7 Baseball Players who Played for Tigers and Rangers
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 the Texas Rangers.
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 Tigers and the Rangers.
Ivan Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez, also known as “Pudge”, was a beast in baseball from 1991 to 2011. He played for 6 different teams over his career including the Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros and Marlins. Rodriguez was a key player in the Marlins’ 2003 World Series win.
He chalked up over 2800 hits, and hit over 300 home runs in his career with a single-season best 35 home runs in 1999 – his MVP year (Rangers). Rodriguez made the All-Star team 14 times (Rangers, Tigers) and won an impressive 13 Gold Gloves (Rangers, Tigers) for his standout defensive skills.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, Pudge is often considered one of the best catchers the game has ever seen.
Rodriguez Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros, Marlins)
- MVP (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers, Tigers)
- Gold Glove (Rangers, Tigers)
- Silver Slugger (Rangers, Tigers)
- World Series Champ (Marlins)
- 100+ RBI Season (Rangers)
Prince Fielder
Prince Fielder, a power-hitting first baseman, played in the majors from 2005 to 2016, most notably for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers. Known for his prodigious power, Fielder crushed 319 home runs and drove in over 1000 runs in his career, with a lifetime batting average just over .280.
He was a six-time All-Star (Brewers, Tigers, Rangers) and won three Silver Slugger awards (Brewers, Tigers). His 2009 season with the Brewers was particularly noteworthy when he belted 46 home runs and knocked in a league-leading 141 RBIs.
*Fielder has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 111)
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.
Neftali Perez
Neftali Feliz made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2009 and quickly made an impact, earning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2010. As the team’s closer that year, he saved 40 games, a record for a rookie at the time, and posted an impressive 2.73 ERA.
Feliz was instrumental in the Rangers’ run to the World Series in 2010 and 2011, even earning an All-Star selection in 2010. However, injuries later hampered his career. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2012, he struggled to regain his earlier form.
Feliz had stints with several other MLB teams including the Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Perez Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers)
- 40+ Save Season (Rangers)
Ruben Sierra
Ruben Sierra, a switch-hitting outfielder and designated hitter, played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 2006, most notably for the Texas Rangers. Over his two-decade career, Sierra racked up over 2100 hits, 306 home runs, and a batting average of .268.
He made four All-Star teams (Rangers, A’s), won the Silver Slugger Award in 1989 (A’s), and finished second in the AL MVP voting that same year. A key highlight was his 1991 season with the Rangers, where he posted 25 homers and a career-high 116 RBIs.
Mickey Tettleton
Personally, I remember Mickey Tettleton as the all-star catcher who played on the Orioles with Cal Ripken Jr in the late 80s.
But, Tettleton played for 4 different teams over his 14-year career. In addition to Baltimore, he also played for the Tigers (was an all-star there as well), Rangers and Athletics.
Tettleton led the league in walks with 122 in 1992 (had over 900 in his career) with the Tigers and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
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.
