Detroit Tigers
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Fri, May 1 · 6:40 PM
The deep left-center 'Tiger Pen' originally was 395 feet; pulled in to 370 in 2003 after complaints about the spacious dimensions.
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The Tigers moved out of Tiger Stadium, ending an 87-year run at Michigan and Trumbull. The new park's spacious outfield was immediately controversial.
After three years of complaints, the left-center fence was brought in significantly — from 395 to 370 feet.
The Tigers won the AL pennant on Magglio Ordóñez's walk-off three-run homer in Game 4 of the ALCS. They lost the World Series to the Cardinals in five games.
Miguel Cabrera became the first player in 45 years to lead the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. He won AL MVP.
Tarik Skubal won the AL Cy Young as the Tigers reached the postseason for the first time in a decade — winning a Wild Card series before falling to Cleveland.