May 7, 2021 · The Detroit Tigers have a proud and long history of baseball dating back to 1894 in the Western League. Throughout that storied history, there have been many players to call …

Detroit joined the American League as a charter member in 1901. They were known as the Tigers from Day One; old timers said it was due to the orange stripe on their uniform socks. They had …

Feb 16, 2015 · In a series of posts leading up to spring training, I will rank the top five Detroit Tigers players at every position culminating in an all-time team.

Apr 8, 2021 · The first baseman led the league four times in batting average, had great plate discipline, and was an RBI machine for the Tigers. He hit triple digits in RBIs in 7 consecutive …

Spencer Enochs Torkelson (born August 26, 1999) is an American baseball first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Torkelson was selected first overall by the …

Dec 24, 2020 · The first base position was a revolving door for the Tigers in the 1950s with six different primary first basemen (player who who had the highest number at bats on the team …

Jul 1, 2021 · The latest Detroit Tigers All-Time Lists of the best and worst players, coaches, seasons, moments, and more from Motor City Bengals

Tigers first baseman Hank Greenberg received this Hamilton pocket watch from The Sporting News for winning the American League MVP Award in 1935. That season the Detroit slugger …

On April 24, 1901, the Tigers prepared to take to the field for their first official American League game. A standing room only crowd was anticipated at Bennett Park, but unpredictable weather …

Follow the Tigers history from the beginning to today. Learn about the players and managers who have earned the honor of having their number retired by the Tigers. See which Tigers have …

Jan 15, 2022 · First baseman Edgar Wesley's 213 OPS+ in 1925 was the best in Detroit history. This week, I am looking at first basemen. Before Negro League data was so conveniently …

Jan 10, 2025 · To play first base in the MLB requires a unique blend of power, defensive prowess, and leadership. Throughout the history of the game, certain first basemen have stood out as …

Feb 11, 2021 · The most memorable Tiger of the period was mammoth first baseman Cecil Fielder, but Phillips was a better all around player. Tony The Tiger finished among the top …

11 hours ago · The Detroit Tigers had five prospects on ESPN's preseason 101-200 rankings, released Thursday, led by catcher Thayron Liranzo at No. 108 on the list.