George Lombard

Fixing the 2025 Tigers’ Morass of Uniform Numbers

The Tigers’ current uniform number assignments are dreadful and it starts with allowing pitchers to wear single-digits.

Here’s how I would reassign uniform numbers:

*Margot could also wear 34, as could Flaherty or Andy Ibañez, though I think that’s too high a number for an infielder.

It would be nice to get a real number for #87 Tyler Holton, wouldn’t it? Perhaps Chris Fetter could offer up his #41 to support the cause.

Record: 93-54 — 10 games up on Toronto

Magic Number: 6

Highlights

Morris appeared to be limping toward the postseason. In this one he made it through six innings and allowed seven hits, three of them homers: two by Willie Aikens and one from Roseville’s own Ernie Whitt.

Clancy kept the Tigers in check, giving up four hits. Jimmy Key got the quintessential 1980s four-inning save.

Miscellany

Venue: Tiger Stadium
Umpires: HP – Larry Young, 1B – Derryl Cousins, 2B – Richard Shulock, 3B – Terry Cooney
Time of Game: 2:51
Attendance: 46,040

⚾️ Immaculate Grid 531: 6/9 — Rarity: 321

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See you tomorrow.