West Michigan Whitecaps
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The West Michigan Whitecaps are a Class A minor league baseball
team, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers
, that plays in the Midwest League
. Their home games are played in Comstock Park, Michigan
, a suburb of Grand Rapids
.
Muskies
. The Whitecaps were brought to West Michigan by local businessmen Lew Chamberlin and Dennis Baxter. The Whitecaps were affiliated with the Oakland Athletics
before they joined the Tigers' farm system in 1997.
Their home ballpark is Fifth Third Ballpark
in Comstock Park. Before the 2002 season it was known as Old Kent Park; the name was changed when the park's title sponsor, Old Kent Bank, was purchased by Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third also sponsors a ballpark in Dayton
and one in Toledo, Ohio
. The team's official mascots are Crash the River Rascal and Franky the Swimming Pig.
The franchise's attendance record of 547,401 was set in 1996.
Several league and team records were set during the 2006 season. The team posted the second best record in franchise history, going 89-48, including going 23-6 in July. Michael Hollimon hit 3 home runs in one game. Cameron Maybin
hit 2 grand slams in the season. Michael Hernandez became the first person ever in the history of the Midwest League to hit for the cycle twice. The Whitecaps went on to defeat the Kane County Cougars
in four games to win their fourth Midwest League Championship.
after a 4-pound, 4,800-calorie hamburger
called the Fifth Third Burger was placed on the menu of the team's concession stand. It was so named in part for the ballpark sponsor and part for its 1.6666 (or 5/3) pounds of meat. The Committee requested that the team put a label on the burger indicating that it was a "dietary disaster". To date, more than 100 fans, or about a half of the people who have attempted the challenge, have conquered the burger and earned a commemorative t-shirt.http://www.whitecaps-baseball.com/BLOGS/?p=847 On July 15th, 2009, Travel Channel
's "Man v. Food
" and its host Adam Richman came to Fifth Third Ballpark to attempt to conquer the burger in an episode of the popular show. The episode aired on September 30th, 2009, wherein he successfully met the challenge http://www.whitecaps-baseball.com/BLOGS/?p=847
championship five times in five opportunities. They defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
in 1996, the Rockford Cubbies in 1998, the Kane County Cougars
twice (2004 and 2006), and the Beloit Snappers
in 2007. West Michigan is 43-25 all time in playoff games. They’ve made the playoffs 11 times in 14 seasons.
Oakland Athletics
Detroit Tigers
became the seventh manager in the history of the Whitecaps.
Listed here are each manager and their won/loss record:
Oakland Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
, that plays in the Midwest League
Midwest League
The Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
. Their home games are played in Comstock Park, Michigan
Comstock Park, Michigan
Comstock Park is a prosperous suburban community in the northern part of Metropolitan Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, that comprises parts of three neighboring townships:* Plainfield Township* Alpine Township* Algoma Township...
, a suburb of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
.
Franchise history
The Midwest League came to the Grand Rapids area in 1994 upon the arrival of the former MadisonMadison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
Muskies
Madison Muskies
The Madison Muskies were a Class A minor league baseball team that played in the Midwest League from 1982 to 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. They were an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics...
. The Whitecaps were brought to West Michigan by local businessmen Lew Chamberlin and Dennis Baxter. The Whitecaps were affiliated with the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
before they joined the Tigers' farm system in 1997.
Their home ballpark is Fifth Third Ballpark
Fifth Third Ballpark
Fifth Third Ballpark is a baseball stadium located in Comstock Park, Michigan, just north of Grand Rapids. Fifth Third Ballpark is home to the West Michigan Whitecaps, a professional minor league baseball team, and class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Fifth Third Ballpark was originally built...
in Comstock Park. Before the 2002 season it was known as Old Kent Park; the name was changed when the park's title sponsor, Old Kent Bank, was purchased by Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third also sponsors a ballpark in Dayton
Fifth Third Field (Dayton)
Fifth Third Field is a minor league baseball stadium in Dayton, Ohio in the United States. As in the case of another stadium in Toledo, the Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank purchased the naming rights to the facility...
and one in Toledo, Ohio
Fifth Third Field (Toledo)
Fifth Third Field is the name of a minor league baseball stadium in Toledo, Ohio. The Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank purchased the naming rights to the stadium. It is not to be confused with another stadium in Ohio with the same name, Fifth Third Field in Dayton...
. The team's official mascots are Crash the River Rascal and Franky the Swimming Pig.
The franchise's attendance record of 547,401 was set in 1996.
Several league and team records were set during the 2006 season. The team posted the second best record in franchise history, going 89-48, including going 23-6 in July. Michael Hollimon hit 3 home runs in one game. Cameron Maybin
Cameron Maybin
Cameron Keith Maybin is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres. He was the tenth pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft by The Detroit Tigers. He was consistently ranked as the Tigers top minor league prospect while in the organization.-High school:Maybin played high school...
hit 2 grand slams in the season. Michael Hernandez became the first person ever in the history of the Midwest League to hit for the cycle twice. The Whitecaps went on to defeat the Kane County Cougars
Kane County Cougars
The Kane County Cougars are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Geneva, Illinois, about 35 miles west of Chicago....
in four games to win their fourth Midwest League Championship.
Team News
The team drew the attention of the Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicinePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., which promotes a vegan diet, preventive medicine, alternatives to animal research, and encourages what it describes as "higher standards of ethics and effectiveness in research." Its primary...
after a 4-pound, 4,800-calorie hamburger
Hamburger
A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat usually placed inside a sliced bread roll...
called the Fifth Third Burger was placed on the menu of the team's concession stand. It was so named in part for the ballpark sponsor and part for its 1.6666 (or 5/3) pounds of meat. The Committee requested that the team put a label on the burger indicating that it was a "dietary disaster". To date, more than 100 fans, or about a half of the people who have attempted the challenge, have conquered the burger and earned a commemorative t-shirt.http://www.whitecaps-baseball.com/BLOGS/?p=847 On July 15th, 2009, Travel Channel
Travel Channel
The Travel Channel is a satellite and cable television channel that is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, US. It features documentaries and how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and throughout the world. Programming has included shows in African animal safaris,...
's "Man v. Food
Man v. Food
Man v. Food is an American food reality television series. It premiered on December 3, 2008, on the Travel Channel. The program is hosted by actor and food enthusiast Adam Richman. In each episode, Richman explores the "big food" offerings of a different American city before facing off against a...
" and its host Adam Richman came to Fifth Third Ballpark to attempt to conquer the burger in an episode of the popular show. The episode aired on September 30th, 2009, wherein he successfully met the challenge http://www.whitecaps-baseball.com/BLOGS/?p=847
Regular season
| Season | W | L | Pct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 74 | 65 | .532 | |
| 1995 | 67 | 69 | .492 | |
| 1996 | 77 | 61 | .557 | MWL Champions |
| 1997 | 92 | 39 | .702 | |
| 1998 | 83 | 57 | .593 | MWL Champions |
| 1999 | 68 | 72 | .485 | |
| 2000 | 88 | 52 | .629 | |
| 2001 | 65 | 72 | .474 | |
| 2002 | 83 | 57 | .593 | |
| 2003 | 67 | 73 | .478 | |
| 2004 | 69 | 70 | .496 | MWL Champions |
| 2005 | 73 | 70 | .510 | |
| 2006 | 89 | 48 | .649 | MWL Champions |
| 2007 | 83 | 57 | .593 | MWL Champions |
| 2008 | 73 | 76 | .532 | |
| 2009 | 83 | 57 | .593 |
Postseason success
The Whitecaps have won the best-of-5 Midwest LeagueMidwest League
The Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
championship five times in five opportunities. They defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are a minor league baseball team of the Midwest League, and the Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, and are named for timber rattlesnakes. The team plays its home games at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium...
in 1996, the Rockford Cubbies in 1998, the Kane County Cougars
Kane County Cougars
The Kane County Cougars are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Kansas City Royals, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home games are played in Geneva, Illinois, about 35 miles west of Chicago....
twice (2004 and 2006), and the Beloit Snappers
Beloit Snappers
The Beloit Snappers are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Minnesota Twins, that plays in the Midwest League.Beloit joined the Midwest League as an expansion franchise in 1982. They were a Milwaukee Brewers farm team from its beginning through 2004; they switched to the...
in 2007. West Michigan is 43-25 all time in playoff games. They’ve made the playoffs 11 times in 14 seasons.
Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
affiliation
| Year | Record | Results | Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0–2 | Lost in First Round | Rockford (0–2) |
| 1995 | 3–3 | Lost in Second Round | Kane County (2–1), Michigan (1–2) |
| 1996 | 7–2 | Won Championship | Lansing (2–1), Rockford (2–0), Wisconsin (3–1) |
Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
affiliation
| Year | Record | Results | Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0–2 | Lost in First Round | Fort Wayne (0–2) |
| 1998 | 7–2 | Won Championship | Michigan (2–1), Clinton (2–0), Rockford (3–1) |
| 1999 | Did not qualify for playoffs | ||
| 2000 | 1–2 | Lost in First Round | Dayton (1–2) |
| 2001 | Did not qualify for playoffs | ||
| 2002 | 3–2 | Lost in Second Round | Dayton (2–0), Lansing (1–2) |
| 2003 | Did not qualify for playoffs | ||
| 2004 | 7–3 | Won Championship | Lansing (2–1), South Bend (2–0), Kane County (3–2) |
| 2005 | 2–2 | Lost in Second Round | Fort Wayne (2–0), South Bend (0–2) |
| 2006 | 7–2 | Won Championship | Fort Wayne (2–1), Lansing (2–0), Kane County (3–1) |
| 2007 | 7–2 | Won Championship | Lansing (2–0), South Bend (2–0), Beloit (3–2) |
Managers
Since 1994, the Whitecaps have had six managers. In 2007, former Tigers' third baseman Tom BrookensTom Brookens
Thomas Dale Brookens is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Cleveland Indians...
became the seventh manager in the history of the Whitecaps.
Listed here are each manager and their won/loss record:
Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
affiliation
- Jim ColbornJim ColbornJames William Colborn is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-handed Colborn pitched for the Chicago Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners ....
1994–1995 (141–134) - Mike QuadeMike QuadeMike Quade is the former manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Prior to this, he served as the Cubs' third base coach and was the former manager of the Iowa Cubs, the AAA baseball team for the Chicago Cubs....
1996 (77–61)
Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
affiliation
- Bruce FieldsBruce FieldsBruce Alan Fields is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder and the current hitting coach of the Cleveland Indians. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners. He was drafted by the Tigers in the 7th round of the amateur draft...
1997–2000 (331–220) - Brent GatesBrent GatesBrent Robert Gates is a former Major League Baseball second and third baseman. He is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota....
2001 (65–72) - Phil Regan 2002–2003 (150–130)
- Matt WalbeckMatt WalbeckMatthew Lovick Walbeck is a former right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played from to for the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels and Philadelphia Phillies...
2004–2006 (231–179) - Tom BrookensTom BrookensThomas Dale Brookens is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Cleveland Indians...
2007 (83–57) - Joe DePastinoJoe DePastinoJoseph Bernard DePastino is an American professional baseball player. A catcher, DePastino made his Major League Baseball debut in 2003 for the New York Mets....
2008 (1–0) - Ernie YoungErnie YoungErnest Wesley Young is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for Oakland Athletics , Kansas City Royals , Arizona Diamondbacks , Detroit Tigers , and Cleveland Indians . He also played one season in Japan for the Yokohama BayStars In 8 seasons, he played in 288 games, had 179 hits,...
2011
Former Whitecaps in the majors
Below is a list of West Michigan Whitecaps who have played in the major leagues.Oakland Athletics affiliation (1994–1996)
- Benito BaezBenito BáezBenito Báez is a professional baseball pitcher who played for one season in the major leagues. He pitched for the Florida Marlins for eight games during the 2001 Florida Marlins season. In 2008, he pitched for the Newark Bears in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball...
1996 - Jason BeverlinJason BeverlinJason Robert Beverlin is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played part of one season in the majors and three seasons in Japan. He currently works as the pitching coach at University of Tennessee....
1995 - Emil BrownEmil BrownEmil Quincy Brown is an American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.-Career:...
1995 - Ryan ChristensonRyan ChristensonRyan Alan Christenson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He batted and threw right-handed. He attended college at Pepperdine University and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft...
1996 - Steve CoxSteve CoxCharles Steven Cox is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays....
1994 - D. T. CromerD. T. CromerD. T. Cromer is a former professional baseball player. He graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, SC and played baseball in college at the University of South Carolina. He went on to play baseball in MLB , as well as in Japan...
1994 - Jeff D'AmicoJeff D'Amico (Royals)Jeffrey Michael D'Amico is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He pitched just seven games for them during the season, including a single start against the Oakland Athletics on June 18, which the Royals lost 21-3.-Sources:...
1994, 1995 - Jeff DaVanonJeff DaVanonJeffrey Graham DaVanon is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder.DaVanon came up through the Oakland Athletics system before being traded to the Anaheim Angels as a minor-leaguer in ....
1996 - Mario EncarnacionMario EncarnacionMario González Encarnación was a baseball outfielder born in Baní, Dominican Republic. He played for the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs for a brief duration—23 games in and ....
1996 - Ben GrieveBen GrieveBenjamin Grieve is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. In his nine-season career, he played with the Oakland Athletics , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Milwaukee Brewers , and Chicago Cubs .Grieve won the American League Rookie of the Year...
1995 - Ramon HernandezRamón HernándezRamón José Hernández Marin is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who plays for the Colorado Rockies. Previously, he played with the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres , Baltimore Orioles , and Cincinnati Reds .-Career:Hernández is a career .263 hitter with 144 home runs, 651 RBI, and 455...
1996 - Tim Kubinski 1994
- Jason McDonaldJason McDonaldJason Adam McDonald , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers from 1997-2000. He attended Sacramento City College.-External links:...
1994 - Chris MichalakChris MichalakChristian Matthew "Chris" Michalak is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. When Michalak played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001, he was popular with fans for his relatively advanced age at which he made his major league debut, appearing as a sort of underdog, as well as having the...
1994 - Willie Morales 1994
- Juan MorenoJuan MorenoJuan Carlos Moreno, born in Maiquetía, Vargas State, Venezuela, is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres . He batted and threw left-handed....
1996 - David NewhanDavid NewhanDavid Matthew Newhan is a former Major League Baseball player. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
1995 - Derrick White 1996
- George WilliamsGeorge Williams (catcher)George Erik Williams , is a retired professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.-External links:...
1994
Detroit Tigers Affiliation (1997–present)
- Burke BadenhopBurke BadenhopBurke Heinrich Badenhop is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins. Burke played college baseball at Bowling Green State University. He played High School Baseball at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, Ohio...
2006 - Adam BerneroAdam BerneroAdam Gino Bernero is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Bernero has pitched in the majors for the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals...
1999 - Willie BlairWillie BlairWilliam Allen Blair is a former journeyman right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from -. Blair played baseball for Morehead State University before the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him in the 11th round of the amateur draft.-Playing career:Blair spent four seasons in the Blue Jays...
1997 Pitched one game on rehab assignment - Brennan BoeschBrennan BoeschBrennan Philip Boesch is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Brennan Philip Boesch is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] with the [[Detroit Tigers]] of...
2007 - Jeremy BondermanJeremy BondermanJeremy Allen Bonderman is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who currently is a free agent. Bonderman is six feet and two inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He bats and throws right-handed...
2009 Pitched one game on rehab assignment - Dave BorkowskiDave BorkowskiDavid Richard Borkowski is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher He began his major league career in with the Detroit Tigers, and briefly appeared with the Baltimore Orioles in . From -, he played for the Houston Astros...
1997 - Brent ClevlenBrent ClevlenBrent Aaron Clevlen is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently plays in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.-Personal life:Clevlen graduated from Westwood High School in 2002.-Major leagues:...
2003 - Francisco CorderoFrancisco CorderoFrancisco Javier Cordero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds...
1997 - Nate CornejoNate CornejoNathan John Cornejo is a former professional baseball player who was a pitcher in the major leagues from -. Nate Cornejo was drafted in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers, number 34 overall...
1999 - Freddy DolsiFreddy DolsiFreddy Dolsi is a Major League Baseball pitcher.In May 2008, Dolsi was called up to the Tigers from the Double-A Erie SeaWolves to replace injured Denny Bautista. Dolsi made his major league debut on May 6, 2008, in relief against the Boston Red Sox...
2005 - Eulogio de la Cruz 2004
- Eric Eckenstahler 2000
- Robert FickRobert FickRobert Charles Fick is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. In 2002, he was named to the American League All-Star Team.-Career:...
1997 - Jason FrasorJason FrasorJason Andrew Frasor is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in , and he had a 4.08 ERA in 63 games....
1999, 2000 - Tony GiarratanoTony GiarratanoAnthony James Giarratano is a former Major League Baseball shortstop.Giarratano attended Tulane University. In 2½ seasons at Tulane, Giarratano recorded a .319 batting average and drove in 111 runs...
2004 - Curtis GrandersonCurtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played with the Detroit Tigers . A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player...
2008 Played three games on rehab assignment - Jack HannahanJack HannahanJohn Joseph "Jack" Hannahan IV is an American professional baseball third baseman with the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Mainly a third baseman, Hannahan has also played other infield positions....
2001 - Michael HollimonMichael HollimonMichael T. Hollimon is a Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop in the Minnesota Twins organization...
2006 - Omar InfanteOmar InfanteOmar Rafael Infante [in-FAHN-tay] is a Major League Baseball utility player who is currently on the Miami Marlins...
2000 - Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
1999 - Matt JoyceMatt Joyce (baseball)Matthew R. Joyce is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Early life:Joyce began his career at North Brandon Little League in Brandon, Florida....
2006 - Jair JurrjensJair Jurrjens-Childhood:Jurrjens grew in a quiet neighborhood called ´Kura Piedra´ pronounced in Dutch as ´Steenkoraal or Stenenkoraal´, and was always active in baseball. His older brother, Carl Jr., also played baseball.Jurrjens speaks English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamentu....
2005 - Kris KellerKris KellerKristopher Shane Keller is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the majority of his career in the Detroit Tigers organization.-High school:...
1999 - Don KellyDon Kelly (baseball)Donald Thomas Kelly is an American professional baseball player infielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball...
2002 - Rodney Lindsey 1998
- Nook LoganNook LoganExavier Prente "Nook" Logan is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He made his Major League debut July 21, 2004, with the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals...
2001 - Shane LouxShane LouxShane A. Loux is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants organization.Loux graduated from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona after a great prep career....
1998, 1999 - Cameron MaybinCameron MaybinCameron Keith Maybin is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres. He was the tenth pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft by The Detroit Tigers. He was consistently ranked as the Tigers top minor league prospect while in the organization.-High school:Maybin played high school...
2006 - Matt Miller 1998
- Dave MlickiDave MlickiDavid John Mlicki is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. After attending Oklahoma State University he was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the 1990 amateur draft...
2000 Pitched one game on rehab assignment - Brian MoehlerBrian MoehlerBrian Merritt Moehler is a starting pitcher, who is currently a free agent.Moehler pitched for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the sixth round of the draft, who assigned him to the Niagara Falls Rapids...
2000 Pitched one game on rehab assignment - Scott Moore 2003
- Eric MunsonEric MunsonEric Walter Munson is a former Major League Baseball catcher who currently plays for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft by the Detroit Tigers, behind Josh Hamilton and Josh Beckett...
1999 - Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
2008 Played one game on rehab assignment - Adam PettyjohnAdam PettyjohnAdam Christopher Pettyjohn is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Pettyjohn attended Exeter High School in California and then Fresno State University where he was a teammate of pitcher Jeff Weaver...
1998 - Luis PinedaLuis PinedaLuis Pineda is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds. He debuted on August 4, 2001 with the Tigers against the Oakland Athletics and had a perfect line of 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER for the night. After his rookie season he was traded...
1999 - Mike RabeloMike RabeloMichael Gregory Rabelo is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Rabelo grew up in the city of New Port Richey, Florida, and attended Ridgewood High School...
2002, 2003 - Ryan RaburnRyan RaburnRyan Neil Raburn is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers. Though primarily an outfielder, Raburn can also play third base, second base, first base, and catcher....
2002, 2003 - Mike Rivera 1998
- Fernando RodneyFernando RodneyFernando Rodney is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Rodney throws a fastball in the mid to upper-90 miles per hour and a changeup in the low 80s.-Minor leagues:...
2000 - Kenny Rogers 2007 Pitched one game on rehab assignment
- Cody RossCody RossCody Joseph Ross is an American professional baseball outfielder. He has played with the Detroit Tigers , Los Angeles Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , and Florida Marlins and San Francisco Giants...
2000 - Pedro SantanaPedro Santana (baseball)Pedro C. Santana was a Major League Baseball player in 2001 for the Detroit Tigers. He is 5'11" and weighs 160 lbs....
1997, 1998 - Ramón SantiagoRamón SantiagoRamón D. Santiago is a Major League Baseball shortstop. He has spent most of his major league career at shortstop, but has also played a significant amount of time at second base...
2000 - Jordan TataJordan TataJordan Arthur Tata is a retired major league starter/reliever. Tata made his major league debut, April 6, 2006 against the Texas Rangers in a 10-6 win. For college he attended Sam Houston State. He is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds...
2004 - Clete ThomasClete ThomasMichael Clete Thomas is an American professional baseball outfielder with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.-Career:...
2005 - Andres TorresAndres TorresAndrés "Yungo" Torres Jr. is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.-Early life:...
1999 - Andy Van HekkenAndy Van HekkenAndrew William Van Hekken is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Professional career:Van Hekken was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft....
2000 - Virgil VasquezVirgil VasquezVirgil Matthew Vasquez is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization.-Amateur career:...
2004 - Chris WakelandChris WakelandChristopher Robert Wakeland is a former professional baseball player who played Major League Baseball, appearing in ten games for the Detroit Tigers in...
1997 - Jeff WeaverJeff WeaverJeffrey Charles Weaver is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has pitched in the majors for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, St. Louis Cardinals, and Seattle Mariners...
1998 - Joel ZumayaJoel ZumayaJoel Martin Zumaya is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher known for his record-breaking fastballs.-Baseball career:...
2003