Detroit Tigers Collector

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#605 Craig Paquette 2002-2003

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Paquette's importance goes beyond sheer numbers. He is versatile defensive player who can also come up big on offense.

#591 Randy O'Neal 1984-1986

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Emerged as Tigers' No. 5 starter in '85 after starting the season at Nashville...In one of the best deals they never made, Tigers almost traded him to Giants in winter of '84...Played collegiate baseball at U. of Florida.

#591 Randy O'Neal 1984-1986

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Drafted by Tigers #1 (Special) - June, 1981

#591 Randy O'Neal 1984-1986

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Drafted by Tigers #1 (Special) - June, 1981

#576 Matt Nokes 1986-1990

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Acquired: Traded from Giants to Tigers 10/7/85 with P Dave LaPoint and P Eric King for P Juan Berenguer, P Scott Medvin and C Bob Melvin.

#576 Matt Nokes 1986-1990

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#575 C. J. Nitkowski 1995-1996, 1999-2001

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C. J. began the 2000 season in the Tigers' rotation making 11 starts.

#569 Jim Nettles 1974

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Jim and his brother, Graig, has the distinction of hitting homers in same game on opposing teams as Yankees defeated the Tigers, 10-7, September 14, 1974

#561 Mike Munoz 1991-1993

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Drafted by the Dodgers #3 - June, 1986. Acquired via trade 9-30-90.

Mike was a First Team Division II All-American at Cal Poly - Pomona.

#554 Jim Morrison 1987-1988

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Traded from Pirates to Tigers 8-7-87 for 3B-OF Darnell Coles. Played collegiate baseball at Georgia Southern.

#509 Lance McCullers 1990

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Traded to Tigers from the Yankees 1990

#505 Milt May 1976-1979

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Drafted by the Pirates #10 - June 1968. Signed orginally as a 3rd baseman.

#505 Milt May 1976-1979

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Traded to the Tigers December 1975. Son of former Phillies 3rd baseman Pinky May.

#494 Mike Maroth 2002-2007

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Maroth made his Major League debut June 8 againts he phillies and came away with a no-decision despite hurling seven shutout innings. He allowed seven hits, and only one went for extra bases.

#488 Phil Mankowski 1976-1979

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Drafted by Tigers #9 - June, 1970. Son of Ben Mankowski, 1st baseman in Brooklyn Dodgers organzaiton, 1940.

#444 Wilfredo Ledezma 2003-2007

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Ledezma's impressive reaction to pitching directly out of A-ball stamps him as one to watch. A reliever now, his future is probably as a starter.

#428 Lerrin LaGrow 1970-1975

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The Tigers sixth choice in the free-agent draft of June, 1969, Lerrin signed after his junior year at Arizona State where he led the Sun Devils to the 1969 NCAA Championship with a 2-year 19-1 college record.

#469 Torey Lovullo 1988-1989

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Torey, an '87 All America at UCLA, is a fine defensive infielder.

#407 Steve Kemp 1977-1981

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Drafted by the Tigers #1 - Jan 1976

#407 Steve Kemp 1977-1981

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#410 John Kiely 1991-1993

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Acquired as an undrafted amateur free angent 9-7-97

#403 Mick Kelleher 1981-1982

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Released by the Cubs after the 1880 season and caught on with the Tigers as a free agent.

Has a political science degree from the University of Puget Sound

#920 Tim Kalita

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#424 Kurt Knudsen 1992-1994

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Drafted by the Tigers #9 June 1988

#413 Eric King 1986-1988, 1992

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traded from Giants to Tigers 10-7-95 with P Dave LaPoint and C Matt Nokes for P Juan Berenguer and C Bob Melvin.

#339 John Hiller 1965-1980

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Signed by the Tigers in 1962 prior to draft. Signed as a Free Agent 6-16-62

#337 Bobby Higginson 1995-2005

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Higginson is the type of player who can help his team in the field, at the plate or on the base paths.

#332 Willie Hernandez 1984-1989

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Let Tigers in save in 1985 for the 2nd straight season

#305 Shane Halter 2000-2003

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Shane lettered in baseball, football, basketball, track and golf at Hooks (TX) High School.

#272 Greg Gohr 1993-1996

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July 29, 1991 Greg tossed his finest pro game: a 2-hit, 15-strikeout masterpiece for Toledo in a 2-0 defeat of Syracuse.

#134 Phil Clark 1992

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Phil Clark
Phillip Benjamin Clark

Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (18th pick) of the 1986 amateur draft.
Signed June 4, 1986.

Debut: May 27, 1992
Final Game: April 30, 1996

Relatives: Brother of Jerald Clark

#460 Filipe Lira 1995-1997, 1999

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Felipe Lira

Antonio Felipe Lira

Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1990.

Debut: April 27, 1995

Final Game: May 21, 2001

#7 Doyle Alexander 1987-1989

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Doyle Lafayette Alexander

Debut: June 26, 1971

Final Game: September 27, 1989

August 12, 1987: Traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Detroit Tigers for John Smoltz.

October 24, 1988: Granted Free Agency.

January 13, 1989: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

Doyle, a well-travelled finesse pitcher who does his best pitching in September, was picked up by the Tigers on August 12 to help them in their 1987 East title drive. Help them he did with an impressive 9-0 record.

#18 Matt Anderson 1998 - 2003

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Matthew Jason Anderson

Schools: Rice University
Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1997 amateur draft.
Signed December 23, 1997.
Debut: June 25, 1998
Final Game: July 1, 2005

#33 Skeeter Barnes 1991 - 1994

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Skeeter Barnes

William Henry Barnes

Schools: University of Cincinnati

Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 16th round of the 1978 amateur draft.
Debut: September 6, 1983

Final Game: June 20, 1994

January 21, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

March 28, 1994: Released by the Detroit Tigers.

April 3, 1994: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

Got this one when I sent a request 4/13/04 and received on 6/26/04 - it took 74 days to recieve from his home.

In 1990, Skeeter became the all-time hit leader at Triple-A Nashville, breaking the record of yankee Manager Buck Showalter.

#33 Skeeter Barnes 1991- 1994

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Skeeter Barnes
William Henry Barnes

Schools: University of Cincinnati
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 16th round of the 1978 amateur draft.

Debut: September 6, 1983
Final Game: June 20, 1994

January 21, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

March 28, 1994: Released by the Detroit Tigers.

April 3, 1994: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

Got this one when I sent a request 4/13/04 and received on 6/26/04 – it took 74 days to recieve from his home.

Played 6 defensive positions + DH in each of last 3 seasons....Spent 14 years in minors (with 109 scattered NL at-bats), then HRd' in 1st AL at-bat 6/14/91.

#33 Skeeter Barnes 1991 - 1994

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Skeeter Barnes

William Henry Barnes

Schools: University of Cincinnati

Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 16th round of the 1978 amateur draft.
Debut: September 6, 1983

Final Game: June 20, 1994

January 21, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

March 28, 1994: Released by the Detroit Tigers.

April 3, 1994: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

Got this one when I sent a request 4/13/04 and received on 6/26/04 – it took 74 days to recieve from his home.

#38 Trey Beamon 1998

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Trey Beamon
Clifford Beamon

Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 1992 amateur draft.Signed July 1, 1992.
Debut: August 4, 1996
Final Game: September 27, 1998

November 19, 1997: Traded by the San Diego Padres with Tim Worrell to the Detroit Tigers for Ryan Balfe (minors), Dan Miceli and Donne Wall.

December 11, 1998: Released by the Detroit Tigers.

#46 Juan Berenguer 1982 - 1985

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Juan Berenguer

Juan Bautista Berenguer

Signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1975.

Debut: August 17, 1978

Final Game: October 4, 1992

April 4, 1982: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

October 7, 1985: Traded by the Detroit Tigers with a player to be named later and Bob Melvin to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later, Eric King, Dave LaPoint and Matt Nokes. The Detroit Tigers sent Scott Medvin (December 11, 1985) to the San Francisco Giants to complete the trade.

Switched from reliever to Tigers' starting rotation in May of '83

#46 Juan Berenguer 1982- 1985

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Juan Berenguer

Juan Bautista Berenguer

Signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1975.

Debut: August 17, 1978

Final Game: October 4, 1992

April 4, 1982: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

Switched from reliever to Tigers' starting rotation in May of '83

#47 Dave Bergman 1984 - 1992

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Dave Bergman
David Bruce Bergman

Schools: Illinois State University

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1974 amateur draft.

Debut: August 26, 1975

Final Game: October 4, 1992

March 24, 1984: Traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Willie Hernandez to the Detroit Tigers for Glenn Wilson and John Wockenfuss.

November 4, 1988: Granted Free Agency.

December 7, 1988: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

November 8, 1991: Granted Free Agency.

December 10, 1991: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

#55 Jack Billingham 1978-1980

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Signed by the Dodgers 1961 prior to draft - Acquired by Tigers in a trade with the Reds 3-6-78

#76 Ed Brinkman 1971- 1974

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#81 Tom Brookens 1979-1988

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Drafted by Tigers #1 January 1975.

His cousin, Ike Brookens , was a Tigers pitcher

#81 Tom Brookens 1979-1988

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Tom is a versatile part-timer who can fill in ably at third, second and short (he even caught five innings in an emergency in '85) or operates the designated hitter against lefthanders.

#85 Gates Brown 1963-1975

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#180 John DeSilva 1993

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#187 John Doherty 1992- 1995

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Aquired: Tigers 19th pick in 1989 June draft.

Was 3rd in NY-Penn League with 14 saves in '89. Graduated from Concordia College

1990 Star Lakeland Tigers - played 1989 Niagara Falls

#187 John Doherty 1992- 1995

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Doherty started the 1993 season on fire, crafting a 3-1 mark in April behind a 2.09 ERA. He went on to finish his sophomore season with a team-leading 14 triumphs

#198 Damion Easley 1996 - 2002

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While at Long Beach (CA) City College in 1988, Damion was names to theAll-South Coast Community College Conference first team.

#210 Bill Fahey 1981 - 1983

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Drafted: Senators #1 (Specials) Jan 1970, aquired Purchased 3-24-81

#210 Bill Fahey 1981 - 1983

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Had the misfortune of being Lance Parrish's backup catcher in Detroit

#272 Greg Gohr 1993 - 1996

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Obtained: Tigers 1st pick in 1989 June Draft.

1990 Star Lakeland Tigers - played 1989 in Fayetteville

#365 Brandon Inge 2001 - 2009

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Obtained: Tigers, 1998 Draft Round 2

#424 Kurt Knudsen 1992 - 1994

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Obtained: Tigers' 9th pick of the 1988 June draft.

Fanned 68 in 54.1 I with Lakeland in '89, leading FSL in SO per IP ratio. Attended the University of Miami (Florida).

1990 Star Lakeland Tigers - played 1989 Lakeland

#519 Rusty Meacham 1991

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Rusty showed better results coming out of the bullpen than as a starter.

#150 Nate Cornejo 2001-2004

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Drafted in first round in 1998. Topped Midwest League (1) in '99 with 174 2/3 innings and was thrid with four complete games.

#817 Walt Terrell 1985-1988, 1990-1992

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Drafted by the Rangers #33 June, 1980, Acquired: Trade to Tigers 12-7-84

#139 Joe Coleman 1971-1976

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Received a reported $50,000 to sign with Senators i 1965.

Fanned 14 Oakland A's in 1972 A. L. Championship Series for new major league record.

#908 John Wockenfuss 1974 - 1983

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Acquired: Traded to Tigers from Cardinals 12-3-73 for infielder Larry Elliot.

One of the most versatile players in the majors...Can catch, play 1b, leftfield or rightfield as well as DH

#187 John Doherty 1992- 1995

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#742 Bill Scherrer 1984 - 1986

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Acquired: Drafted by Reds #1 (Special) - Jan 1977. Traded to Tigers 8-27-84

Bill graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School (Tonawanda, NY). He won All-State honors..

#191 Duffy Dyer 1980-1982

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Drafted: Mets #1 (Special) June 1966, Acquired: Trade, 3-14-80

#198 Damion Easley 1996-2002

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#205 David Espinosa 2003, 2006-2007

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#243 Travis Fryman 1990-1997

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Travis had been pegged as All-Star Alan Trammell's future successor at shortstop ever since he joined the organization. He did become a regular, but at third base.

#118 Marty Castillo 1981-1985

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Born Jan 16, 1957 Long Beach, California

#158 Deivi Cruz 1997-2001

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Deivi broke into the majors in 1997 after playing at the class-A level the year before.

#158 Deivi Cruz 1997-2001

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Deivi enjoyed his finest season in 2000.

#207 Darrell Evans 1984-1988

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Drafted: A's #6 (Special) - June, 1967

Acquired: Free Agent, 12-17-83

#207 Darrell Evans 1984-1988

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Drafted: A's #6 (Special) - June, 1967

Acquired: Free Agent, 12-17-83

#929 Ivan Cruz

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Acquired: The Tigers' 28th pick in the 1989 June draft.

#219 Robert Fick

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#268 Fred Gladding 1961-1967

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Fred Gladding
Fred Earl Gladding

Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1956.
Debut: July 1, 1961
Final Game: June 2, 1973

#269 Jerry Don Gleaton 1990-1991

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Jerry Don Gleaton

Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round (17th pick) of the 1979 amateur draft.
Debut: July 11, 1979
Final Game: July 20, 1992

April 2, 1990: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Detroit Tigers for Greg Everson (minors).

#292 Johnny Grubb 1983-1987

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Johnny Grubb
John Maywood Grubb Jr.

Schools: Florida State University
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (24th pick) of the 1971 amateur draft (Secondary Phase).
Debut: September 10, 1972
Final Game: September 28, 1987

March 24, 1983: Traded by the Texas Rangers to the Detroit Tigers for Dave Tobik.

November 8, 1984: Granted Free Agency.

December 23, 1984: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.

October 16, 1987: Released by the Detroit Tigers.

#292 Johnny Grubb 1983-1987

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