Detroit Tigers Outline Plans For Miguel Cabrera's Final Homestand

As the Detroit Tigers host the Cleveland Guardians for the final weekend of the regular season, they've outlined the ways in which they plan to honor future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera, who is retiring after the season.

The Detroit Tigers final homestand of the year against the Cleveland Guardians will be an honoring of Tigers' legend Miguel Cabrera, who is retiring after the season ends.

The Tigers laid out the plans in a release that came out on Wednesday:

“We’re looking forward to celebrating Miguel Cabrera’s legendary career with Miggy and his family and Tigers fans this weekend,” said Ryan Gustafson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Our fans are savoring every last moment to watch one of the greatest players in MLB history take the field, and it will be an emotional weekend at Comerica. We encourage fans to arrive early to be a part of history, as we thank Miggy for his impact on our organization, the game of baseball, and our city.”

Cabrera is one of the best players in team - and baseball - history. He's spent 21 years in the big leagues including 16 years with the Tigers after five with the Marlins. The 21-year veteran is a lifetime .306 hitter with 510 home runs and 1,878 RBI. He's also a 12-time All-Star, a four-time batting champion and a two-time MVP. He has 3,168 hits in his career.

As for how the Tigers are honoring him each day this weekend:

During a pregame ceremony, Cabrera will be honored as the Tigers’ 2023 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to the MLB player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions.

Saturday, Sept. 30 - First pitch is 1:10 p.m. - Gates open at 11:00 a.m.

¡Gracias, Miggy! Pre-game ceremony

Cabrera’s record-breaking career will be celebrated prior to first pitch, with fans encouraged to be in their seats by 12:45 p.m. The ceremony will feature the Cabrera family, former manager Jim Leyland, Hall-of-Famer Alan Trammell and Tigers greats.

The first 15,000 fans receive a Miggy Print All Over Shirt sponsored by Visit Central Florida.

Sunday, Oct. 1 - First pitch is 3:10 p.m. - Gates open at 1:00 p.m.

Miggy’s Final Game Wearing the Olde English ‘D’

All fans in attendance for Cabrera’s final game will enjoy a unique way to thank and salute the future Hall-of-Famer. Ticketed Tigers fans for Sunday’s season finale will walk away with a surprise commemorative item.

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