If you are a new fan and are not particularly familiar with the team, let this be your introduction! We are going to break down the entire roster for you very briefly so you can get a feel for who is who, what they have done, and what they might do in 2023 and beyond….
Check here for our Top 10 Prospects in 2023 The year has just begun, and yet we can think of at least ten players for whom the writing is on the wall: either put up good numbers in 2023 or prepare to find a new career. OK, that might be a little extreme, but with…
There is a lot of talk about this team being young, is there not? It is definitely true that the oldest position player is just 31 years old. That said, many of the regulars are now in their late 20s and I for one feel like we need an injection of new blood in the…
Name (Japanese): ジェフリー・マルテ Date of Birth: June 21, 1991 Hometown: La Romana, Dominican Republic Family Status: Married, two daughters, one son Positions: First Base, Third Base Height: 185 cm (6’1″) Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Wore #: 31 Originally Signed By: New York Mets, 2007 (International Free Agent) Signed with Tigers on: December…
Name (Japanese): ジョー・ガンケル Date of Birth: December 30, 1991 Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida University: West Chester University (Pennsylvania) Family Status: Married, one daughter Position: Pitcher Height: 196 cm (6’5″) Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Wore #: 49 Originally drafted by: Boston Red Sox, 2013 (Round 18) Top Squad Debut on: June 24, 2020 @…
Name (Japanese): メル・ロハス・ジュニア Date of Birth: May 24, 1990 Hometown (?): Indianapolis, Indiana, USA High School: Somewhere in Mt. Carmel (Illinois) University: Wabash College (Illinois) Family Status: Married, one son, one daughter Position: Outfield Height: 189 cm (6’3″) Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Switch Wore #: 24 Originally drafted by: Pittsburgh Pirates, 2010 (Round 3) Top Squad Debut on:…
The 2022 draft picks got their new uniforms today. Below is the list of new numbers given out, as well as the most recent and most famous players to have worn the numbers. (Source: Tigers Official) Round 1: OF Shota Morishita – #1: Takashi Toritani (2004-19) / Toritani, Tom O’Malley (1991-94) “My goal in my…
Name (Japanese): ラウル・アルカンタラ Date of Birth: December 4, 1992 Hometown: Barahona, Dominican Republic High School: Liceo Emabal Anguel (?) Family Status: Married, 3 sons Height: 193 cm (6’4″) Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Position: Pitcher Wore #: 44 Originally signed by: Boston Red Sox, 2009 MLB Experience with: Oakland Athletics (2016-17) KBO Teams: KT…
Name (Japanese): アーロン・ウィルカーソン Date of Birth: May 24, 1989 Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas, USA High School: Midway High School (Waco, TX) University: Cumberland U (Tennessee) Family Status: Married, four children Height: 191 cm (6’3″) Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Position: Pitcher Wore #: 52 Originally signed by: Undrafted (Boston Red Sox bought contract in…
Name (Japanese): アデルリン・ロドリゲス Date of Birth: November 18, 1991 Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic High School: Centro Educativo Los Palmares (Santo Domingo) Family Status: Married, two daughters, one son Position: First Base Height: 192 cm (6’3″) Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Wore #: 91 Originally signed by: New York Mets (Free agent, 2008) Previously Played for: Orix…