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A CENTURY A CENTURY OF BATTING OF BATTING CHAMPIONSCHAMPIONS

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ORDONEZ JOINS ELITE GROUP OF TIGERS

Magglio Ordonez delivered one of the greatest statistical seasonsin Detroit Tigers history in 2007. Ordonez won the AmericanLeague batting title with a .363 batting average, while also leadingthe league with 54 doubles and finishing second with 216 hits and139 RBI. He reached statistical landmarks not reached by a Tigersplayer in decades. His .363 batting average was the highest by aTigers player since Charlie Gehringer batted .371 to win theAmerican League batting title in 1937. The 216 hits were the mostby a Tigers player since George Kell finished with 218 in 1950 andhis 54 doubles marked the most by a Tigers player since Kell col-lected 56 doubles in 1950. His 139 RBI were the most since RockyColavito collected 140 in 1961. It was during that 1961 season thatNorm Cash batted .361 to win the batting title, the last batting titleby a Tigers player prior to Ordonez achieving the feat in 2007.While it had been over 40 years since the last Tigers batting title,Ordonez joined an elite group of Tigers players that comprise theclubs rich history of top hitters.

TY COBB: THE ORIGINAL BATTING CHAMP

A history of Tigers batting champions would be incomplete with-out the most prolific batting champion in baseball history. Ty Cobbbatted .350 during the 1907 campaign for the Tigers, helping leadthe club to its first World Series berth. Cobb won the batting titlerunning away that season, outpacing teammate Sam Crawford by27 points to become the franchises first batting champion. The1907 season kicked off a remarkable run in which Cobb won nineconsecutive batting titles. Over that nine-season stretch, Cobb bat-ted .376 and collected nearly 1,800 hits. He finished second in thebatting race to Clevelands Tris Speaker in 1916, but rebounded towin the batting title again in each of the next three seasons.Following his run of 12 batting titles, Cobb batted .389 in 1921, butfinished second to teammate Harry Heilmann. Cobb topped the.400 mark for the third time in his career in 1922, but again finishedsecond as St. Louis George Sisler batted .420 to lead the league.Cobbs 12 batting titles mark the most by a single player in modernbaseball history.

HEILMANN CONTINUES THE REIGN

Cobbs reign of batting titles ended after the 1919 season, but it didnt take longfor another Tigers player to step up and continue the Tigers dominance at the topof the American League batting race. Harry Heilmann pounded 237 hits and bat-ted .394 in 1921 to win his first American League batting title and the 13th battingtitle in franchise history. He batted .403 in 1923 to claim his second batting cham-pionship and added two more titles with a .393 batting average in 1925 and .398batting average in 1927. Heilmann won all four batting titles with batting averagesof .390-or-better and is tied with Cobb and Rogers Hornsby for the most seasonssince 1900 with a batting average of .390-or-better. He finished in the top five inthe American League batting race two other times during his career and his .342career batting average ranks 12th on the all-time list. His four batting titles ranksecond to Cobb in franchise history.

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KELL EDGES TED WILLIAMS IN 1949

George Kell became the fifth batting champion in club history in 1949, edgingone of the greatest hitters in baseball history to earn the crown. Kell batted.343, narrowly topping Bostons Ted Williams by a fraction of a point to earn hisonly career batting championship. Kell finished in the top five in batting in theAmerican League during six of his seven seasons with the Tigers, including thepartial seasons with the club in 1946 and 1952. He finished second in the bat-ting race to Bostons Billy Goodman in 1950, while leading the AmericanLeague with 218 hits. He led the American League again in 1951 with 191 hits,while finishing third in the batting race.

GEHRINGER TOPS THE IRON HORSE

After Heilmanns batting title in 1927, the Tigers would have to waitanother decade for a batting champion. Charlie Gehringer became thefourth batting champion in club history in 1937, finishing the season witha .371 batting average and 209 hits en route to winning the AmericanLeague Most Valuable Player Award. Gehringers .371 batting averageoutpaced the Yankees Lou Gehrig, who finished second in the league at.351. Despite nearly 3,000 career hits and a .320 career batting average,1937 marked Gehringers only batting title. He finished in the top five inthe American League batting race four other times in his career and bat-ted over .350 three times. Gehringer recorded a second-place finish witha .356 batting average in 1934 with Gehrig winning the batting title afterfinishing the season at .363. Additionally, Gehringer finished fifth in both1933 and 1935.

KALINE WINS AMERICAN LEAGUE

BATTING TITLE IN 1955

In just his second full season at the major leaguelevel, Al Kaline finished the 1955 season with a .340batting average to earn the American League battingtitle. At age 20, Kaline became the youngest player everto lead the American League in hitting. Kaline also ledthe American League with 200 hits and 321 total basesin 1955, recording career bests in both categories. The1955 season marked his only batting title, but Kaline fin-ished in the top five in the American League battingrace six other times during his career. He finished sec-ond to teammate Harvey Kuenn in 1959 and second toteammate Norm Cash in 1961. Kaline also finished sec-ond to Bostons Carl Yastrzemski in 1963.

KUENN TOPS AMERICAN LEAGUE IN

HITTING BEFORE BEING DEALT

After finishing third in the batting race in two of theprevious three seasons, Harvey Kuenn batted .353 in1959 to win his only career batting title. Kuenn outpacedteammate Al Kaline for the batting title and led theAmerican League with 42 doubles in 1959 before beingdealt to the Cleveland Indians at the beginning of the1960 season in exchange for American League homerun champion Rocky Colavito. The trade marked theonly time in major league history that the current battingchampion has been traded for the current home runchampion.

MANUSH WINS 1926 AL BATTING CHAMPIONSHIP

In the midst of Heilmanns four batting titles, outfielder Heinie Manush batted .378 in1926 to win the American League batting title, edging the Yankees Babe Ruth who fin-ished the season with a .372 batting average. Manush joined Cobb and Heilmann dur-ing a remarkable run in which the Tigers claimed the batting title in 17 of the first 27seasons in the American League through 1927. The 1926 season marked Manushsonly career batting title, although he totaled five other top-five finishes in the battingrace after departing the Tigers organization following the 1927 season.

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CASH COMBINES

AVERAGE AND POWER

FOR FANTASTIC 1961

SEASON

Norm Cash entered his fourthmajor league season in 1961 with 22career home runs and 128 careerhits. He ended the 1961 season withone of the most prolific single-seasonoutputs in club history. He batted.361 to win the American League bat-ting title, while belting 41 home runsand collecting 132 RBI. The 41 homeruns are the most ever by a Tigersbatting champion, while his 123walks rank first among Tigers battingchampions. His 132 RBI rank fifthamong Tigers batting champions.

ORDONEZ AND BEYOND

The Tigers held two of the top threespots in the American League batting racein 2007 with Placido Polanco finishingthird with a .340 batting average. TheTigers also acquired Edgar Renteria fromthe Atlanta Braves, who finished fourth inthe National League with a .332 battingaverage in 2007 and Miguel Cabrera fromthe Florida Marlins, who finished eighth inthe National League with a .320 battingaverage. The Tigers enter the 2008 sea-son with 23 American League battingtitles, second-most in American Leaguehistory, trailing only the Boston Red Soxwith 24.

DETROIT TIGERS BATTING CHAMPIONSDETROIT TIGERS BATTING CHAMPIONSYear Player AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB SLG1907 Ty Cobb .350 150 605 97 212 286 29 15 5 116 24 .4731908 Ty Cobb .324 150 581 88 188 276 36 20 4 108 34 .4751909 Ty Cobb .377 156 573 116 216 296 33 10 9 107 48 .5171910 Ty Cobb .385 140 509 106 196 282 36 13 8 91 64 .5541911 Ty Cobb .420 146 591 147 248 367 47 24 8 144 44 .6211912 Ty Cobb .410 140 553 119 227 324 30 23 7 90 43 .5861913 Ty Cobb .390 122 428 70 167 229 18 16 4 67 58 .5351914 Ty Cobb .368 97 345 69 127 177 22 11 2 57 57 .5131915 Ty Cobb .369 156 563 144 208 274 31 13 3 99 118 .4871917 Ty Cobb .383 152 588 107 225 336 44 23 6 102 61 .5711918 Ty Cobb .382 111 421 83 161 217 19 14 3 64 41 .5151919 Ty Cobb .384 124 497 92 191 256 36 13 1 70 38 .5151921 Harry Heilmann .394 149 602 114 237 365 43 14 19 139 53 .6061923 Harry Heilmann .403 144 524 121 211 331 44 11 18 115 74 .6321925 Harry Heilmann .393 150 573 97 225 326 40 11 13 134 67 .5691926 Heinie Manush .378 136 498 95 188 281 35 8 14 86 31 .5641927 Harry Heilmann .398 141 505 106 201 311 50 9 14 120 72 .6161937 Charlie Gehringer .371 144 564 133 209 293 40 1 14 96 90 .5201949 George Kell .343 134 522 97 179 244 38 9 3 59 71 .4671955 Al Kaline .340 152 588 121 200 321 24 8 27 102 82 .5461959 Harvey Kuenn .353 139 561 99 198 281 42 7 9 71 48 .5011961 Norm Cash .361 159 535 119 193 354 22 8 41 132 124 .6622007 Magglio Ordonez .363 157 595 117 216 354 54 0 28 139 76 .595

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSA Century of Batting Champions ..............................................................................................................................................................Prelude iTIGERS EXECUTIVES AND FRONT OFFICEStaff, Front Office Directory ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3Executive Biographies ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5TIGERS MANAGER AND COACHING STAFFManager and Coaches Biographies .................................................................................................................................................................. 33TIGERS PLAYERSPlayer Biographies............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45How the 2008 Tigers Were Built .......................................................................................................................................................................2712007 TIGERS SEASON REVIEWStatistics, 2007 Tigers...................................................................................................................................................................................... 273Highs and Lows, 2007 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 274Day-by-Day Results, 2007 Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................... 275Fielding, 2007 Tigers.........................................................................................................................................................................................278Tigers Club Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 279Transactions, 2007 Tigers................................................................................................................................................................................ 279TIGERS OPPONENTSAmerican League Opponents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 283National League Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 289Series Sweeps

By Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 292By Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 292

Hotels, Tigers on the Road .............................................................................................................................................................................. 293TIGERS HISTORYYear-by-Year Tigers Results ............................................................................................................................................................................ 295Home and Road Records, Tigers All-Time ...................................................................................................................................................... 296National League, Detroit Club

Year-by-Year Results.................................................................................................................................................................................. 296All-Time Roster........................................................................................................................................................................................... 318

Won-Lost Records, by Game Number............................................................................................................................................................. 297Pitching

Year-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 298Yearly Club Leaders ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30020-or-More Wins, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30820-or-More Saves, Tigers with ................................................................................................................................................................... 308200-or-More Strikeouts, Tigers with ............................................................................................................................................................308

BattingYear-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 299Yearly Club Leaders ....................................................................................................................................................................................305100-or-More Runs Scored, Tigers with........................................................................................................................................................309200-or-More Hits, Tigers with ......................................................................................................................................................................30940-or-More Doubles, Tigers with .................................................................................................................................................................309100-or-More RBI, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30920-or-More Home Runs, Tigers with .......................................................................................................................................................... 310

Baserunning, Tigers with 20-or-More Stolen Bases .........................................................................................................................................310League Leaders, Tigers ....................................................................................................................................................................................311Attendance History........................................................................................................................................................................................... 311Comerica Park Crowds ................................................................................................................................................................................... 312Managers and Coaches, All-Time.................................................................................................................................................................... 313Rosters, All-Time...............................................................................................................................................................................................314Trades, All-Time Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................................... 319Opening Day Lineups, 1949-2007 ................................................................................................................................................................... 323Last Time It Happened in a Game................................................................................................................................................................... 325TIGERS RECORDSBatting

Individual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 327Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 329Career Top 10s........................................................................................................................................................................................... 339Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 341Single-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 343

BaserunningIndividual and Team Records ..................................................................................................................................................................... 331

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 331Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 333Career Top 10s........................................................................................................................................................................................... 340Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 342

The 2008 Detroit Tigers Information Guide is a production of the Detroit Tigers Baseball Media Relations Department. Copyright 2008, Detroit Tigers, Inc.

Vice President, Communications: Rob Matwick; Editor/Designer: Brian Britten; Assistant Editor/Designer: Rick Thompson. Special thanks to Mike Smith, James Orr and Tom Moore. Cover Design: Midnite Oil Creative.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSSingle-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 344

FieldingIndividual and Team Records ..................................................................................................................................................................... 334Errorless Streaks .........................................................................................................................................................................................345

Club Miscellaneous Records ............................................................................................................................................................................335Comerica Park Highs and Lows ...................................................................................................................................................................... 336Low-Hit Games by Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................................337Low-Hit Games versus Tigers...........................................................................................................................................................................338Games Played, Career Top 10s....................................................................................................................................................................... 345ALL-STAR GAME HISTORYAll-Star Games in Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 347All-Star Game Selections................................................................................................................................................................................. 349TIGERS POST-SEASON HISTORYSeries Summaries............................................................................................................................................................................................ 351Batting

Individual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 366Team Records .............................................................................................................................................................................................369

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 367Team Records .............................................................................................................................................................................................370

BaserunningTeam Records .............................................................................................................................................................................................371

Attendance History............................................................................................................................................................................................371TIGERS IN THE HALL OF FAMEHall of Fame Tigers Biographies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 373TIGERS AWARD WINNERSAward Winners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 381MEDIA INFORMATIONMedia Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 385Radio and Television........................................................................................................................................................................................ 386Broadcasters.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 387Media Relations Staff, Tigers........................................................................................................................................................................... 390TIGERS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND SCOUTINGMinor Leagues

Affiliate Directory ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 393Review of 2007........................................................................................................................................................................................... 395Player Development Awards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 396Instructors, Managers and Coaches ...........................................................................................................................................................397Trainers....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 415Players........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 421

Scouting Directory............................................................................................................................................................................................ 417First-Year Player Draft, 2007 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 420SPRING TRAINING INFORMATIONSpring Training Information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4752008 Tigers Spring Training Schedule............................................................................................................................................................. 478COMERICA PARK INFORMATIONComerica Park Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 481Moments in Comerica Park History ..................................................................................................................................................................484Ticket Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 485TIGERS IN THE COMMUNITYTigers in the Community.................................................................................................................................................................................. 487MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION2008 Spring Training Roster .............................................................................................................................................................................491City of Detroit Skyline ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4922008 Tigers Season Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................ 493

2008 INFORMATION BOXES

20-20 Club, Tigers............................................... 60All-Time Team, Tigers ....................................... 296Andersons Legacy............................................ 378Answering the Call from the Bullpen..................269BBWAA, Detroit Chapter................................... 390Birthdays, Tigers .............................................. 176Caught Stealing..................................................410Centering on Frustration ................................... 246Closing Time.......................................................117Comerica Park Firsts ........................................ 414Consecutive Games Played.............................. 297Consecutive Saves Converted by Tigers...........186Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association.......... 391Dimensional Dingers .......................................... 76Dwight Lowry Man of the Year Award............... 394First-Round Draft Picks, 1965-2007 ................. 236Games Caught Leaders, All-Time......................200General Managers, Detroit Tigers..........................8Going Yard from Both Sides of the Plate .............59Grand Slams, Tigers Monthly Record................382Hall of Fame Game, Tigers in........................... 351Harwell Enshrined in Cooperstown....................376Hitting for the Cycle ............................................ 64Hitting Streaks by Tigers Rookies..................... 106Home Runs, Tigers Monthly Leaders ..................70

Home Runs at Comerica Park .............................73Home Runs at Tiger Stadium............................ 291Home Runs in First At-Bats by Tigers............... 302Home Runs, Back-to-Back-to-Back ...................100Home Runs, Longest at Comerica Park ........... 243How They Became the Tigers ........................ 412Inside-the-Park Home Runs................................ 95Interleague Records.............................................50Kaline Wins Batting Title at Age 20................... 375Lead-Off Home Runs, All-Time by Tigers ........ 174Lead-Off Home Runs, Single-Season................155Longest Streaks without a Loss.........................260Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Tigers in ............ 43Miller, Zielinski Win Awards............................... 398Opening Day Blankings .......................................75Opening Day Trifecta .........................................266Picking-off the Opposition ..................................215Pre-Game Workout Schedule ............................197Presidents, Detroit Tigers Club ............................. 7Qualifications, League Statistical Titles ............ 293Qualifications, Rookie ....................................... 408Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners .............. 383Retired Tigers Uniform Numbers ...................... 324Roberto Clemente Award ................................. 248Rodriguez Among Select Company ................. 289

Rogers Winning Ways .......................................212Rookie Winnings Ways ......................................251Saves, Tigers Monthly Record ...........................181Slamming His Way to the Top............................244Sheffield Heads Toward 500 Home Runs..........169Sheffields Prolific Production.............................227Stars Among Stars .............................................419Stearnes Star Shines at Hall of Fame.............. 374Thanks a Million, Tigers Fans ..............................90Three Million Mark, Tigers Reach in 2007 .........230Three Times a Charm ........................................ 42Tiger Stadium Final Facts ................................. 389Tigers Catchers Stopping Running Game .........264Tigers Managers, Eleven were Catchers............ 37Tigers Picking-off the Opposition .......................180Tigers Quadruple-Doubles .................................277Tigers Triple Crown........................................... 130Trammell, Whitaker Set AL Record..................... 44Twenty Grand.....................................................278Two Million Tigers Fans .....................................125Walking Away a Winner, Playoffs.......................360Walking-Off with Three Wins..............................281Winning Streaks by Tigers Rookies ...................363


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www.tigers.comOwner/Director .......................................................................................................... Michael IlitchExecutive OfficePresident, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager..........................................................David Dombrowski Senior Vice President, Business Operations................................................................................Duane McLeanSenior Vice President.....................................................................................................................Jim Devellano Vice President/Assistant General Manager ..............................................................................................Al AvilaVice President, Amateur Scouting....................................................................................................David ChaddVice President, Corporate Sales ......................................................................................................Steve HarmsVice President, Park Operations ................................................................................................... Michael HealyVice President, Corporate Suite Sales & Service......................................................................Charles P. JonesVice President, Community & Public Affairs .................................................................................... Elaine LewisVice President, Communications......................................................................................................Rob MatwickVice President, Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer .............................................. Stephen QuinnVice President, Marketing & Ticket Sales ......................................................................................Bob RaymondVice President, Player Personnel.........................................................................................................Scott ReidVice President, Baseball Legal Counsel ........................................................................................John WesthoffSpecial Assistant to the President ....................................................................................................Willie HortonSpecial Assistant to the President ..........................................................................................................Al KalineExecutive Assistant to the President, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ...........................Marty Lyon Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Business Operations ...................................Peggy Bacarella Executive Assistant to the VP/Assistant GM & VP, Baseball Legal Counsel ..................................Eileen SurmaAdministrative/Accounting Assistant ....................................................................................................Tracy RicePublic Affairs Administrative Assistant ........................................................................................Donna BernardoBaseball OperationsDirector, Player Development............................................................................................................ Glenn EzellDirector, Minor League Operations .................................................................................................. Dan LunettaDirector, Baseball Operations .............................................................................................................Mike SmithDirector, Minor League and Scouting Administration ......................................................................Cheryl EvansDirector, International Operations .......................................................................................................Tom MooreDirector, Latin American Scouting...................................................................................................Miguel GarciaDirector, Latin American Player Development...............................................................................Manny CrespoDirector, Dominican Republic Operations .......................................................................................Ramon PerezSpecial Assistant to the General Manager ...........................................................................................Dick EganAssistant Director, Amateur Scouting...................................................................................................James OrrMinor League Operations Assistant.....................................................................................................Avi BecherMinor League Operations Administrative Assistant ....................................................................Marilyn AcevedoTraveling Secretary .............................................................................................................................. Bill BrownCorporate Sales, Suite Sales and Fantasy CampsCorporate Sales Manager.................................................................Greg Paddock, Zach Wagner, John WolskiSponsorship Services Manager ..........................................................................................................Eli BaylessDirector, Fantasy Camps ................................................................................................................... Jerry LewisDirector, Suite Sales & Services ............................................................................................................Scot PettSuite Sales & Service Manager ......................................................................................................Amy ChurchillAccount Executive ............................................................................................................................Jeff SandersFinance and AdministrationDirector, Finance ............................................................................................................................. Kelli KollmanManager, Purchasing and Supplier Diversity ................................................................................DeAndre BerryAccounting Manager...................................................................................................................... Sheila RobineFinancial Analyst .......................................................................................................................Kristin JorgensenAccounts Payable Coordinator...................................................................................................... Debbie SwordAccounts Receivable Coordinator ...............................................................................................Sharon SzkarlatDirector, Human Resources .............................................................................................................Karen GrucaSenior Manager, Payroll Administration ..................................................................................... Maureen KraatzPayroll Administrator...................................................................................................................... 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Media Relations and BroadcastingManager, Baseball Media Relations..................................................................................................Brian BrittenAssistant Manager, Baseball Media Relations.............................................................................Rick ThompsonSenior Manager, Broadcasting ........................................................................................................... Molly LightPark OperationsDirector, Park Operations ..........................................................................................................Michael ChurchillHead Groundskeeper............................................................................................................... Heather NaboznyAssistant Groundskeeper............................................................................................................Gail DeGennaroSenior Manager, Park Operations.......................................................................................................Ed GowardEvent Operations Manager ....................................................................................................................Jill BaranGuest Services Manager ...................................................................................................................Melissa BallPark Operations Manager............................................................................................................... Allan CarisseScoreboard Operations Manager .................................................................................................... Robb WilsonSecurity Manager .............................................................................................................................Fred StantonAdministrative Coordinator .........................................................................................................Eryka CheathamBallpark Operations Assistants ................................................................. Kiril Bayoff, Derek Okrie, Jerry SrockPark Operations Assistants..................................................Frank Azzopardi, Wesley Easley, Michael Graham, ...........................................................................................................Dan Rucinski, Terry Spangler, Joe WenzelBallpark Electricians................................................................................... Al Nesbitt, Kleat Pappas, Ron StoneHousekeeping Supervisors ......................................................................Norman Chambers, Shunta GoodmanPublic Affairs and Community AffairsManager, Player Relations, Sports and Youth Programs.................................................................Sam AbramsManager, Detroit Tigers Foundation..................................................................................................Jordan FieldManager, Community Affairs..................................................................................................Alexandrea ThrubisCommunity Affairs Coordinator ......................................................................................................Amy PetersonAdministrative Assistant.............................................................................................................. 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Jim SchmakelAssistant Manager, Visiting Clubhouse ........................................................................................... John NelsonClubhouse Assistant.........................................................................................................................Tyson SteeleBaseball Video Operations............................................................................................................. Jeremy KelchBaseball Video Operations Assistant............................................................................................Andy BjornstadLakeland OperationsDirector, Lakeland Operations ............................................................................................................ Ron MyersGeneral Manager................................................................................................................................Zach BurekAdministration and Operations Manager .....................................................................................Shannon FollettClubhouse Manager .................................................................................................................... Chris BlazevskiReceptionist....................................................................................................................................... Maria WallsBox Office ..........................................................................................................................................Ryan EasonMedical StaffTeam Physician (internal)............................................................................................... 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A leader in the diverse fields of sports, entertainment and business development, Michael Ilitch enters his 16th fullseason as Owner/Director of the Detroit Tigers. Was a driving force behind the creation of the Tigers spectacular new home, Comerica Park, and contributed

more than 60 percent of the financing for the $300 million facility. Served a key role in designing the new ballpark, bringing years of entertainment experience to the efforts that

resulted in many of the features that make Comerica Park unique. Founded Little Caesars Pizza in 1959 with his wife, Mariantoday, Little Caesars is one of the top international

pizza chains with restaurants on five continents...in 2006 introduced a Little Caesars veterans program offering qualified honorably discharged and disabled veterans a Little Caesars franchise with significant reductions in fees.

Ilitch's acquisition of the Tigers on August 26, 1992 was the culmination of a long association with the club that saw him originally sign a minor league players contract with the organization in his early 20s.

Ilitchs playing career was cut short due to a knee injury after he batted .340 in his third season with the minor league club.

Committed to business ventures in their hometown Detroit, the Ilitches purchased the Detroit Red Wings in 1982 and have built them into an elite NHL powerhouse with three Stanley Cup titles in the last 10 years.

Also purchased Olympia Entertainment, the management company for Joe Louis and Cobo Arenas. While many businesses were leaving Detroit's urban center, the Ilitches in 1987 purchased the neglected Fox

Theatre, a 1928 landmark on the famous Woodward Avenue...with great effort, the building was restored to its original splendor and was reopened with 5,000 seats in November of 1988in recent years, it has been the second-highest grossing theatre in the country, trailing only the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York.

In 1989, the family further committed its efforts to reviving Detroit's downtown by relocating its suburban Little Caesars headquarters to the Fox Theatre's adjacent 10-story office buildingin recent years, the area around the Fox and Comerica Park has seen significant development, including the Ilitch-owned City Theatre and Hockeytown Caf.

Created Olympia Development, L.L.C. to focus on projects in downtown Detroitin 1999 Ilitch Holdings, Inc. was formed to provide the familys primary business interests in the food, sports and entertainment industries with technical and professional services.

Ilitch has received Presidential Citations from three separate United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan for feeding the hungry through his Love Kitchen.

Ilitch has been honored by many for his tireless efforts in Detroit and surrounding communities with many awards, including the Distinguished Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award from the Michigan Department of Health for promoting and demonstrating exemplary performance in advancing principles of human rights, equality and positive social change and most recently received a Shining Light Regional Cooperation Award for exemplary regional leadership.

In 2003, Ilitch was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...he was inducted into both the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

MICHAELMICHAELILITCHILITCH

OWNER/DIRECTOROWNER/DIRECTOR


Christopher Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., directs the company that provides technical and professional services to Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Detroit Red Wings,Detroit Tigers, Champion Foods, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Uptown Entertainment and theLittle Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program...total revenues for Ilitch-owned companies exceeded $1.8 billion in2007. During Christophers tenure as president of Ilitch Holdings, Ilitch-owned companies have experienced over 110

percent growth in revenues from $800 million in 2000 to $1.8 billion in 2007...Little Caesars Pizza has experienced tremendous growth and enjoys a presence throughout the United States and five continents...similarly, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution has grown into one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States and Canada.

In 2002, he helped guide the formation of Champion Foods, a premier food manufacturer servicing supermarkets, institutional food service, distributors and fundraising customers with private label and branded products.

As president of the Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, he was responsible for the startup of the company in 1997...under his direction it has grown into one of the largest fundraising companies in the United States and Canada.

Before 1997, Christopher served as a group vice president at Little Caesars, heading several areas including marketing, communications, research and development and new store development and he has guided the companys store growth domestically and internationally.

Served on the host committee for the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Comerica Park and Super Bowl XL at Ford Field in 2006.

Christopher is chairman of Ilitch Charities and is on the board of directors for the Atanas Ilitch Osteosarcoma Foundation, Detroit Renaissance, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Regional Chamber, is chairman of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and is a member of the Detroit chapter of the Young Presidents Organization...he also serves as an NHL alternate governor.

He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with a bachelors degree in business administration. He and his wife Kelle have two children.

CHRISTOPHERCHRISTOPHERILITCHILITCH

PRESIDENT & CEO,PRESIDENT & CEO,ILITCH HOLDINGS, INC.ILITCH HOLDINGS, INC.


In his 30th season of professional baseball, David Dombrowski enters his seventh season with the Tigers afterbeing named team president on November 5, 2001 and assuming the role of general manager on April 8, 2002. Named Baseball Americas Executive of the Year in 2006 as the Tigers finished with a 95-67 record and

advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1984. Prior to joining the Tigers, he served as the Florida Marlins president and general manager...named the Marlins

first executive vice-president and general manager on September 19, 1991, and added the duties of president on March 1, 2000 as he became the third president in Marlins history.

Was the architect of the 1997 World Series Champion Marlins...Florida became the fastest expansion club to claim a World Series title as the club was in just its fifth season.

Florida became the first-ever expansion team to improve its record in each of its first five seasons under his guidance...the Marlins improved from sixth in the National League East in their inaugural season of 1993 (64-98,.395), to fifth in 1994 (51-64, .443), to fourth in 1995 (67-76, .469), to third in 1996 (80-82, .494) and to second in 1997 (92-70, .568).

USA Today named the Marlins its Organization of the Year in 1998, an award presented to the team with the most and the best prospects.

Previous to his appointment with the Marlins on September 19, 1991, he served nearly five seasons with the Montreal Expos...joined the Expos on December 5, 1986 as the director of minor league clubs before being promoted to assistant to the general manager on August 11, 1987...named vice-president/player personnel on July 5, 1988 and added general manager to his title prior to the 1990 season.

Named the UPI Major League Executive of the Year in 1990 as Montreal finished third in the National League East with an 85-77 record.

Montreal was twice honored as Baseball Americas Organization of the Year (1988, 1990) during his tenure. At the time he took over the Expos in 1988, he became the youngest decision-maker in the major leagues at

age 31...earned a reputation as an aggressive deal-maker as he completed 23 trades involving 62 players by the end of 1990.

Began his career in professional baseball in January of 1978 with the Chicago White Sox as an administrative assistant in their minor league and scouting department...promoted to assistant director of player development inApril of 1979...named the director of player development in February of 1981 before being promoted to assistantgeneral manager under White Sox GM Roland Hemond in November 1981...named Chicagos vice-president of baseball operations in December of 1985.

Recognized as the Sports Executive of the Year at the 10th annual March of Dimes National Athletic Awards din-ner on February 2, 1998 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1979 with a degree in business administration and was the recipient of Western Michigan Universitys Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998...also attended Cornell Universityfor one year where he played football...graduated from Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

51 years of age...he and his wife, Karie Ross, have a daughter, Darbi Rose (3/3/98) and a son, Landon Ronald (2/8/00).

DAVIDDAVIDDOMBROWSKIDOMBROWSKI

PRESIDENT, CEOPRESIDENT, CEO& GENERAL MANAGER& GENERAL MANAGER

DETROIT TIGERS CLUB PRESIDENTSDETROIT TIGERS CLUB PRESIDENTSPresident YearsJames D. Burns 1901Samuel F. Angus 1902-03William H. Yawkey 1904-07Frank J. Navin 1908-35Walter O. Briggs Sr. 1936-52Walter O. Briggs Jr. 1952-56Frederick A. Knorr 1957Harvey R. Hansen 1957-59William O. DeWitt 1959-60John E. Fetzer 1961-78James A. Campbell 1978-90Glenn E. Bo Schembechler 1990-92Michael Ilitch 1992-95John McHale Jr. 1995-2001Michael Ilitch 2001David Dombrowski 2001-present


Enters his fifth season with the organization after being named to his current position on November 19, 2003. Heads the organizations sales efforts, including ticket sales, suite sales, corporate sales, fantasy camps, park

operations, public and community affairs, marketing, broadcasting, communications, promotions and also the box office.

Has overseen consistent growth in all of the clubs revenue-producing areas in each of his first four seasons with the Tigers, including a record-setting 3,047,139 tickets sold in 2007.

Prior to joining the Tigers, he spent five years with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League...joinedthe club as Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service in 1998 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2000.

Oversaw all operational aspects of the Seahawks marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship sales, ticket sales, luxury suite sales, advertising and client services.

Served as project manager for the Seahawks on the 2002 New Stadium project and spearheaded the Seahawksnew logo and uniform redesign.

Named one of Sports Business Journal's 40 under 40 in 2001, as one of the top sports executives under the ageof 40.

Previously McLean spent one season with the Detroit Lions (1997) as Executive Director of Ticket Sales and Ticket Services...while with the Lions, McLean oversaw the complete conversion and overhaul of the Lions ticketoperation, resulting in Detroit's largest season ticket base in 17 years.

Prior to his stint with the Lions, McLean spent two seasons (1994-96) with the Houston Rockets of the NBA, where the Rockets, under his direction, had their largest season-ticket base in franchise history.

McLean started his career in the front office of the NBA's Detroit Pistons (1984-93) and also spent a season as Vice President of Ticket Sales for the International Hockey League's Chicago Wolves where the Wolves set the IHL record for paid attendance and led the league in season ticket sales and revenue.

Earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a masters degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

McLean and his wife, Susan, have three children, Jayme, Kayla, and Dayne...he is a native of Rochester Hills, Michigan.

DUANEDUANEMCLEANMCLEAN

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,BUSINESS OPERATIONSBUSINESS OPERATIONS

DETROIT TIGERS GENERAL MANAGERSDETROIT TIGERS GENERAL MANAGERS(since 1946)

President YearsGeorge Trautman 1946-48Billy Evans 1949-51Charlie Gehringer (vice president) 1951-53Muddy Ruel 1954-56Walter Briggs, Jr. 1957John McHale, Sr. 1958Rick Ferrell (vice president, director of major league personnel) 1959-62James A. Campbell 1962-83William Lajoie 1984-90Joe McDonald (senior vice president, player procurement and development) 1991-92Jerry Walker 1993-94Joe Klein 1995Randy Smith 1996-2002David Dombrowski 2002-present

Courtesy Detroit Tigers Lists and More: Runs Hits and Eras by Mark Pattison and Dave Raglin


Named to his position by Tigers owner Michael Ilitch on June 7, 2001. Provides advice and expertise for the Tigers business and marketing operations. Is also senior vice president of the Detroit Red Wings, a position he has held with the team since July 1990. Serves the Red Wings as an alternate on the NHLs Board of Governors. Devellano was the first individual hired by owners Mike and Marian Ilitch after they purchased the Red Wings in

June 1982...is currently in his 26th season with the Red Wings. Owns six Stanley Cup rings (NY Islanders 1980-82, Red Wings 1997-98, 2002), as well as three Calder Cup rings

with Adirondack in the American Hockey League, two Adams Cup rings in the Central Hockey League and a Riley Cup ring with Toledo in the East Coast Hockey League.

Served as the general manager for the Red Wings for eight seasons...in his first draft as general manager, he tabbed Steve Yzerman in the 1983 Entry Draft who would become the cornerstone of the franchise...later served a second term as general manager for three seasons from 1994-97.

Under his guidance, the Wings have been to eight conference finals (1986-87, 1987-88, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02, 2006-07) and four Stanley Cup finals (1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02)...the team has also won five Presidents Trophies (1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06), seven regular-season Western Conference championships (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07) and 13 division championships (1987-88, 1988-89, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07).

Was one of the first NHL GMs to assemble a strong European scouting staff in 1984...resulted in the production of several Red Wings standouts including Russians Sergei Federov, Slava Kozlov and Vladimir Konstantinov as well as Nicklas Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom, who were discovered by Devellanos Swedish scouting staff.

His lengthy tenure as head of hockey operations for the Red Wings is second only to the 35 years served by the late Jack Adams, the Wings legendary GM credited with building the dynasty of the 1950s.

Has been instrumental in many historic decisions in the NHL...brought the Entry Draft to the U.S. for the first time on June 13, 1987 at Joe Louis Arena...the NHL followed his suggestion for a new overtime format that includes skating four aside, one point for each team following a regulation tie and an additional point if a team wins in OT.

Joined former Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman as a scout with St. Louis in 1967 when the NHL expanded from six teams to 12...Devellanos strong recommendation would later lead to Bowmans hiring by the Wings.

Joined the NY Islanders as a scout in 1972 and helped build a team that won four straight Stanley Cup titles from 1980-83...was GM of the Islanders CHL farm club in Indianapolis before returning to New York in 1981 as the Islanders assistant general manager.

The 65-year-old Devellano resides in Detroit, Toronto and Sarasota, FL.

JIMJIMDEVELLANODEVELLANO

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT


The hometown hero and former Tigers great, who enjoys success in several outside ventures, returns to theTigers as an executive advisor and special assistant to share in the future prosperity of a team and a game forwhich he carries an undying passion. Was named as special assistant to the president in January 2002...joins fellow former Tigers standout Al Kaline

in this respected advisory role. Received testimonial resolution for community leadership from the Detroit City Council on October 13, 2004...

was also honored with the Spirit of Detroit Award by the Detroit City Council on July 21, 2004. Honored by Detroit Northwestern High School, his alma mater, when the school named their newly constructed

baseball and softball diamonds as the Willie Horton Baseball and Softball Diamonds on August 6, 2004...the diamonds also feature a monument in his honor that was installed in 2005.

Had his birthday, October 18, permanently designated as Willie Horton Day in the state of Michigan when Governor Jennifer Granholm signed House Bill 5200 on April 7, 2004.

Named by Corp Magazine as one of Michigans most influential African-American business leaders in 2003. Named to the CATCH Hall of Fame on October 16, 2002 as a community leader. Joined the Tigers front office June 18, 2001 as part of a baseball committee created by owner Michael Ilitch. Was honored by the Tigers in having his jersey number 23 retired and a Comerica Park statue in his likeness

unveiled on July 15, 2000. An 18-year veteran of major league baseball as an outfielder and later a designated hitter...played 14 of those

seasons in Detroit after signing with the team at age 18 in 1961 following an outstanding baseball career at Detroits Northwestern High School.

Produced nearly 2,000 hits, 325 home runs and maintained a .457 slugging percentage in his major league career...finished with 1,163 RBI, a .273 lifetime average and 2,028 games played.

Voted as a starting outfielder for the 1965 all-star game...collected 104 RBI that season, second-most in the American League, and ranked sixth in the league with a .490 slugging percentage.

Struggled with an ankle injury in 1967 but returned to the all-star game in 1968...capped the season by batting .304 with a home run and three RBI in the World Series as the Tigers took the World Championship.

Threw out St. Louis Lou Brock at home plate during the Tigers 5-3 win in Game 5 of the 1968 World Series. Tied a major league record with 11 putouts in left field on July 18, 1969 at Cleveland. Named to the all-star squad again in both 1970 and 1973 seasons in which he hit .305 and .316, respectively...

tallied 17 home runs in each of those seasons. Was named to seven all-star teams in all, but played in only four due to injury. Received the 1975 American League Outstanding Designated Hitter award and was named the 1975 Tiger of

the Year...hit .275 with 25 home runs in 1975, his first full season in the designated hitter role. Also earned league Designated Hitter and Comeback Player honors in 1979. Played for both Detroit and Texas in 1977, for Cleveland, Oakland and Toronto in 1978, and finished his profes-

sional career with Seattle in 1979-80...hit 29 home runs in 1979 and collected 106 RBI. Became the 43rd player in major league history to collect 300 career home runs when he went deep off Jack

Morris in the Kingdome on June 6, 1979. Hit 20-or-more homers in seven of his seasons and remains fourth on the Tigers all-time list with 262. Played for and managed Valencia in the 1978-79 Venezuelan winter league, capturing the Caribbean Title. After retiring in 1981, held coaching positions with the Tigers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and

Chicago White Sox. Departed Tiger Stadium in uniform during 1967 in a desperate attempt to quell rioting in Northwest Detroit. Served as second deputy chief and executive director chief for the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL), and

worked with the United Way, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Meals on Wheels Program and the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Served as an advisory committee member of the Skillman Foundation and was a J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award panel member.

Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame for his service as a guest speaker on many occasions in the U.S. and abroad...enshrined in both the Afro-American Hall of Fame (1992) and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1987).

He and wife Gloria have seven children, 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

WILLIEWILLIEHORTONHORTON

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TOSPECIAL ASSISTANT TOTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENT


In his 56th year with the organization, the legendary Hall-of-Famer Mr. Tiger returns to the front office for a seventh year as a special assistant and advisor to the clubs senior management. Named to his current position in January 2002 after entering the front office on June 18, 2001 as part of a

baseball committee created by owner Michael Ilitch. Following his outstanding playing career, Kaline spent 26 seasons providing color commentary for Tigers

television broadcasts. Began his broadcasting career in 1976, two seasons after his retirement as a player...joined fellow Hall-of-Famer

George Kell in the booth for WWJ-TV. Kaline and Kell remained a team through 1996, working with three different local television stations...Kaline

remained in the booth through part of the 2001 season with partners that included Hall-of-Famer Ernie Harwell, Jim Price and Frank Beckmann before leaving to join a baseball advisory committee.

Played all 22 of his seasons with the Tigers, matched in longevity only by the legendary Ty Cobb. In 1980, became just the 10th player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Was selected to 18 all-star games, tops among all Tigers, including 13 consecutive years (1955-67)...compiled

a .324 all-star average (12x37) and did not commit any errors. Won 10 Gold Gloves in 11 years from 1957-67...led the league in fielding twice (.993 mark in 1966, tied for lead

with a 1.000 mark in 1971). Recorded his 3,000th career hit off the Orioles Dave McNally on September 24, 1974, the 12th major league

player to reach that mark...finished his career with 3,007 hits, and was the first Tiger since Ty Cobb in 1921 to reach the 3,000-hit plateau.

Is the Tigers all-time leader with 2,834 games played and 399 home runs...is the only player other than Cobb to lead the franchise in any major career offensive category.

His distinguished major league career began with Detroit in 1953 when he was just 18 years old...went straight to the majors without ever playing in the minor leagues.

Was runner-up for the AL MVP award in both 1955 and 1963...finished second to Yogi Berra in 1955 and Elston Howard in 1963.

Chosen by The Sporting News as its Player of the Year in both of those seasons. Became the youngest player ever to lead the American League in hitting at age 20 as he won the AL batting title

in 1955 with a .340 average...was one day younger than Ty Cobb when he won the title in 1907. Hit .300-or-better eight times and collected 20-or-more home runs nine times...topped .300 in five-of-six seasons

from 1958-63 and was the Tigers batting champion 10 times during his career. Posted 399 career home runs and maintained a .297 lifetime batting average...collected his 300th home run in

1967, becoming the 27th player in history to reach that total. Tied Tris Speaker for an AL record by appearing in 100-or-more games for 19 straight seasons in 1972. Accomplished the 100-or-more game streak despite several injuries, including a broken cheek bone (1959), bro-

ken collar bone (1962), rib injury (1965, 1973), foot surgery (1965), broken finger (1967) and a broken right arm (1968).

Received the 1973 Roberto Clemente Award, given by the Commissioner of Baseball to the player best exempli-fiyng baseball on and off the field.

Received the 1974 Joseph E. Cronin trophy as the American League Player of the Year...other awards include the 1973 Bill Slocum Award from the NY Baseball Writers for long and meritorious service to baseball, the 1970 Fred Hutchinson Award exemplifying character and competitive spirit, and the 1974 Tiger of Year from the Detroit Baseball Writers.

Came back from a broken arm earlier in the season to bat .379 (11x29) against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1968 World Series...launched two home runs in the Series, in Game 3 and 6, and drove in eight runs.

Had his uniform number 6 retired by the Tigers on August 17, 1980, the first Tiger ever to receive this honor. Selected by Tigers fans as one of three outfielders on the Tigers all-time team as announced during the closing

of Tiger Stadium in 1999...also selected to the Tigers Greatest team as selected by fans in 1969. He and wife Louise have two sons, Mark and Michael. His grandson, Colin Kaline, was selected by the Tigers in 25th round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft...he

enrolled at Florida Southern College in Lakeland and will play baseball for the Moccasins.

ALALKALINEKALINE

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TOSPECIAL ASSISTANT TOTHE PRESIDENTTHE PRESIDENT


Entering his 17th season in professional baseball and his seventh season with the organization after being namedto his current position on April 15, 2002. Is responsible for assisting David Dombrowski with the day-to-day baseball operations of the organization and

the major league club. Scouted Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman prior to the July 2002 trade that brought him to Detroit. Prior to joining the Tigers, he served as special assistant to Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Dave

Littlefield...appointed to the position on January 23, 2002 after spending nine seasons with the Florida Marlins. Served as the interim general manager for the Marlins during the 2001 off-season following David Dombrowskis

departure to Detroit and negotiated with and signed all five arbitration-eligible players to contracts for the 2002 season.

Named Floridas vice president and assistant general manager in July 2001. Under Avilas guidance, the Marlins drafted 2003 World Series MVP Josh Beckett in the first round of the June

1999 draft, while the Marlins also selected Tigers lefthander Nate Robertson in the fifth round...in the first round of the June 2000 draft, the Marlins drafted the Midwest Leagues top hitting prospect in 2001 and one of the youngest players to play in the Futures Game in San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.

On the international front, Avila led the way to the 1999 signing of Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera who made it to the major leagues in 2003 at the age of 20 and clubbed four home runs during the post-season for the World Champion Florida Marlins...also was instrumental in the signing and development of second baseman Luis Castillo and shortstop Alex Gonzalez, as well as shortstop Edgar Renteria.

Named director of scouting for the Marlins in July 1998...was responsible for all of the Marlins scouting efforts onboth the national and international levels and he oversaw the development of those players in the baseball academies in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

Under Avilas guidance, the Marlins signed 1997 NLCS and World Series MVP Livan Hernandez. Before being named the director of Latin American operations in 1994, Avila was originally hired by the Marlins

as the assistant director of Latin American operations in June 1992. Prior to joining the Marlins, Avila served as the director of athletics and head baseball coach at St. Thomas (FL)

University from 1988-92...he led the team to a number three ranking in the 1992 NAIA poll and won the Florida Sun Conference Championship in 1991 and 1992...Avila was named the 1991 Florida Sun Conference Coach ofthe Year.

Served as general manager of the Daytona Beach Admirals of the Florida State League in 1987 and worked for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization in 1986.

A graduate of Hialeah High School, Avila earned a masters degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University in 1986.

A former catcher, Avila was signed as a non-drafted free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Hispanics in Michigan in 2003. Avila has interviewed for the general manager position with the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle

Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks...was a finalist for the position with both Seattle and Arizona. He and his wife Yamile have three children: sons Alexander (1/29/87) and Alan (7/21/89) and daughter Annelisa

Marie (10/27/98). His son, Alexander, plays baseball for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and is the on Brooks Wallace

College Player of the Year Award Watch List for 2008. His son, Alan, plays baseball for former major league pitcher Alex Fernandez at Archbishop McCarthy High

School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is committed to go to Nova Southeastern University in the fall of 2008. Is the son of Ralph Avila, retired vice president of the Dodgers.

ALALAVILAAVILA

VICE PRESIDENT,VICE PRESIDENT,ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER


Enters his fourth season with the Tigers organization after being named to his position on November 4, 2004. Responsible for all aspects of the Tigers amateur scouting and the June draft, guiding the club in its selections

of Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller and Rick Porcello. Prior to joining the Tigers, Chadd spent the previous three seasons as the Director of Amateur Scouting for the

Boston Red Sox, signing top prospects Jon Lester, Cla Meredith, Brandon Moss, Matt Murton, Jonathan Papelbon and Dustin Pedroia.

Spent the previous eight seasons in the Florida Marlins scouting department, last serving as the director of scouting during the 2001 season.

First joined the Marlins organization as an area scout in the Midwest in 1994, before being promoted to Midwest cross-checker in 1998.

During his tenure in Florida, Chadd signed current Tigers lefthanded pitcher Nate Robertson and aided in the signings of Josh Beckett and Adrian Gonzalez.

Prior to his scouting career, Chadd spent four years as an assistant coach with Kansas State (1992-93) and Wichita State (1990-91).

Played outfield for Kansas State University and was named as an All-American in 1988. Earned a bachelors degree in education and a masters degree in athletic administration from Wichita State

University. 42 years old...he and his wife Janet reside in Wichita, KS with their two sons, Drew and Nate, and two

daughters, Haley and Hannah.

Enters his fourth season with the Tigers organization after being named to his position on October 27, 2004. Oversees all corporate sales/sponsorship efforts, including the corporate sales staff, sales and service...the

corporate sales department is responsible for all Tigers advertising sales, including signage at Comerica Park, print publications, promotions, concession sponsorships and other revenue streams.

Serves as the liaison with the Tigers media partners advertising sales departments. Prior to joining the Tigers, Harms served as president of The Harms Group, Inc., a sponsorship and marketing

services consulting firm he founded in March of 2002. Joined the Detroit Lions in 1994 as the executive director of marketing before being promoted to vice president

of marketing and sales and eventually vice president of corporate sales and sponsorships. Served as the sponsorship and sales manager for Palace Sports and Entertainment from 1991-94, selling

advertising and sponsorships for the Pistons, Palace of Auburn Hills and Pine Knob Music Theater. Worked as team services manager for NBA Properties from 1989-91, serving as a liaison between the NBA

and NBA Properties with all teams on marketing and licensing matters...was also involved in the planning and implementation of two all-star games and two international NBA events in Rome and Barcelona.

Served as a ticket sales manager with the Detroit Pistons (1983-85) and the Milwaukee Bucks (1985-89), managing telemarketing ticket staffs in each role.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Harms lives in Oxford, MI with his wife Lori and daughters Lauren and Joelle.

DAVIDDAVIDCHADDCHADD

VICE PRESIDENT,VICE PRESIDENT,AMATEUR SCOUTINGAMATEUR SCOUTING

STEVESTEVEHARMSHARMS

VICE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SALESCORPORATE SALES


Enters his ninth season in his current position after joining the Tigers in 2000, adding to a long tenure of top-levelleadership and decision-making within Ilitch-owned companies. Oversees all aspects of Comerica Parks luxury suites, including sales, service and corporate relationships. Has worked extensively with the Tigers corporate sales and sponsorship efforts since joining the team. Has been a top executive for Ilitch-owned companies for 40 years...was most recently vice-chairman of Little

Caesar Enterprises and served on the Board of Directors from 1989-2000. From 1984-89, served as senior vice president of LCE...in that capacity, was part of a team which developed

and directed an aggressive growth plan that resulted in a 135 percent increase in sales and a 110 percent increase in the number of restaurants over a five-year period.

Was Little Caesars vice president of real estate from 1971-84...responsible for ensuring all company-owned restaurants were contracted and equipped for operation and marketing during a period of intense growth.

Served as vice president of franchise sales from 1968-71...opened his first franchise restaurant in Pontiac Township, MI in 1969 and expanded to Nashville, TN in 1986...eventually owned 29 franchise restaurants.

Earned the Little Caesars Franchise Developmental Award in 1989...was named Outstanding Employee of the Year in 1988 and was presented the Best Friend Award in 1987.

Is a Korean War veteran, achieving the rank of Sergeant, 1st Class.

Enters his third full season with the Tigers after being named to his current position in October 2005...oversees allareas of operations within Comerica Park. Responsibilities include facility maintenance and repairs, playing field maintenance, event personnel and

operations, special event coordination and the integration of marketing and sales efforts within the ballpark. Prior to joining the Tigers, Healy served as the Vice President of Civic Relations and Event Logistics for Olympia

Entertainment after spending the previous eight years in various roles as part of Ilitch Holdings. Appointed as the Tigers 2005 All-Star Week Liaison with Major League Baseball in July of 2004...he led the club's

efforts in the preparation and execution of events during the 76th Major League Baseball All-Star Week at Comerica Park in July of 2005.

Assists Major League Baseball special events during the All-Star Red Carpet Show each year after helping develop the program in Detroit prior to the 2005 MLB All-Star Game.

Has consulted with the NFL and its transportation consultants for six of the last 10 Super Bowls...served as a board member on the host committee for Super Bowl XL and acted as the Ilitch Holdings Liaison for the event as it related to the company's properties, including Comerica Park, the Fox Theatre, Hockeytown Caf, Joe Louis Arena and Cobo Arena.

Serves as a Vice President on the Board of Directors for Ilitch Charities for Children...also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Motor City Bowl.

Is a member of the International Association of Auditorium Managers and the Stadium Managers Association. Is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts in communications with an emphasis in business. 41 years of age...he and his wife Deb reside in South Lyon with their son, Preston (2/28/01).

MICHAELMICHAELHEALYHEALY

VICE PRESIDENT,VICE PRESIDENT,PARK OPERATIONSPARK OPERATIONS

CHARLES P.CHARLES P.JONESJONES

VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATEVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATESUITE SALES & SERVICESUITE SA

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