6 Baseball Players who Played for Dodgers and Tigers
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 Los Angeles Dodgers and 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 6 players who played for both the Dodgers and the Tigers.
Kirk Gibson
Kirk Gibson, an outfielder best known for his time with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, played in the Major Leagues from 1979 to 1995.
Over his career, he racked up over 1500 hits, 255 home runs, and a .268 batting average. But, Gibson may be most remembered for his postseason heroics, including his dramatic, limping walk-off home run for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
He also won the National League MVP (and a Silver Slugger) in 1988 with the Dodgers.
Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield was a beast on the baseball field and is a beast on the Immaculate Grid. He played from 1988 to 2009, suiting up for eight different teams – Marlins, Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees, Braves, Padres, Tigers and Mets.
Sheffield helped the Marlins snag a World Series Championship in ’97. Over his career, he cranked out 509 home runs (one of 28 players who hit over 500) and had a solid .292 batting average.
Sheffield was a nine-time All-Star, but his multiple stops along his career are what makes him really stand out for this particular game.
Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer, known for his distinctive different-colored eyes, has been a force to reckon with in baseball since he started in 2008. He’s played for several teams, including the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Nationals, Dodgers and Mets.
Scherzer’s a three-time Cy Young Award winner and played a crucial role in the Nationals’ World Series win in 2019.
Scherzer is still active (as of 2023) and has over 3,000 strikeouts with a career-high of 300 in 2018 with the Nationals. Despite moving around a bit, Max has consistently been a top-tier pitcher in the majors.
J.D. Martinez
J.D. Martinez is in his 13th year in the majors and is currently playing outfield and DH for the Dodgers.
Martinez is a 6x All-Star (Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers) and has twice been awarded the Silver Slugger award (Tigers, Red Sox). He’s hit over 300 home runs thus far in his career and is quickly approaching 1000 RBIs.
Given his success and his recent time spent with various teams and it’s easy to see why Martinez will be a popular player for many different squares on the grid.
Hideo Nomo
Hideo Nomo was a trailblazing pitcher who played from 1995 to 2008. Best known for his time with the Dodgers, he also played for one year each with the Royals, Rays, Mets, Red Sox, Tigers and Brewers.
Nomo was the first Japanese player in the MLB in the modern era and he immediately made a splash, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 1995.
Known for his distinctive “tornado” delivery, Nomo racked up over 120 wins and more than 1,900 strikeouts during his career including a National League leading 236 in his rookie season.
He also threw two no-hitters, one of them in the notoriously hitter-friendly Coors Field.
David Wells
David Wells, nicknamed “Boomer”, was a major force on the baseball mound from 1987 to 2007, spending time with the Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, and several other teams including Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, Orioles and White Sox.
A key player in the Yankees’ ’98 World Series win, Wells also pitched a rare perfect game that same year.
His career stats are impressive, with a total of 239 wins and over 2,200 strikeouts over the course of 21 seasons.
