The Detroit Tigers franchise was born in 1894, making it one of the oldest in the American League. Unlike many other organizations in Major League Baseball, the franchise hasn’t changed cities or names. The team’s been the Detroit Tigers since Day One.
Ballpark / Stadium – Comerica Park
After calling Tiger Stadium home from 1912 through the 1999 seasons, the Tigers made news by making a short move to Comerica Park. Located in the city’s downtown, across the street from Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Lions, Comerica Park has an official capacity of 41,255. Among the park’s features are a series of statues beyond the outfield fence depicting several Tigers legends, numerous concrete tigers in and around the park, a baseball-themed Ferris wheel, tiger-themed carousel and water fountains in center field. Read more about Comerica Park.
World Series Championships
The Tigers have four World Series championships to their name, with these titles coming in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984. The franchise has also won 11 American League Pennants and six division titles, including three straight Central Division crowns in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Detroit Tigers Roster
Many of baseball’s all-time greats once appeared on the Tigers roster. Former Tigers enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame are Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Sam Crawford, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Harry Heilmann, Hughie Jennings, Al Kaline, George Kell, Heinie Manush and Hal Newhouser. The team depicts many of these names, as well as those of Willie Horton and longtime broadcaster Ernie Harwell, on the brick walls in left and right field. In recent years, stars for the Tigers have included Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Prince Fielder.
Spring Training
The Tigers play the home games on their Spring Training schedule at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. The park opened in 1966 and has been the Grapefruit League home of the Tigers since day one. After a couple substantial renovations, the park now holds 8,500 fans; when it opened Joker Marchant Stadium held just 4,900 fans. The Tigers Minor League Baseball affiliates are the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, Double-A Erie SeaWolves, Advanced-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps, Short-Season A Connecticut Tigers and rookie league Gulf Coast League Tigers, Venezuelan Summer League Tigers and Dominican Summer League Tigers.
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48201
313-962-4000
Official team site
Closest teams/stadiums
MLB:
Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field (168 miles)
Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre (234 miles)
Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ball Park (263 miles)
Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Park (277 miles)
Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park, (285 miles)
Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field (288 miles)
AAA:
Toledo Mud Hens, Fifth Third Field (59 miles)
Columbus Clippers, Huntington Park (192 miles)
AA:
Akron RubberDucks, Canal Park (190 miles)
Erie SeaWolves, Jerry Uht Park (270 miles)
A:
Lansing Lugnuts, Cooley Law School Stadium (90 miles)
Great Lakes Loons, Dow Diamond (127 miles)
West Michigan Whitecaps, Fifth Third Ballpark (160 miles)
Detroit Tigers FAQ
When were the Detroit Tigers founded?
Although established in 1894, the present-day Detroit Tigers franchise joined MLB’s American League prior to the start of the 1901 season.
Who are the best Detroit Tigers of all time?
Many former Detroit Tigers players are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, including Ty Cobb, Sam Crawford, Charlie Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline, George Kell and Jack Morris.
How many World Series have the Detroit Tigers won?
The Tigers have won four total World Series, with the most recent championship coming in 1984.
Where did the Detroit Tigers play before Comerica Park?
Before Comerica Park opened in 2000, the Detroit Tigers played at the iconic Tiger Stadium from 1912 to 1999.