1994 Detroit Tigers season

The 1994 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 94th season and the 83rd season at Tiger Stadium. They had a record of 53–62 in a strike-shortened season. The season ended with the Tigers in fifth place in the newly formed American League East. The season featured the return of former star Kirk Gibson, the return of Ernie Harwell to the television broadcast booth and the 18th season of the Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker double play combination.

Offseason

• November 1, 1993: Eric Davis was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.
• November 7, 1993: Joe Boever was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.
• February 4, 1994: Kirk Gibson was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.
• February 7, 1994: Tim Belcher was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.
• February 14, 1994: Juan Samuel was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.
• February 18, 1994: Kevin Morgan was traded by the Tigers to the New York Mets for Joe Dellicarri (minors).
• March 31, 1994: Rico Brogna was traded by the Tigers to the New York Mets for Alan Zinter.

Regular season

By Friday, August 12, the Tigers had compiled a 53–62 record through 115 games. They had scored 652 runs (5.67 per game) and had allowed 671 runs (5.83 per game).

The Tigers were struggling in terms of strikeouts, as their pitchers had combined for the fewest strikeouts (560) and their batters had combined for the most strikeouts (897) in the Majors. Tigers' pitchers also had the most intentional walks in the Majors (74), the fewest shutouts (1) and tied the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers for the fewest saves (20).

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

• May 11, 1994: Jorge Velandia and Scott Livingstone were traded by the Tigers to the San Diego Padres for Gene Harris.
• June 17, 1994: Greg Cadaret was signed as a free agent by the Tigers.

Roster

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Other batters

Note: G = Games played; AB = At-bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Pitching

Starting pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Awards and honors

All-Star Game

• Mickey Tettleton, Catcher, Reserve (Second All-Star appearance)
• Travis Fryman, Third Base, Reserve (Third All-Star appearance)

Farm system

<small>LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Niagara Falls</small>

References

External links

• 1994 Detroit Tigers season at Baseball Reference