Magglio JoséOrdóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan former professional baseball right fielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox (1997–2004) and Detroit Tigers (2005–2011). Ordóñez is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighs 215 lb (98 kg). Having posted a career .309 batting average over 15 seasons,Ordóñez retired from the major leagues as a Tiger on June 3,2012,in a ceremony at Comerica Park prior to the afternoon game.
Víctor Jesús Martínez,also known by his nickname "V-Mart",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Boston Red Sox,and Detroit Tigers. After joining the Tigers,he played mostly as a designated hitter.
JoséMiguel Cabrera Torres,nicknamed "Miggy",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball first baseman,third baseman,and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers. Debuting in 2003,he was a two-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winner,a four-time AL batting champion,and a 12-time MLB All-Star. He played at first and third base for most of his major league career,but primarily played left and right field before 2006. He claimed the 17th MLB Triple Crown in 2012,the first to do so in 45 seasons. Cabrera is one of three players in MLB history to have a career batting average above .300,500 home runs,and 3,000 hits,joining Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. Cabrera is regarded as one of the greatest hitters of all time.
Justin Irvin Upton is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. Nicknamed "J-Up",he has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,Detroit Tigers,Los Angeles Angels,and Seattle Mariners. He has been a teammate of his brother B. J. Upton with both the Braves and the Padres. While primarily a right fielder throughout his career,Upton has since transitioned to left field for the Braves,Padres and Tigers.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
Julio Daniel Martinez is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,Arizona Diamondbacks,Boston Red Sox,and Los Angeles Dodgers. He made his MLB debut in 2011. A right-handed thrower and batter,Martinez stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 230 pounds (100 kg).
Nicholas Alexander Castellanos is an American professional baseball right fielder and third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
James Thomas McCann is an American professional baseball catcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago White Sox,and New York Mets.
Dixon Javier Machado Moreno is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop in the Houston Astros organization. He made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Detroit Tigers. He has also played for the San Francisco Giants and the KBO League Lotte Giants.
Dazmon Jaroid Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Oakland Athletics organization. He attended Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough,Georgia,and was selected by the Houston Astros in the 2015 MLB draft. The Astros traded Cameron to the Detroit Tigers in 2017 and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2020. His father is former All-Star outfielder Mike Cameron.
Tyler James Collins is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers from 2014 to 2017.
JaCoby Mylon Jones is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers from 2016 to 2021. Prior to playing professionally,Jones attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and played college baseball for the LSU Tigers.
Steven Moya is a Puerto Rico born-Dominican Republic professional baseball outfielder for the TSG Hawks of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons and Orix Buffaloes.
Brandon Allen Dixon is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Cincinnati Reds,and San Diego Padres,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Kody Alec Clemens is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers. Clemens is the son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens.
The 2018 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 118th season. It was the team's first year under a mostly new coaching staff led by new Manager Ron Gardenhire. It was the fourth consecutive season they missed the playoffs,finishing with the same record as the previous season,64–98,but good for third place in the American League Central division.
Eric Michael Haase is an American professional baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians / Guardians and Detroit Tigers.
Víctor JoséReyes is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. He made his MLB debut in 2018.
Spencer Enochs Torkelson is an American baseball first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Torkelson was selected first overall by the Tigers in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft.
Riley Greene is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted fifth overall by the Tigers in the 2019 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2022.
