Alright, folks, let’s talk about something that got me all fired up the other day – the Detroit Tigers. Specifically, their pitchers who’ve bagged 20 wins in a season. Now, I’m no baseball historian, but I got curious and decided to dig in. Here is what I found when I started to research this thing.
I started by looking up recent games, you know, just to get a feel for things. Saw that the Tigers have been pretty decent lately, winning 14 out of their last 20 games. Not too shabby, right? But that got me thinking, how many times has a Tigers pitcher actually won 20 games in a single season?
So, I dove into the internet, searching and searching. Let me tell you, it felt like digging for gold! I scrolled through tons of articles and stats, my eyes practically glazing over. But I kept at it, determined to find the answer.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Turns out, it’s not as common as you might think. I compiled a list – and it’s a pretty exclusive club:
- Denny McLain (1968, 1969)
- Mickey Lolich (1971)
- Justin Verlander (2011)
Only three of them. That surprised me, honestly! I was thinking there’d be way more. But that’s what makes it cool, right? It’s like a special achievement, something only a few have managed to pull off.
It turned out to be a fun little project, though. I learned a lot about the Tigers’ history, and it gave me a new appreciation for those guys who managed to reach that 20-win mark. Now every time I watch the Tigers, I will think about that for sure.
And hey, who knows, maybe one day we’ll see another Tigers pitcher join that list. I’ll be watching, that’s for sure!
