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Tigers select pitcher Matt Manning in first round of Major League Baseball draft

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The Detroit Tigers are apparently looking at pitching in the MLB Draft.

The team has selected Matt Manning from Sheldon (California) High School.

Manning is 6-6 and 185 pounds and the son of former NBA power forward Rich Manning. While Manning is a two sports star, he is expect to chose baseball over basketball.

Manning has a fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a power curve and a developing changeup.

He has committed to Loyola Marymount for college.