A.J. Hinch

Number 14

From 1977 to 1992, only two players wore number 14 for the Tigers, both of them (mostly) played first base and were fan favorites:

John Wockenfuss, wore it from 1977-1983, resurrecting the number after a three-year layoff following Bill Slayback’s two-season tenure, 1973 and ‘74. In his 10 seasons in Detroit, Johnny B played in 677 games and hit .261 with 80 home runs and 284 RBI.

Dave Bergman put on number 14 within days after being traded for Wockenfuss in March 1984. From then until he retired in 1992, he wore it in 871 games, batting .259 with 39 homers and 219 RBI.

A.J. Hinch currently wears it, but wore number 40 when he played for Detroit in 2003.

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 592 7/9 — Rarity: 237

See you tomorrow.

May 15, 1984: Tigers 6 – Mariners 4

Record: 28-5

Highlights

Kind of an ugly game featuring five errors; three by the Tigers – Whitaker, Tram, and Howard Johnson.

At one point, the Tigers led 6-1.

Morris and Hernandez combined for a five hitter.

Kirk Gibson and Johnson each had two RBI.

Miscellany

Venue: Tiger Stadium

Umpires: HP – Terry Cooney, 1B – Richard Shulock, 2B – Derryl Cousins, 3B – Bill Kunkel

Time of Game: 3:32

Attendance: 21,782