Nobody expected much from Tarik Skubal when the Detroit Tigers called his name in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. MORE: St. Louis Cardinals announce Oli Marmol will return in 2026Skubal wasn’t a top prospect out of CollegeBefore he became a Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal was a long shot. Should he add another Cy Young, he’ll join Denny McLain as one of the only Tigers pitchers to win multiple awards. Tarik Skubal has become the ace Detroit desperately needed and the kind of generational talent fans dream of watching. From unknown prospect to Cy Young frontrunner, his path shows that greatness can come from anywhere, even the ninth round.