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Rich History of Latino Players on the Detroit Tigers Continues

Mike Alberts by Mike Alberts
March 1, 2026
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Ozzie Virgil from the Dominican Republic debuted on the Tiger roster 67 years ago. Humberto “Chico” Fernandez from Cuba became the first regular position player in 1960. Aurelio Rodriguez, a Mexican, played from 1971 to 1979 and won a Golden Glove in 1976. Willie Hernandez (Mexico) won the 1984 AL MVP and Cy Young award helping the Tigers win the World Series in 1968.

In the last 50 years, many notable Latino players have been on the roster, including Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Guillen, Omar Infante, Maglio Ordóñez, Aurelio Lopez, Hank Aguirre, Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, and Carlos Peña. 

Today, after more than a third of the season in the books, the Tigers are in the hunt for the best record in the Majors and Latino players are a big part of the team’s success. The Latino players who are currently on the Tigers’ active roster appear below with their stats through 52 games. 

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In the most notable move of the season, Javier Baez has moved from the infield to the outfield with astonishing success. 

Four Latino players are on the active 40-man roster going into Memorial Day.

#28 Ednel Javier Báez – “El Mago”

” - OUTFIELD – AB 147 – 43 HITS - .293 – OPS .805 Born: 12/01/1992 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico - 5’11” / 190 - MLB Debut: 8/05/2014 Drafted 2011 – Chicago Cubs

#77 Andy Ibáñez

INFIELDER – AB 73 – 17 HITS - .233 – OPS .669 Born: 4/03/1993 in Havana, Cuba - 5’ 10” /205 MLB Debut: 5/4/2021 Signed by Texas as a non-drafted free agent on July 7, 2015

#25 Gleyber David Torres –“De Caracas”

INFIELDER – AB 144 – 39 HITS - .271 – OPS .772 Born: 12/13/1996 in Caracas, Venezuela - 5’11”/205 -MLB Debut: 4/22/2018

#54 Keider Eduardo Montero

Pitcher – ERA 5.28 – IP 30.2 – W 1 – L -1 – SO 21 Born: 7/06/2000 in Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela - R/R - 6' 1"/145 – MLB Debut: 5/29/2024

La rica historia de los jugadores latinos en los Detroit Tigers continúa

Ozzie Virgil, de la República Dominicana, debutó en la plantilla de los Tigres hace 67 años. Humberto “Chico” Fernández, de Cuba, se convirtió en el primer jugador de posición regular en 1960. Aurelio Rodríguez, mexicano, jugó de 1971 a 1979 y ganó un Guante de Oro en 1976. Willie Hernández (México) ganó el Jugador Más Valioso de la Liga Americana y el premio Cy Young en 1984, ayudando a los Tigres a ganar la Serie Mundial en 1968.

En los últimos 50 años, muchos jugadores latinos notables han estado en la plantilla, incluyendo a Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Guillén, Omar Infante, Maglio Ordóñez, Aurelio López, Hank Aguirre, Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez y Carlos Peña. Hoy, tras más de un tercio de la temporada, los Tigres buscan el mejor récord de las Grandes Ligas y los jugadores latinos son una parte importante de su éxito. Los jugadores latinos que actualmente forman parte del roster activo de los Tigres aparecen a continuación con sus estadísticas en 52 juegos.

En el movimiento más notable de la temporada, Javier Báez ha pasado del infield al outfield con un éxito asombroso.

Cuatro jugadores latinos forman parte del roster activo de 40 jugadores antes del Día de los Caídos.

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#28 Ednel Javier Báez – “El Mago”

JARDINERÍA – AB 147 – 43 HITS - .293 – OPS .805 Nació el 1 de diciembre del 92 en Bayamón, Puerto Rico - 5’11” / 190 - Debut en la MLB: 5/agosto/14 Seleccionado en el Draft de 2011 – Chicago Cubs

#77 Andy Ibáñez

INFIELDER – AB 73 – 17 HITS - .233 – OPS .669 Nació el 3 de abril del 93 en La Habana, Cuba - 5’ 10” /205 Debut en la MLB: 04/05/2021 Firmó con Texas como agente libre no reclutado el 7 / julio/ 2015

#25 Gleyber David Torres –“De Caracas”

- INFIELDER – AB 144 – 39 HITS - .271 – OPS .772 Nació el 13 de diciembre del 96 en Caracas, Venezuela - 5’11”/205 - Debut en MLB: 22/abril/2018

#54 Keider Eduardo Montero

Pitcher – ERA 5.28 – IP 30.2 – G 1 – P -1 – SO 21 Nació el 06 de julio de 2000 en Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela - R/R - 6' 1"/145 – Debut en MLB: 29/mayo/2024

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Michael Alberts - Detroit - Cooley H.S., Michigan State University, B.A., Wayne State University, M.A. - Ed. Specialist, Univ. Detroit Mercy - Teaching Certificate. Alberts began his career at Ford Motor Company's FMCC Data Center in 1965 and witnessed the data revolution in business practices. While writing his Master's Thesis, he honed his photographic skills and has enjoyed photography as both a career and a sideline for six decades. Alberts was also a teacher and administrator until 2006, when his retirement allowed him to pursue photography. Since 2006, he has enjoyed covering major sporting events, including a Super Bowl, two World Series, 18 years of the NFL, 17 years of the NBA, and is currently credentialed for MLB. Alberts writes and contributes stories on sports & local issues. Married in Rio de Janeiro to his wife of 51 years, Marcia, an early organizer of the Brazilian community in the Detroit area.

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