Baseball Players who Played for Padres 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 San Diego Padres 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 players who played for both the Padres and Tigers.
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Justin Upton
Justin Upton, who played 16 years in the majors, is most recognized for his time as an outfielder with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Angels.
Upton had an impressive career, with over 1700 hits, 325 home runs, and a .261 career batting average.
He was a four-time All-Star (Diamondbacks, Padres, Tigers) and was awarded a Silver Slugger in 2011 and 2014 (Diamondbacks, Tigers/Angels). His best season might have been 2011 when he hit .289 with 31 home runs, 88 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.
*Upton has been the most popular pick for this square in a previous grid (Grid 102).
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.
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Rob Deer
Rob Deer, who played from 1984 to 1996, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers.
In his 11-year career, Deer hit 230 home runs, collected over 800 hits, and maintained a batting average of .220. He was one of the prominent “three true outcomes” players, known for hitting home runs, drawing walks, or striking out (Deer led the league in strikeouts four different times).
His best season came in 1986 with the Brewers when he hit 33 home runs with 86 RBIs.
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.
RONDELL WHITE
Rondell White, who played from 1993 to 2007, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres.
Over his 15-year career, White notched over 1500 hits, 198 home runs, and maintained a .284 career batting average. He was named an All-Star in 2003 (Padres) and consistently displayed solid offensive production.
White’s most productive season arguably came in 1997 with the Expos when he batted .270 with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs.
Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs had a lengthy Major League career that spanned from 1992 to 2011, during which he played for 12 different teams, essentially making him an Immaculate Grid Hall-of-Famer.
Known for his power-hitting abilities, primarily as a pinch-hitter, he hit 265 home runs over his career and holds the record for the most pinch-hit home runs in MLB history with 23. Stairs had a career batting average of .262 with an OPS of .832, and recorded 899 RBIs.
Notably, in the 2008 postseason with the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Phillies history, helping the team move onto the World Series that year.
