It was the team's first year under a mostly new coaching staff led by new Manager Ron Gardenhire.

It was the last season for television announcers Mario Impemba and Rod Allen, who had been together since 2003.

Their contracts were not renewed due to an alleged physical altercation after the game on September 4.

[1] Starting this season, the Tigers changed the classic curved Old English D logo on their home uniforms to match that of the sharp cornered hat logo, which is now larger.

Infielders Outfielders Coaches Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Source:[1] Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Source:[2]