Showing posts with label Detroit Tigers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Detroit Tigers. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Young Superstars #15 - Mike Henneman


Mike Henneman was a relief pitcher his entire career. He served as the Tigers primary closer for much of his tenure with the team and his 154 saves in a Tigers uniform is second only to Todd Jones. He was an All Star in 1989 though he didn't play.

The card gets points for the ball in flight out of his hand.

Mike Henneman's career statistics

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Young Superstars #5 - Matt Nokes


After sips of coffee in '85 and '86, Matt Nokes stuck in the Tigers line up in 1987 and did pretty well for himself. We'd probably be talking about his 32 home runs as a rookie catcher today had another rookie not hit 49 that same season.

Despite having fairly productive years in 1991 and '92 on some less than spectacular Yankees teams, Nokes never again showed the promise that he did in 1987. After retiring in 1995 he spent some time in the independant leagues as a player and coach (and one season in the Mexican league).

Thus far, I'm having trouble deciding whether I like the photo on this card or the McGwire card better. Maybe at the end of this thing we'll have some voting for best looking card.

Matt Nokes' career statistics