WATCH: Casey Mize strikes out side in season debut for Detroit Tigers

Casey Mize struck out the side in the first inning in his season debut with the Detroit Tigers.

It was an eventful day for former Auburn star Casey Mize.

Making his season debut for the Detroit Tigers after being named to the starting rotation for the first time out of spring training in his career, Mize opened up the first frame by fanning three straight Minnesota Twins.

The start also graduated Mize from prospect status where he began the season as MLB.com’s No. 11 overall prospect.

Mize finished the day by allowing one run and fanning four through four innings.