F2647 Your Detroit Tigers - the Great, the Good, and the Not-So-Good
Class | Registration opens Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Discover how Detroit Tigers players rank based on statistics, not opinion. This class explores Tom Gage’s latest book that evaluates Tigers’ hitters and pitchers from 1901—the team’s first season in the American League—to the present. Learn how 14 statistical categories for hitters and eight for pitchers were used to determine each player’s place in franchise history, and discuss the results, surprises, and standout performances.
In-person at the Hawk - Not Recorded
Tom Gage
Tom Gage covered the Detroit Tigers from 1979-2015, reporting on more than 5,000 games during his distinguished career. In 2015, he was honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Gage is in both the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, recognizing his lasting impact on sports reporting and journalism
Alex Avila
Alex Avila is a former major-league catcher who spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers. He's a former American League All Star and winner of a Silver Slugger award. His time in the majors was 2009 to 2021.