Baseball Players who Played for Cleveland and Detroit
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Guardians and Tigers.
Lance Parrish
Lance Parrish was an impactful catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1995. Spending the bulk of his career with the Detroit Tigers, Parrish was instrumental in the team’s 1984 World Series championship.
His strength at the plate resulted in 324 career home runs and over 1000 RBIs (114 with the Tigers in 1983).
Known for his defensive prowess as much as his offensive capabilities, Parrish earned three Gold Gloves (Tigers) for his excellent work behind the plate. He also earned eight All-Star selections (Tigers, Phillies, Angels), further highlighting his balanced skill set.
Jhonny Peralta
Jhonny Peralta who was a shortstop and third baseman, made his MLB debut in 2003 with the Cleveland Indians. He played for 15 seasons, also contributing to the Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Peralta garnered a reputation for his power-hitting ability from the shortstop position, hitting 202 home runs and driving in 873 runs over the course of his career. He managed a career batting average of .267 and was a three-time All-Star (Tigers, Cardinals).
In 2011, Peralta had his best season with the Tigers, recording a .299 batting average, 21 home runs, and 86 RBIs.
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