Detroit Tigers: Best player by jersey number

The Detroit Tigers have had a player represent 71 out of 99 possible jersey numbers. Here is the best of each number in Tigers history.

The Detroit Tigers have retired seven numbers in franchise history. That number is soon to be nine, as both Alan Trammell (3) and Jack Morris (47) will see their numbers emblazoned on the center field wall at Comerica Park this summer.

That leaves 91 other numbers, including 28 that have never been worn, for some yet unknown Tigers player to lay claim to as the greatest in Tigers history. Some numbers, even though they aren’t retired, will likely be pretty hard to top. Numbers 1, 24, 29 and 35 all seem pretty secure with their current leaders.

Many numbers (32, 48, 49, 68, 77) are employed by current Tigers, who already hold the distinction as the greatest Tiger to wear that specific number.

Below is a look at each number in Tigers history. Thanks to the fabulous folks at baseball-reference for all of the data.