Fun Trivia Questions On MLB - Detroit Tigers

Paws is the correct answer because it is the name of the Detroit Tigers team mascot. The mascot is often seen at games and events, entertaining the crowd and representing the team. The name "Paws" is fitting for a tiger mascot, as tigers have paws as their feet.

Al Kaline is the correct answer because he won 10 Gold Glove Awards from 1957-1967. This award is given annually to the best defensive players in Major League Baseball, and Kaline's consistent excellence in the outfield during that time period earned him this prestigious honor.

In 1976, Detroit Tiger Mark Fidrych was named the American League Rookie of the Year. This indicates that Fidrych had an exceptional performance during his rookie season in that year, surpassing other rookies in the league.

The Tigers began playing in the American League in 1901.

In the 2006 Cy Young voting, Justin Verlander finished behind Kenny Rogers. This suggests that Kenny Rogers received more votes or had a higher ranking than Verlander in the voting process.

Sparky Anderson was the first Detroit Tigers skipper to win two American League Manager of the Year Awards. This recognition is given to the manager who demonstrates exceptional leadership and success in guiding their team to a successful season. Anderson's achievement of winning the award twice highlights his ability to consistently lead the Tigers to strong performances and solidify his reputation as a successful manager in the league.

In 1987, Alan Trammell collected 105 RBIs. This means that he successfully drove in 105 runs during that season.

Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane was nicknamed "Black Mike" in the 1920 - 1930's baseball era.

Carlos Guillen wears the number 9 uniform for the 2006 Tigers.

Deivi Cruz is the correct answer because he is the Tigers player who played shortstop in 2000 and had 176 hits in 583 at bats.

Fernando Valenzuela was the first rookie to win the Cy Young award. In 1981, Valenzuela had an outstanding season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching 192.1 innings with a 2.48 ERA and 180 strikeouts. He became a sensation, known for his unique pitching style and his success as a rookie. Valenzuela's performance earned him not only the Cy Young award but also the Rookie of the Year award, making him the first player in MLB history to win both in the same season.

The Detroit Tigers played their first official American League game in 1901.

Ty Cobb debuted for the Detroit Tigers in 1905.

Charlie Gehringer was from Fowlerville, Michigan.

Tim Wakefield gave six home runs in a single game to Detroit since 1947. This means that no other pitcher had given that many home runs to Detroit in a game since 1947.

Carlos Guillen hit for the cycle in 2006 for the Detroit Tigers. "Hitting for the cycle" refers to a batter hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in a single game. Guillen accomplished this feat during a game in August 2006 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He hit a single in the first inning, a double in the third inning, a triple in the fifth inning, and a home run in the seventh inning, becoming the first Tigers player to hit for the cycle since 1983.

Magglio Ordonez hit a series-ending walk-off home run off of Huston Street in the 2006 ALCS. This means that Ordonez hit a home run in the final game of the series, which resulted in his team winning and advancing to the next round. Huston Street was the pitcher who gave up the home run, allowing Ordonez to secure the victory for his team.

The Detroit Tigers won one American League pennant under manager Sparky Anderson.

Chris Shelton hit 9 home runs in the first thirteen games of 2006.

Willie Horton is the correct answer because he does not have at least 300 career home runs as a Tiger. The other three options, Norm Cash, Al Kaline, and Hank Greenberg, all have at least 300 career home runs as Tigers.

Don Slaught was the hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers only during the 2006 season.

Rick Rizzs and Bob Rathbun first replaced Ernie Harwell and Paul Carey as the Detroit Tigers' WJR radio announcers in 1992.

Lou Whitaker was the last Detroit Tiger to win Rookie of the Year before Justin Verlander. Whitaker had an outstanding rookie season in 1978, where he batted .285 with 19 home runs and 71 RBIs. He also showed great defensive skills as a second baseman, earning him the Rookie of the Year award. Whitaker had a successful career with the Tigers, playing his entire 19-year career with the team and becoming one of the best second basemen in franchise history.

Al Kaline was the first Detroit Tiger to have his number retired because of his exceptional career with the team. Kaline played his entire 22-year career with the Tigers and was known for his outstanding hitting and fielding abilities. He was an 18-time All-Star, won 10 Gold Glove Awards, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. Kaline's contributions to the Tigers' organization and his impact on the game made him deserving of the honor of having his number retired.

Les Cain received a lifetime cash settlement from the Detroit Tigers.

John Olerud got the first hit at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Magglio Ordonez signed a contract worth $75 million after being severely injured during the 2004 season. This indicates that despite his injury, Ordonez was still highly valued by the team and they were willing to invest a significant amount of money in him. This suggests that Ordonez had proven himself as a valuable player prior to his injury and the team had confidence in his ability to recover and continue performing at a high level.

Kenny Rogers and Ivan Rodriguez became the first Tigers duo to start an MLB All Star Game since Lou Whitaker and Lance Parrish started the Mid-Summer Classic in 1986.

In 1989, the Detroit Tigers won 59 games under manager Sparky Anderson.

The question asks for Chris Shelton's middle name, and the correct answer is "Bob."