Casey Mize
Baseball Player
Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Detroit Tigers with the first overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft. Prior to being drafted, he attended Auburn University, where he a was two-time All-American and a First Team All-SEC member.
He graduated from Springville High School prior to committing Auburn.
He made his major league debut pitching against the Chicago White Sox on August 19, 2020.
He is a native of Springville, Alabama. He grew up living with his parents, Jason and Rhonda, and his brother.
He is a former number one overall draft pick just like Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.