Casey Mize is a professional baseball pitcher known for his time in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 1, 1997, in Auburn, Alabama, and played college baseball at Auburn University. Mize was selected first overall by the Detroit Tigers in the 2018 MLB Draft. Mize made his MLB debut on August 19, 2020. He is recognized for his strong pitching skills, including a powerful fastball and effective splitter. Throughout his career, Mize has been regarded as one of the top prospects in baseball, contributing to the Tigers' rebuilding efforts.