5 Baseball Players who Played for Tigers and Mets
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 Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
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 Tigers and the Mets.
Javier Baez
Javier Baez is in his 10th year in the majors and his 2nd year playing in the infield with the Tigers. He has also played for the Cubs and the Mets.
Baez is a 2x All-Star (Cubs) and has been awarded both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger (both with Cubs) for his performances in the field and at the plate.
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander has been a key figure in MLB for well over a decade. He began his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the top pitchers in the league.
He won both the American League Cy Young and MVP awards in 2011, a rarity for a pitcher.
In 2017, he was traded to the Houston Astros and helped lead them to a World Series title the same year. With nine All-Star appearances, three no-hitters, and over 3,000 strikeouts, Verlander is assuredly a future Hall of Famer.
Verlander Key Stats
- MVP (Tigers)
- Cy Young (Tigers, Astros)
- Rookie of the Year (Tigers)
- All-Star (Tigers, Astros)
- 20+ Win Season (Tigers, Astros)
- 3000+ Strikeouts Career (Tigers, Astros, Mets)
- 300+ Strikeout Season (Astros)
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.
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.
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.
