The Detroit Tigers are playing their first home opener at Comerica Park tonight since the death of beloved team legend Al Kaline, who was affectionately known as “Mr. Tiger”.
Ahead of tonight’s game, the home of the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons is paying tribute to the late great legend:
Is this great or what?
BONUS CONTENT: NEW TIGERS PITCHER CARSON FULMER, WHO GREW UP A DETROIT FAN, GRATEFUL FOR OPPORTUNITY
It isn’t often that an athlete gets to live out the childhood dream of suiting up for his favorite team, but that’s the opportunity that new Detroit Tigers pitcher Carson Fulmer has been afforded after he was claimmd by the team yesterday via waivers.
He was originally selected 8th overall by the Chicago White Sox in 2015 after earning numerous accolades at Vanderbilt, including SEC Pitcher of the Year and National Pitcher of the Year. However, his 6.56 ERA spanned over six years within the organization wasn’t what he envisioned.
After being designated for assignment, the Tigers swooped in – and he’s grateful for the opportunity.
“The organization really believes in me to go out there and help us win,” Fulmer said Sunday. “I’m really looking forward to this, going to be really, really good for me. Very thankful to have the opportunity to pitch for this organization.”
You can excuse Fulmer for his excitement at getting to join the team he grew up watching at Spring Training at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida where he hails from.
“It’s definitely something special to be able to put on these colors and rep an organization that has such a great history,” Fulmer said. “I’m looking forward to being here for a while.”
After he learned of his new professional address, he admitted it was like “a lot of weight” dropped from his shoulders.
