AFLAC Trivia Questions & Answers

by FOXSports.com

April 7: Q: Name the 6 players on the current roster to be selected in the MLB first-year player draft by the Tigers. A: Curtis Granderson, Brandon Inge, Jeff Larish, Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander, Ryan Perry

April 8: Q: Who were the 3 Blue Jays players to lead the A.L. in batting average in 1993? A: John Olerud (.363), Paul Molitor (.332), Roberto Alomar (.326)

April 9: Q: Which is the only Canadian Province not to produce an MLB player (10 Canadian Provinces)? A: Newfoundland

April 10: Q: Who is the only current Tiger to play in the very first opening day at Comerica Park? A: Carlos Guillen played 3B that day for Seattle.

April 11: Q: In 2001, what Tiger went 6-for-6 in a 19-6 victory at Texas? A: Damion Easley.

April 12: Q: Who are the two youngest players in the Major Leagues this season? A: Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello (20 years, 3 months on opening day) and Rangers SS Elvis Andrus (20 years, 7 months).

April 13: Q: Who was the first player to play HIS first 1,000 career games with Detroit? A: Ty Cobb (played 2,805 games with the Tigers from 1905 to 1926).

April 14: Rainout.

April 15: Q: In Mark Fidrych's first start, what former Tigers manager broke up his no-hitter in the 7th inning? A: Buddy Bell.

April 17: Q: Which active player has the most career home runs in April? A: Ken Griffey, Jr. (90).

April 18: Q: Which 2 active players lead the majors with the highest batting average with the bases loaded? A. Miguel Cabrera (.444), Ichiro Suzuki (.440).

April 19: Q: Since 1919, who is the youngest Tigers pitcher to start a game? A. Bob Miler in 1953 (18 years, 69 days old).

April 21 Q: Name the three pair of brothers that have played for the Angels. A. Jered & Jeff Weaver; Bengie & Jose Molina; Stu and Stan Cliburn.

April 22 Q: Who are the two former members of Mike Scioscia's coaching staff with the Angels who have gone on to be MLB managers? A. Bud Black (San Diego) and Joe Maddon (Tampa Bay).

April 23 Q: Besides Magglio Ordonez this year, what other Tiger started the season with 17 consecutive singles? A. John Knox (April 7-July 14, 1974).

April 24 Q: Name the only 5 A.L players in the 3,000-hit club to play for one team during their career. A. Carl Yazstremski (Red Sox), Cal Ripken (Orioles), George Brett (Royals), Robin Yount (Brewers), Al Kaline (Tigers).

April 25: Q.Who is the only player ever to be drafted #1 overall by the Tigers in the June MLB draft? A. Matt Anderson (1997).

April 26: Q. What Detroit native hit for the cycle as a member of the Royals? A. John Mayberry (August 5, 1977).

April 27: Q. Brandon Inge has started the season by reaching base in the first 19 games. Who was the last Tiger to do that? A. Brandon Inge (21 games in 2005).

April 28: Q. Mickey Mantle has 8,102 career at-bats and 536 career HR. His last at-bat and last HR were both hit off the same pitcher. Who was it? A. Jim Lonborg (Boston Red Sox).

April 29: Q. Name the 5 Yankees with 10 or more seasons with .300 batting average or better. A. Babe Ruth (13), Lou Gehrig (12), Derek Jeter (10), Bill Dickey (10), Joe DiMaggio (10).

May 1: Q. Which Venezuelan born player not in this game (Tigers vs. Indians) has the highest career batting average? A. Bobby Abreu (.301).

May 3: Q. What Cy Young winner had the fewest wins in a season prior to winning the award (minimum 10 starts)? A. Cliff Lee, Indians (5 wins in 2007).

May 4: Q. Who was the last Minnesota Twins starting pitcher to start the season with an 0-5 record? A. Frank Viola (1989).

May 5: Q. How many Mexican born players are currently in the Major Leagues? A. 16.

May 7: Q. The L.A Dodgers have started the season 13-0 at home. Whose record did they break? A. Tigers in 1911 (started 12-0 at home).

May 8: Q. The Tigers last win in Cleveland was July 30, 2008. Who had five hits for Detroit in the 14-12 win? A. Curtis Granderson (5-for-7).

May 9: Q. On May 9th, 2006, which Tigers player played a different position for the 1st time after 1,914 games? A. Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (First Base).

May 10: Q. On May 16-17, 1987 the Tigers beat Cleveland 5-3 and 8-4. The losing pitchers were which two Hall of Famers? A. Phil Niekro and Steve Carlton.

May 12: Q. Since 2005, what duo has the highest career average in MLB (minimum 1,000 plate appearances)? A. Magglio Ordonez & Placido Polanco (.318).

May 13: Q. What pair of teammates were the first to homer in the history of the Metrodome? A. Al Cowens & Jim Maler (Seattle) and Dave Engle & Gary Gaetti (Minnesota) on April 6, 1982.

May 14: Q. What is the longest game in the history of the Metrodome? A. 22 innings / 6 hours, 17 minutes on Aug. 31, 1993 (Twins beat Indians 5-4).

May 15: Q. What Tigers pitcher allowed Jason Giambi's 100th and 101st career HR in a 1999 game? A. Jeff Weaver (Sept. 6, 1999).

May 16: Q. Which three players hold the record for most grand slams as a member of the Tigers? A. Rudy York, Hank Greenberg, Cecil Fielder (10).

May 17: Q. Which 4 Oakland A's are currently in the Hall of Fame? A. Jim "Catfish" Hunter, Rollie Fingers, Reggie Jackson, Dennis Eckersley.

May 19: Q. Who is the only player to have hit 3 HR in a game for both the Tigers and Texas Rangers? A. Willie Horton (6/9/70 with Detroit; 5/15/77 with Texas).

May 20: Q. Who are are the only three men who have played shortstop at the age of 42? A. Omar Vizquel (Texas), Luke Appling (Chi. White Sox), Honus Wagner (Cleveland).\

May 21: Q. Who is the only person to have managed both the Tigers and Rangers? A. Billy Martin ('71-73 Tigers, '73-75 Rangers).

May 22: Q. How many MLB teams did Dan Petry (filling in tonight for Rod Allen) play for? A. 4 (Tigers, Angels, Red Sox, Braves).

May 23: Q. What American League record did the Tigers equal on this date in 1984? A. 16 consescutive road victories.

May 24: Q. What NFL first round draft picks were college football teammates of Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton? A. Heath Schuler and Peyton Manning (Tennessee).

May 25: Q. Who are the five Gold Glove second basemen among the Tigers and Royals? A. Frank Bolling (Detroit - once), Frank White (KC - 8 times), Lou Whitaker (Detroit - 3 times), Mark Grudzielanek (KC - once), Placido Polano (Detroit - once).

May 26: Q. Since 1920, Which MLB pitcher holds the lowest ERA in the first 9 starts of the season? A. Juan Marichal (Giants, 0.69 in 1966).

May 27: Q. On this date in 1939, what Tigers player hit for the cycle? A. Charlie Gehringer.

May 28: Q. Prior to Rick Porcello this year, who was the last Tigers pitcher to win 5 games in the month of May? A. John Doherty (1994).

May 29: Q. When was the last time in the four major sports that two teams faced each other in back to back years for a championship? A. NBA - Bulls vs. Jazz (1997 & 1998).

May 30: Q. Which Hall of Famer was the last player to have three straight multihomer games vs the Tigers? A. Harmon Killebrew (1959, Washington).

May 31: Q. On this date in Tigers history (1979), what two brothers squared off in a 1-0 pitchers' duel? A. Pat Underwood (Tigers) beat Tom Underwood (Blue Jays) by a score of 1-0.

June 2: Q. Rick Porcello was the second youngest player to go 5-0 with an ERA under 1.50. Who was the youngest? A. Dwight Gooden, 19 years old (1984).

June 3: Q. Other than Terry Francona, who are the other managers to have won 500 games with the Red Sox? A. Joe Cronin (1,071) and Mike "Pinky" Higgins (560).

June 4: Q. Prior to Dustin Pedroia, who was the last Red Sox player to be the A.L. MVP? A. Mo Vaughn (1995).

June 5: Q. What Muskegon, MI native tied for the American League lead with 22 HR in 1981? A. Bobby Grich (Angels).

June 6: Q. What former Tiger hit his 300th career home run on this date in 1979? A. Willie Horton (Seattle) off of Jack Morris (Detroit).

June 7: Q. In Angels club history, which two players have won the American League MVP? A. Don Baylor (1979), Vladimir Guerrero (2004).

June 8: Q. On this date in 2001, who became the 9th Tigers player to hit for the cycle? A. Damion Easley (vs. Milwaukee).

June 9: Q. What pitcher drafted #1 overall has the most career wins? A. Mike Moore, 161 victories (drafted in 1981, 14 MLB seasons, 161-176 career record for Seattle, Oakland, Detroit).

June 10: Q. What are the most walks the Tigers have ever allowed in a victory? A. 14 (July 20, 1998 - 4-3, 17-inning victory at N.Y. Yankees).

June 11: Q. When was the last time the Tigers led the majors in strikeouts by a pitching duo? A. 1971, Mickey Lolich (308) and Joe Coleman (236) combined to lead MLB duos with 544 strikeouts.

June 12: Q. Which city has the better head-to-head record, Detroit or Pittsburgh, in MLB, NFL, NHL? A. Detroit (84-79-17).

June 13: Q. Prior to Rick Porcello's performance last night (June 12), who was the last Tigers pitcher win a game in which he collected two hits and two RBI? A. Woddie Fryman (vs. Cleveland on September 20, 1972).

June 14: Q. Who was the MVP in the 1909 World Series between Detroit and Pittsburgh? A. None (the award was started in 1955).

June 16: Q. Name the five Tigers who appeared in the 1966 All-Star Game held in St. Louis? A. Dick McAuliffe, Bill Freehan, Al Kaline, Norm Cash, Denny McLain.

June 17: Q. Who are the only two managers with 500 or more victories with three different teams? A. Tony LaRussa (White Sox, A's, Cardinals) and Leo Durocher (Dodgers, Giants, Cubs).

June 18: Q. Who are the three men to win a World Series as a player and a manager with the same team (excluding player/managers)? A. Red Schoendienst (Cardinals), Ralph Houk (Yankees), Billy Martin (Yankees).

June 19: Q. Who was the first player to go into the Hall of Fame wearing a Milwaukee Brewers cap? A. Robin Yount.

June 21: Q. Who was the only Major League pitcher to throw 2 no-hitters against the same team? A. Addie Joss of Cleveland (no-hit the White Sox in 1908 & 1910).

June 23: Q. On this date in 1950, the Tigers and Yankees combined to set a MLB record that stood for 45 years. What record did they set? A. Most home runs in a game (11 - 6 for Yankees, 5 for Tigers in a 10-9 Detroit victory).

June 24: Q. Who is the American League all-time leader for pinch-hit home runs? A. Gates Brown (Detroit - 16).

June 25: Q. Name the three Rookie of the Year winners that went on to manager a World Series champion. A. Alvin Dark (A's, 1974), Lou Piniella (Reds, 1990), Ozzie Guillen (White Sox, 1995).

June 26:Q. Who are the only two Astros to win a Cy Young Award? A. Mike Scott (1986) and Roger Clemens (2004).

June 27:Q. Former Astro Jeff Bagwell was the 3rd unanimous winner of the N.L. MVP award, who were the first 2 unanimous winners? (Hint: both were after 1965). A. Orlando Cepeda (Cardinals, 1967) & Mike Schmidt (Phillies, 1980).

June 28:Q. What six nations' flags have flown over Texas (as the controling nation)? A. USA, Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, U.S. Confederacy.

June 29:Q. Name the last Tigers duo to have 18 or more HR's each before the All-Star break (Granderson & Inge entered this game with 18 HR apiece). A. Mickey Tettleton (24) and Cecil Fielder (23) in 1993.

June 30:Q. What three Tigers Hall of Famers also played for the Athletics? A. Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, George Kell.

July 1:Q. Which of these pitchers threw a perfect game for the A's -- Vida Blue, Dave Stewart, Catfish Hunter or Lefty Grove? A. Catfish Hunter (1968 vs. Minnesota).

July 3:Q. Prior to Joe Mauer, who was the last Minnesota Twins player to win the A.L. batting title? A. Kirby Puckett (.339 in 1989).

July 5:: Q. What's the most amount of Tigers that have been selected to an All-Star game in one season? A. Six (1984 & 1985).

July 6:: Q. On what date was the first MLB All-Star Game played? A. July 6, 1933 (Comiskey Park in Chicago).

July 7:: Q. Who were the last two Tigers starting pitchers to be named to the All- Star team in the same season? A. Jack Morris & Dan Petry (1985).

July 8:: Q. Prior to Justin Verlander last night, who was the last Tigers pitcher to strike out 10+ batters without issuing a walk? A. Jeff Robinson (June 20, 1988 vs. Yankees).

July 10:: Q. What 4 Major League Teams have scored 800 or more runs in each of the last 3 seasons? A. Detroit, Cleveland, Texas and Boston.

July 11:: Q. What were the three primary ballparks used by the Negro League-Detroit Stars? A. Mack Park, Hamtramck Stadium and Dequindre Park.

July 12:: Q. In 1949, these four players were the first African-Americans to play in the All Star game. Name them. A. Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Don Newcombe (NL) and Larry Doby (AL).

July 17: Q. Which two pitchers ended Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941? A. Al Smith & Jim Bagby (Cleveland, in a 4-3 Yankees victory).

July 18: Q. Who are the four pitchers to have thrown two no-hitters in the same season? A. Allie Reynolds (Yankees, 1951), Johnny Vander Meer (Reds, 1938), Virgil Trucks (Tigers, 1952) and Nolan Ryan (Angels, 1973).

July 19:Q. How many teams have retired the same uniform number twice (players that performed for their franchise)? A. Four teams: Reds #5 (Johnny Bench & Willard Hershberger); Yankees #8 (Yogi Berra & Bill Dickey); Expos #10 (Andre Dawson & Rusty Staub); Cubs #31 (Greg Maddux & Ferguson Jenkins).

July 21: Q. On this date in 1945, the Tigers & A's played the longest game in Tigers History. How many innings did it last? A. 24 innings (game ended in a 1-1 tie).

July 22: Q. Since 1974, which leadoff man has the most hits? A. Rickey Henderson (3,020).

July 23: Q. Who has the longest hitting streak in Tigers history? A. Ty Cobb (40 games in 1911).

July 24: Q. Prior to Mark Buehrle, who was the last American League pitcher with a perfect game? A. David Cone, Yankees (July 18, 1999 vs. Montreal).

July 27: Q. On this date in 1938, Hank Greenberg hit 2 HR in one game. He went on to set an MLB record by doing it how many times during the season? A. Greenberg had 11 multi-home run games in 1938 (equalled by Sammy Sosa in 1998).

July 28: Q. Mark Buehrle became the third American League left-hander to throw a perfect game. Who was the first? A. Kenny Rogers (Texas, 1994).

July 29: Q. On this date in 1986, Sparky Anderson became the fourth manager to win 600 games in both leagues. Who was the first? A. Casey Stengel.

August 1: Q. What current MLB player was involved in 4 different trades by the Tigers? A. Brad Ausmus.

August 2: Q. What two-time World Series champion manager was traded to the Tigers (as a player) in a 13-player deal with the A's in 1957? A. Billy Martin.

August 3: Q. On this day in 1980, which 3 players were inducted into the Hall of Fame? A. Al Kaline, Duke Snider, Chuck Klein.

August 4: Q. Who began their Hall of Fame career on this day in 1948? A. Ernie Harwell (broadcasting for the Brooklyn Dodgers).

August 5: Q. Who are the only two Tigers with 20-plus home rusn and 20-plus stolen bases in multiple seasons? A. Kirk Gibson (4 times) and Alan Trammell (2 times).

August 6: Q. Who is the only pitcher in MLB history to win a World Series game in three different decades? A. Jim Palmer (Orioles - 1966, 1970, 1971 & 1983).

August 7: Q. Which catcher has the highest batting average in a single season? ? A. Bill Dickey (.362 for New York Yankees in 1936).

August 8: Q. Who was the first Latino player inducted into the Hall of Fame? A. Roberto Clemente (1973).

August 9: Q. Who was the last pitcher to go 4-0 vs a team pitching for 2 different teams in the same division? A. Bert Blyleven (1976, 4-0 vs. Royals in AL West -- 3-0 with Rangers, 1-0 with Twins.

August 10: Q. Since 1990, which three Tigers (besides Curtis Granderson this year) have had 20 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in a season? A. Gary Sheffield (2007), Damion Easley (1997), Chad Curtis (1995).

August 11: Q. Which Tigers pinch hitter had walk-off hits in a doubleheader sweep of the Red Sox in 1968? A. Gates Brown (14th inning HR in Game 1, 9th inning single in game 2).

August 12: Q. Which pitcher holds the MLB career record for most hit batsmen?A. Walter Johnson (203 hit batters from 1907-27).

August 13: Q. Who was the last pitcher to throw a no-hitter vs. the Red Sox in Fenway Park? A. Jim Bunning (Tigers on July 20, 1958).

August 14: Q. On this day what team scored 36 runs in a double header -- a record that stood for 70 years? A. Tigers (16-1 and 20-7 victories over St. Louis Browns on August 14, 1937).

August 15: Q. Who holds the Tigers record for most home runs in August? A. Rudy York (18 in 1937).

August 16: Q. Who holds the record for home runs by a Tigers rookie catcher? A. Matt Nokes (32 in 1987 - 28 as catcher, 4 as DH).

August 18: Q. Who are the only two players with more 200-plus hit seasons than Ichiro (who has 8)? A. Pete Rose (10), Ty Cobb (9).

August 19: Q.Willie Horton had 12 years between 100 RBI seasons. Who holds the MLB record with 13 years of separation for that milestone? A. Harold Baines.

August 20: Q.Prior to Ichiro, who was the last A.L. player to lead the league in hits 3 straight seasons? A. Kirby Puckett (1987).

August 21: Q. Since 1998 (when Beane became GM) the A's have drafted Two 20 game winners (more than any other team). Who are the pitchers? A. Barry Zito, Mark Mulder.

August 22: Q. Along with Oakland (A's / Raiders), who are the three other MLB teams who share their facility with a pro football team? A. Twins (Vikings), Marlins (Dolphins) and Blue Jays (Argonauts - CFL).

August 23: Q. What two-sport athlete from Michigan State was a member of the 1974 World Champion Oakland A's? A. Herb Washington (played football and ran track at MSU).

August 24: Q. Who was the youngest Latino player to hit 200 Career Home Runs? A. Albert Pujols (25 years, 257 days).

August 25: Q. Who are the four pitchers to have won at least 100 games as a member of the Angels? A. Chuck Finley (165), Nolan Ryan (138), Mike Witt (109), Frank Tanana (102).

August 26: Q. Which team holds the MLB record for most .300 hitters in a single season (minimum 200 at-bats)? A. St. Louis Cardinals, 10 (1930).

August 28: Q. Who was the only Tiger this decade to lead the club in runs, hits, doubles, HR, RBI and batting average in a season? A. Dmitri Young (2003).

August 30: Q. Who is the only Tampa Bay player to finish in the top 10 American League batting leaders? A. Aubrey Huff (9th in 2003 with a .311 average).

August 31: Q. Who was the last Tigers position player to win the American League MVP award? A. Hank Greenberg (1940).

September 1: Q. What four Tigers starting pitchers have won 10 + games with a sub 3.00 ERA since 1970? A. Mickey Lolich (1971 - 25 wins, 2.92 & '72 - 22 wins, 2.50), Joe Coleman (1972 - 19 wins, 2.80), Mark Fidrych (1976 - 19 wins, 2.34), Jeff Robinson (1980 - 13 wins, 2.98).

September 2: Q. Who was the last Tigers pitcher prior to Rick Porcello to win 11 games before their 21st birthday? A. Dave Rozema (1977).

September 3: Q. Since 1900, what is the record for most errors in a game by a single player? A. 5 (by 7 players between 1902-1915, including Tigers Charlie "Piano Legs" Hickman in 1905 and Donie Bush in 1911).

September 4: Q. Who is the Tampa Bay Rays (& Devil Rays) all-time home run leader? A. Aubrey Huff (128).

September 5: Q. What former Tigers announcer broadcast the first radio game for the University of Michigan? A. Ty Tyson (1924, vs. Wisconsin).

September 6: Q. Name the 7 pitchers in 1968 to finsh the season with an ERA under 2.00. A. Bob Gibson (Cardinals, 1.12); Luis Tiant (Indians, 1.60); Sam McDowell (Indians, 1.81); Dave McNally (Orioles, 1.95); Denny McLain (Tigers, 1.96); Tommy John (White Sox, 1.98); Bob Bolin (Giants, 1.99).

September 8: Q. On this day in history, who became the first 20 year old to win 20 games in a single season? A. Bob Feller (1939, Indians).

September 9:: Q. Who was the last A.L. team to have both a Cy Young and a Rookie of the Year winner in the same season and who were they? A. Kansas City, 1994 (David Cone won Cy Young, Bob Hamelin won Rookie of the Year).

September 10:: Q. What was unique about the Tigers three-game sweep of the Royals in the 1984 ALCS? A. The series was worked with replacement umpires from local amateur ranks.

September 11:: Q. Who was the last Toronto Blue Jays player to lead the American League in extra base hits? A. Vernon Wells (87 in 2003).

September 12:: Q. What was the last team to win in its first trip to the World Series? A. Anaheim Angels (2002).

September 13:: Q. Who holds the Blue Jays rookie record for most victories in a season? A. Mark Eichorn (14 wins in 1986).

September 14:: Q. Other than Justin Verlander, who are the three other Tigers pitchers to win 16 or more games in a single season since 1990? A. Bill Gullickson (20 wins in 1991), Kenny Rogers (17 in 2006), Willie Blair (16 in 1997).

September 15:: Q. Who were the last 3 teams to lead their division from start to finish and go on to win the World Series? A. White Sox (2005), Reds (1990), Tigers (1984).

September 16:: Q. What player did the Brooklyn Dodgers trade Ernie Harwell for in 1948? A. Cliff Dapper (catcher, traded to the minor league Atlanta Crackers).

September 17:: Q. Since 1954, which Tiger hit 100 career home runs in the fewest games? A. Tony Clark (478 games, reaching the 100 HR mark on May 16, 1999).

September 18:: Q. Who holds the Tigers all-time record for road home runs in a single season by a lefthanded batter? A. Norm Cast (20 road home runs in 1961).

September 20:: Q. Who has played the most career games as a Tiger at the Metrodome? A. Bobby Higginson (69 games from 1995-2004).

September 22:: Q. On this date in 1936 the Tigers swept which team 12-0 & 14-0 to record the biggest doubleheader shutout in MLB history? A. St. Louis Browns.

September 23:: Q. Ty Cobb stole his 90th base of the season on this date in 1915. How many bases did he steal that season? A. 96 (Tigers team record).

September 24:: Q. Who holds the tigers record for the most games homering from both sides of the plate (record kept since 1974)? A. Tony Clark (6 times).

September 25:: Q. Who are the only three players to homer as both teenagers and after age 40? A. Ty Cobb, Rusty Staub, Gary Sheffield.

September 26:: Q. Who leads the all-time series between Detroit and Chicago in the four major sports (MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL)? A. Detroit (1608-1466-105-7).

September 27:: Q. Prior to last night (Sept. 26), when did the Tigers last bat around in consecutive innings? A. May 24, 2008 (batted around in 4th and 5th innings during a 19-3 victory over Minnesota).

September 29 (Game 1): Q. The 1984 Tigers were only the 2nd A.L. team to go wire to wire and win the World Series. Who was the first? A. 1927 New York Yankees.

September 29 (Game 2): Q. Since 1961, who has more all-time wins in game 2 of a doubleheader, Detroit or Minnesota? A. Detroit, with a 204-206 record in game 2 of DH (Twins 174-156).

September 30: Q. Who was the last pitcher to defeat the Tigers five times in a single season? A. Joe Mays, Minnesota Twins in 2001 (5-0, 0.98 ERA).

October 1: Q. Who was the Tigers winning pitcher in the division clinching game vs Toronto in 1987? A. Frank Tanana (9 IP, 6 H, 0E R, 3 BB, 9 K).

October 2: Q. Which former Tiger had the highest Sept./Oct. batting average in a single season? A. Al Kaline (.437 in 1961).

October 3: Q. Who was the last player to perform in a Major League game who had also played in the Negro Leagues? A. Minnie Minoso (White Sox, Oct. 5, 1980).

October 4: Q. Who was the last Tigers pitcher to lead the American League in strikouts? Jack Morris (232 in 1983).