Detroit Tigers call up Franklin product Max Clark following a strong July(WISH) — Former Franklin Community High School baseball superstar and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Max Clark, is heading to the big leagues. Clark was drafted by the Detroit Tigers right after his senior year of high school at just 18 years old, and has spent his last three summers climbing the minor league ranks. Clark will join a Tigers team that is 51-58 on the season and is 4.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final Wild Card spot. The Franklin product is set to make his MLB debut this Friday, July 31, on the road against the Athletics.