Gary Joseph Gaetti,is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins (1981–1990),California Angels (1991–1993),Kansas City Royals (1993–1995),St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1998),Chicago Cubs (1998–1999) and Boston Red Sox (2000).
Ronald Clyde Gardenhire is an American former professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played as a shortstop for the New York Mets from 1981 through 1985. After another year playing in the minor leagues,he served as a manager in the Minnesota Twins farm system for three years,then as a coach for the Twins from 1991 through 2001,and then as the Twins' manager from 2002 through 2014,winning the American League Manager of the Year Award in 2010. He then coached for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017 and managed the Detroit Tigers from 2018 through most of 2020,when he retired from baseball.
Chad Griffin Durbin,is an American former professional baseball pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals,Cleveland Indians,and Detroit Tigers of the American League (AL),and the Arizona Diamondbacks,Philadelphia Phillies,and Atlanta Braves of the National League (NL).
Kenneth Wayne Singleton is an American former professional baseball player and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1970 to 1984,most prominently as a member of the Baltimore Orioles where,he was a three-time All-Star player and was a member of the 1983 World Series winning team. He also played for the New York Mets and the Montreal Expos.
Darrel Wayne Akerfelds was a professional baseball pitcher. He also served as the bullpen coach of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres,from 2001 until his death. Akerfelds pitched in the major leagues in parts of five seasons,from 1986 to 1991 for the Oakland Athletics,Cleveland Indians,Texas Rangers,and Philadelphia Phillies.
Duane Xavier "Dee" Pillette was an American professional baseball pitcher,who played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four different teams from 1949 through 1956. Listed at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m),195 lb (88 kg),Pillette batted and threw right-handed. He attended Santa Clara University.
Mitchell Otis Page was an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1977 to 1984,most prominently as a member of the Oakland Athletics where,he placed second to Hall of Fame member Eddie Murray in the 1977 American League Rookie of the Year balloting.
Christopher Verdell Singleton is an American sportscaster and former professional baseball outfielder. He played most of his career as a center fielder for six seasons in Major League Baseball,from 1999 to 2005. He played for the Chicago White Sox (1999-2001),Baltimore Orioles (2002),Oakland Athletics (2003) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005). During his playing career,his listed height and weight were 6'2",210 pounds. He batted and threw left-handed.
Thomas Martin Veryzer was an American baseball shortstop. He played 12 years in Major League Baseball,appearing in 979 games for the Detroit Tigers (1973–1977),Cleveland Indians (1978–1981),New York Mets (1982),and Chicago Cubs (1983–1984). He ranked third in the American League in 1977 with a range factor of 5.16 per nine innings at shortstop. His career range factor of 4.841 per nine innings at shortstop ranks as the 25th best in Major League history.
Nathan John Cornejo is an American former professional baseball pitcher,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2004 for the Detroit Tigers.
Herman Polycarp Pillette,nicknamed "Old Folks" in the later part of his career,was an American right-handed professional baseball pitcher,who played in 29 seasons (1917–1945). During his playing days,Pillette was listed as 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall,weighing 190 pounds (86 kg),while batting and throwing right-handed.
The 1984 Kansas City Royals season was their 16th in Major League Baseball. The Royals won the American League West with a record of 84–78,but lost to the eventual World Series champion Detroit Tigers 3–0 in the ALCS. Dan Quisenberry's 44 saves paced the American League.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
Below are some of the minor-league baseball players in the New York Mets organization.
Jeffrey Michael Frazier is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball in 2010.
Duane Arthur Below is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers. Below has also played in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Jonathan Lee Singleton is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jordy Joe Mercer is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Detroit Tigers,New York Yankees,and Washington Nationals. Prior to beginning his professional career,he played college baseball at Oklahoma State University. He has also competed for the United States national baseball team in international competition. Mercer bats and throws right-handed.
Quintin Lonell Berry is an American former professional baseball outfielder who is the third base coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago Cubs,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Carson Springer Fulmer is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Detroit Tigers,Baltimore Orioles,Cincinnati Reds,and Los Angeles Angels. He played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft,and he made his MLB debut in 2016.
