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.
Jeffery Adam Everett,is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played college baseball for both the NC State Wolfpack and South Carolina Gamecocks. He was drafted in the first round of the 1998 Major League Baseball draft and established himself for his defensive prowess as the starting shortstop for the Houston Astros in 2003. Everett continued his involvement in baseball as a roving infield instructor for the Astros minor league system,and was named bench coach for the Astros on September 1,2014.
Alexis Israel Ríos is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,Chicago White Sox,Texas Rangers,and Kansas City Royals. A World Series champion with the Royals in 2015,Rios is a two-time MLB All-Star. In 2007,he was a Fielding Bible Award winner for right fielders. In 2013,he hit for the cycle and achieved six hits in one game. Rios is a three-time World Baseball Classic participant with the Puerto Rico national baseball team.
Robert Leigh Higginson is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played his entire career for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Ted Lyle Simmons is an American former professional baseball player and coach. A switch-hitter,Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1968–1980),the Milwaukee Brewers (1981–1985) and the Atlanta Braves (1986–1988). Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary,Johnny Bench,Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in MLB history. While his power numbers paled in comparison to Bench,Simmons still managed to hit for a higher batting average despite playing home games in a notoriously tough hitter's park.
Matthew Henry Murton is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,Oakland Athletics,and Colorado Rockies. Murton also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Chris Allen Hoiles is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles from 1989 to 1998. Although his playing career was shortened by injuries,Hoiles was considered one of the best all-around catchers in Major League Baseball,performing well both offensively and defensively. He was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 2006.
Steven F. Kemp is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Chicago White Sox,New York Yankees,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Texas Rangers.
Michael Thomas Heath is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees (1978),Oakland Athletics (1979–1985),St. Louis Cardinals (1986),Detroit Tigers (1986–1990),and Atlanta Braves (1991).
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez Jr. is a Dominican–American professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers,Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins,Tampa Bay Rays,Washington Nationals,and San Diego Padres. 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.
Daniel Thomas Meyer is an American retired professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons,12 of which were played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers (1974–76),the Seattle Mariners (1977–81),and the Oakland Athletics (1982–85). Meyer primarily played first base,but also played left field,third base,and right field. He batted left-handed while throwing right-handed. During his playing career,Meyer was listed at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg).
Todd Anthony Steverson is an American professional baseball coach,and a former left and right fielder. He played for the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres and coached for the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox,all in Major League Baseball. As a player,Steverson threw and batted right-handed,stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 194 pounds (88 kg).
Robert Joseph Sykes is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played during five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals.
Michael T. Hollimon is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman and shortstop. After a collegiate baseball career at the University of Texas and Oral Roberts University,Hollimon entered professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization in 2005. He played professionally through 2012,including a short stint with the 2008 Tigers,during which he played 11 major-league games.
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Detroit Tigers system.
David JohnLeMahieu is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies.
Andrew Lee Dirks is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He attended Haven High School in Haven,Kansas,and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2008. Dirks made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Tigers in 2011. He played all three outfield positions in his three seasons in the major leagues.
Andrelton A. Simmons is a Curaçaoan professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves,Los Angeles Angels,Minnesota Twins,and Chicago Cubs. Drawing considerable attention for his defensive abilities,Simmons has won four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for shortstops,a Wilson MLB Overall Defensive Player of the Year Award,and six Fielding Bible Awards. As of the end of 2019 season,he ranked first in DRS and UZR against all shortstops played in the stats' respective eras.
Juan Carlos Pérez is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and won the World Series with the club in 2014.
Daniel L. Fields is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played one game in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers in 2015.
