Sunday, August 8, 2010

All Time Detroit Tigers Shortstops

1. Alan Trammell (1977-1996): 1984 World Champ, 1984 WS MVP, All-Star, Gold Glove, The Real 1987 AL MVP


2. Billy Rogell (1930-39): 1935 World Champion, Gehringer said he was the best SS he played with, consider greatest Tiger SS until Tram

3. Harvey Kuenn (1952-59): All Star, 1953 ROY, 1959 Batting Champ, AL Hit Leader 4x

4. Carlos Guillen (2004-Present): All-Star, Hit .290 or better 4x (.300 or better 3x), injuries curtailed his career

5. Donie Bush (1908-21): Led league in walks 5x, .356 career OBP

6. Eddie Brinkman (1971-74): All-Star, Gold Glove, dropped f bomb on live TV

7. Johnny Lipon (1942, 1946-52): Hit .290 or better 3x

8. Charley O’Leary (1904-12): .226 career hitter

9. Topper Rigney (1922-25): Hit .300 twice; .288 career

10. Jackie Tavener (1921, 1925-8): #13 in 1927 MVP voting

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