The Detroit Tigers have had 24 of the best players in their history.
WAR, or wins above replacement, is a crucial baseball stat that ranks players based on their performance in various aspects of the game, including batting, baserunning, and fielding, and is used to rank the top 24 players in the Detroit Tigers franchise.
Ty Cobb, the most recognizable name in Detroit Tigers history, debuted as the starting center fielder in 1905 and spent 22 years with the team, slashing an incredible.368/.434/.516 with 111 homers, 1,811 RBI, 665 doubles, 284 triples, and 869 stolen bases. He won 12 batting titles, was the American League MVP in 1911, and won the Triple Crown in 1909. Cobb is the franchise’s all-time leader in offensive categories.
Al Kaline, a right-handed swinging right-handed pitcher, played 22 Major League seasons in Detroit, slashing.297/.376/.480 in 2,834 games. He won the batting title in 1955 and 1961, represented the Tigers in 18 All-Star Games, and helped Detroit win the World Series in 1968.
