by Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty, with Reese Olson likely having the third spot. That leaves rookie Jackson Jobe, Mize, and Kenta Maeda likely battling for the final two spots.

Detroit is coming off a season in which it finished third in the American League Central and made the playoffs. The group upset the Houston Astros in the American League wild card round before ultimately falling against the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Division Series.

After signing Flaherty and veteran Gleyber Torres, expectations are high for the 2025 Tigers.

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