Players who played for the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros
98 players
98 players have played for both the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros. Justin Verlander spent the most seasons with the two: 14 with the Detroit Tigers and 7 with the Houston Astros. On a roster now: Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez, Jose Urquidy, and Isaac Paredes. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | DET | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | SP | 2005–2026 · 14 seasons | 2017–2024 · 7 seasons |
| Joe Niekro | RP | 1970–1972 · 3 seasons | 1975–1984 · 10 seasons |
| Fred Gladding | P | 1961–1967 · 7 seasons | 1968–1973 · 6 seasons |
| Brad Ausmus | C | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1997–2008 · 10 seasons |
| Dave Bergman | 1B | 1984–1992 · 9 seasons | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Brian Moehler | RP | 1996–2001 · 6 seasons | 2003–2010 · 5 seasons |
| Todd Jones | RP | 1997–2008 · 7 seasons | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Vern Ruhle | RP | 1974–1977 · 4 seasons | 1978–1984 · 7 seasons |
| Framber Valdez | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2018–2025 · 8 seasons |
| Adam Everett | 3B | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons | 2001–2007 · 7 seasons |
| Aurelio Lopez | RP | 1979–1985 · 7 seasons | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons |
| Enos Cabell | 1B | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1975–1984 · 7 seasons |
| Rusty Staub | CF | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons | 1963–1968 · 6 seasons |
| Jim Ray | P | 1974 · 1 season | 1965–1973 · 8 seasons |
| Doug Brocail | RP | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons | 1995–2009 · 4 seasons |
| Jose Lima | SP | 1994–2002 · 4 seasons | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Bob Bruce | P | 1959–1961 · 3 seasons | 1962–1966 · 5 seasons |
| Jake Marisnick | CF | 2023 · 1 season | 2014–2019 · 6 seasons |
| Jose Cisnero | RP | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| J.D. Martinez | DH | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons |
| Eric Munson | C | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Brian L. Hunter | RF | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 1994–2003 · 5 seasons |
| Luis Gonzalez | LF | 1998 · 1 season | 1990–1997 · 6 seasons |
| Tim Tolman | DH | 1986–1987 · 2 seasons | 1981–1985 · 5 seasons |
| Jose Urquidy | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons |
| Danny Worth | 3B | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Jose Valverde | RP | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Iván Rodríguez | C | 2004–2008 · 5 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Dave Borkowski | RP | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Brian Williams | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1991–1999 · 5 seasons |
| Fred Scherman | P | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Chris Zachary | P | 1972 · 1 season | 1963–1967 · 5 seasons |
| Zack Short | SS | 2021–2026 · 4 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Rafael Montero | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2022–2025 · 4 seasons |
| Robbie Grossman | RF | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Trever Miller | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1998–2007 · 4 seasons |
| Mitch Meluskey | C | 2002 · 1 season | 1998–2003 · 4 seasons |
| Chris Holt | SP | 2001 · 1 season | 1996–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Willie Blair | RP | 1997–2001 · 4 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Bill Gullickson | SP | 1991–1994 · 4 seasons | 1990 · 1 season |
| Julio Gonzalez | SS | 1983 · 1 season | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons |
| Jack Billingham | RP | 1978–1979 · 2 seasons | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Jim Crawford | P | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons | 1973–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Milt May | C | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Roberts | SP | 1976 · 1 season | 1972–1975 · 4 seasons |
| Isaac Paredes | 3B | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2007–2020 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Mike Fiers | SP | 2018 · 1 season | 2015–2017 · 3 seasons |
| Alex Presley | CF | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Doug Fister | SP | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Carlos Pena | 1B | 2003–2005 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Armando Galarraga | SP | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Brandon Lyon | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Tim Byrdak | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2008–2010 · 3 seasons |
| Brian Powell | P | 1998–2002 · 2 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Nelson Cruz | RP | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons |
| C.J. Nitkowski | RP | 1996–2000 · 3 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Sean Bergman | SP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Orlando Miller | SS | 1997 · 1 season | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons |
| Gene Pentz | P | 1975 · 1 season | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons |
| Leon Roberts | RF | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1976–1977 · 2 seasons |
| Gary Sutherland | — | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons | 1972–1973 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Campbell | — | 1967–1969 · 3 seasons | 1974 · 1 season |
| Hal Woodeshick | P | 1956 · 1 season | 1962–1964 · 3 seasons |
| Charlie Morton | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Miguel Diaz | RP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Marc Krauss | 1B | 2015 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Darin Downs | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jose Veras | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2005–2008 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Jason Smith | 2B | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Yorman Bazardo | RP | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Dan Miceli | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| A. Mike Brumley | LF | 1989 · 1 season | 1993–1995 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Boever | RP | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Glenn Wilson | CF | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons | 1990 · 1 season |
| Dan Schatzeder | RP | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1989 · 1 season |
| Ray Knight | 1B | 1988 · 1 season | 1982–1983 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Gage | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Francisco Liriano | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Randy Wolf | SP | 2015 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Francisco Cordero | RP | 1999 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Aubrey Huff | 1B | 2009 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Josh Anderson | CF | 2009 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Dave Mlicki | SP | 2000 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Oscar Henriquez | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Roger Cedeno | LF | 2001 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Rusty Meacham | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 2000 · 1 season |
| Jeff McCurry | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Paul Bako | C | 1998 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Dwayne Henry | RP | 1995 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Franklin Stubbs | 1B | 1995 · 1 season | 1990 · 1 season |
| Jim Lindeman | LF | 1990 · 1 season | 1993 · 1 season |
| Pete Incaviglia | LF | 1991 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Roger Mason | RP | 1984 · 1 season | 1989 · 1 season |
| George Cappuzzello | RP | 1981 · 1 season | 1982 · 1 season |
| Mick Kelleher | SS | 1981 · 1 season | 1974 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.