Cecil Grant Fielder is an American former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB). Fielder was a power hitter in the 1980s and 1990s. He attended college at the University of Nevada,Las Vegas (UNLV). He played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays (1985–1988),in Japan's Central League for the Hanshin Tigers (1989),and then in MLB for the Detroit Tigers (1990–1996),New York Yankees (1996–97),Anaheim Angels in 1998,and Cleveland Indians in 1998. With the Yankees,he won the 1996 World Series over the Atlanta Braves. In 1990,he became the first player to reach the 50–home run mark since George Foster hit 52 for the Cincinnati Reds in 1977 and the first American League player to do so since Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris famously hit 54 and 61 in 1961.
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.
Frank Oliver Howard,nicknamed "Hondo","The Washington Monument" and "The Capitol Punisher",is an American former player,coach and manager in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchises.
JoséMiguel Cabrera Torres,nicknamed "Miggy",is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Since his debut in 2003 he has been a two-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winner,a four-time AL batting champion,and an 11-time MLB All-Star. He has played at first and third base for most of his major league career,but primarily played left and right field before 2006. In 2022,Cabrera became the third player in history with a career batting average above .300,500 home runs,and 3,000 hits,joining Hank Aaron and Willie Mays.
Leon Allen "Goose" Goslin was an American professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators,St. Louis Browns,and Detroit Tigers,from 1921 until 1938.
Alan Stuart Trammell is an American former professional baseball shortstop,manager and coach and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a player. His entire 20-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB) was with the Detroit Tigers. He currently serves as a special assistant to the General Manager of the Detroit Tigers.
Howard Michael Johnson,nicknamed HoJo,is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played for the Detroit Tigers,New York Mets,Colorado Rockies,and Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 to 1995. He is third on the Mets' all-time lists for home runs,runs batted in,doubles,and stolen bases. He also played for the Rockland Boulders of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball. On July 13,2007,he was promoted from his position as the Mets' first base coach to their hitting coach which he held until the end of the 2010 season. From 2014 to June 2015,he was the hitting coach of the Seattle Mariners after starting 2013 as the batting instructor for the Tacoma Rainiers,the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate.
Preston Rudolph York was an American professional baseball player,coach,scout,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher and a first baseman between 1934 and 1948,most notably as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Prince Semien Fielder is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Detroit Tigers,and Texas Rangers. He was selected in the first round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft by the Brewers out of Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne,Florida,and spent the first seven years of his MLB career with the Brewers before signing with the Tigers,in January 2012. In November 2013,Fielder was traded to the Rangers,where he played the remainder of his career.
David Travis Fryman is a former Major League Baseball third baseman shortstop,and a hitting instructor for the Cleveland Indians farm system. He also managed the Mahoning Valley Scrappers from 2008 to 2010 and in 2015,his final year in baseball.
Donald Martin Slaught,nicknamed "Sluggo",is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 through 1997 for the Kansas City Royals,Texas Rangers,New York Yankees,Pittsburgh Pirates,California Angels,Chicago White Sox,and San Diego Padres.
Justin Irvin Upton is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently with the Seattle Mariners. Nicknamed "J-Up",he has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) also for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Atlanta Braves,San Diego Padres,Detroit Tigers,and Los Angeles Angels. 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.
Ian Michael Kinsler is an American-Israeli former professional baseball second baseman. He is also an advisor in the front office for the San Diego Padres. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons for the Texas Rangers,Detroit Tigers,Los Angeles Angels,Boston Red Sox,and San Diego Padres. Kinsler was a four-time All Star,two-time Gold Glove winner,and a member of the 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
Leon Joseph "Bip" Roberts is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played from 1986 to 1998 for the San Diego Padres,Cincinnati Reds,Kansas City Royals,Cleveland Indians,Detroit Tigers,and Oakland Athletics.
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr. is a Dominican-American professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,and Tampa Bay Rays. Cruz is a seven-time MLB All-Star. Known for his power hitting,he has won four Silver Slugger Awards and two Edgar Martínez Awards.
The 1984 Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series,defeating the San Diego Padres,4 games to 1. The season was their 84th since they entered the American League in 1901.
The 1909 Detroit Tigers won the American League pennant with a record of 98–54,but lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1909 World Series,4 games to 3. The season was their 9th since they were charter members of the American League in 1901. It was the third consecutive season in which they won the pennant but lost the World Series. Center fielder Ty Cobb won the Triple Crown and pitcher George Mullin led the league in wins (29) and winning percentage (.784).
Lamar Ashby "Skeeter" Newsome was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1935–39),Boston Red Sox (1941–45) and Philadelphia Phillies (1946–47).
Julio Daniel Martinez is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2011 for the Houston Astros,and has also played for the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks. A right-handed thrower and batter,Martinez stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 221 pounds (100 kg). He is of Cuban descent.
Nicholas Alexander Castellanos is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
