Players who played for the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets
97 players
97 players have played for both the Detroit Tigers and the New York Mets. Justin Verlander spent the most seasons with the two: 14 with the Detroit Tigers and 1 with the New York Mets. On a roster now: Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, James McCann, Gregory Soto, and Paul Sewald. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | DET | NYM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | SP | 2005–2026 · 14 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Mickey Lolich | P | 1963–1975 · 13 seasons | 1976 · 1 season |
| Howard Johnson | 3B | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons | 1985–1993 · 9 seasons |
| Rusty Staub | CF | 1976–1978 · 3 seasons | 1972–1985 · 9 seasons |
| Curtis Granderson | LF | 2004–2009 · 6 seasons | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons |
| Tomas Nido | C | 2025 · 1 season | 2017–2024 · 8 seasons |
| Bobby Parnell | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2008–2015 · 8 seasons |
| Walt Terrell | RP | 1985–1992 · 6 seasons | 1982–1984 · 3 seasons |
| Mike Pelfrey | SP | 2016 · 1 season | 2006–2012 · 7 seasons |
| Damion Easley | 2B | 1997–2002 · 6 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Tony Clark | 1B | 1995–2001 · 7 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Duffy Dyer | C | 1980 · 1 season | 1968–1974 · 7 seasons |
| Max Scherzer | SP | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| James McCann | C | 2014–2018 · 5 seasons | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons |
| Rick Porcello | SP | 2009–2014 · 6 seasons | 2020 · 1 season |
| Vance Wilson | C | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2000–2004 · 5 seasons |
| Gregg Jefferies | 1B | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Juan Berenguer | RP | 1982–1985 · 4 seasons | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Zack Short | SS | 2021–2026 · 4 seasons | 2024–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Iglesias | 2B | 2013–2018 · 5 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Yoenis Cespedes | LF | 2015 · 1 season | 2015–2020 · 5 seasons |
| Austin Jackson | CF | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons | 2018 · 1 season |
| Mark Carreon | 1B | 1992 · 1 season | 1987–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Phil Mankowski | 3B | 1976–1979 · 4 seasons | 1980–1982 · 2 seasons |
| Tom Veryzer | SS | 1973–1977 · 5 seasons | 1982 · 1 season |
| Ed Glynn | RP | 1975–1978 · 4 seasons | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Gregory Soto | RP | 2019–2022 · 4 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Paul Sewald | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2017–2020 · 4 seasons |
| Rafael Montero | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons |
| J.D. Martinez | DH | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2024 · 1 season |
| Francisco Rodriguez | RP | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Jose Valverde | RP | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Timo Perez | LF | 2007 · 1 season | 2000–2003 · 4 seasons |
| Jose Lima | SP | 1994–2002 · 4 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Paul Gibson | RP | 1988–1991 · 4 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Tim Corcoran | 1B | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons | 1986 · 1 season |
| Kevin Collins | — | 1970–1971 · 2 seasons | 1965–1968 · 3 seasons |
| Joe Ginsberg | — | 1948–1952 · 4 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2007–2020 · 3 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Justin Wilson | RP | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Carlos Torres | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Matt den Dekker | CF | 2017 · 1 season | 2013–2018 · 3 seasons |
| Tim Byrdak | RP | 2007 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Andres Torres | LF | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Frank Catalanotto | LF | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Raul Casanova | C | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Mike DiFelice | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Roger Cedeno | LF | 2001 · 1 season | 1999–2003 · 3 seasons |
| Dave Mlicki | SP | 2000 · 1 season | 1995–1997 · 3 seasons |
| Vince Coleman | LF | 1997 · 1 season | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Rico Brogna | 1B | 1992 · 1 season | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons |
| John Pacella | RP | 1986 · 1 season | 1977–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Elliott Maddox | 3B | 1970 · 1 season | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons |
| John Sullivan | — | 1963–1965 · 3 seasons | 1967 · 1 season |
| Mark Canha | LF | 2024 · 1 season | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Rajai Davis | CF | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons | 2019 · 1 season |
| Josh Smoker | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Adam Wilk | SP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 2005–2008 · 2 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 1999 · 1 season |
| Omir Santos | C | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Mike Hessman | 1B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Gary Sheffield | LF | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Ramon Martinez | SS | 2005 · 1 season | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Craig Paquette | 1B | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Andy Tomberlin | DH | 1998 · 1 season | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Shawn Hare | RF | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Billy Beane | RF | 1988 · 1 season | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons |
| Ray Knight | 1B | 1988 · 1 season | 1985–1986 · 2 seasons |
| Richie Hebner | 1B | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1979 · 1 season |
| Bob Miller | P | 1973 · 1 season | 1962–1974 · 2 seasons |
| Jack Hamilton | P | 1964–1965 · 2 seasons | 1966 · 1 season |
| Jose Urena | RP | 2021 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Julio Teheran | SP | 2021 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Jake Marisnick | CF | 2023 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Erasmo Ramirez | RP | 2021 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Brandon Lyon | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Casey Fossum | SP | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Lino Urdaneta | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Matt Ginter | SP | 2005 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Vic Darensbourg | RP | 2005 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Fernando Vina | 2B | 2004 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Karim Garcia | RF | 1999 · 1 season | 2004 · 1 season |
| Juan Acevedo | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Brian Bohanon | SP | 1995 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Gary Thurman | CF | 1993 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Bob MacDonald | RP | 1993 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Jim Lindeman | LF | 1990 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Dave Roberts | SP | 1976 · 1 season | 1981 · 1 season |
| Mike Marshall | RP | 1967 · 1 season | 1981 · 1 season |
| Jerry Morales | CF | 1979 · 1 season | 1980 · 1 season |
| Billy Baldwin | — | 1975 · 1 season | 1976 · 1 season |
| Bill Denehy | P | 1971 · 1 season | 1967 · 1 season |
| Bill Graham | P | 1966 · 1 season | 1967 · 1 season |
| Joe Grzenda | P | 1961 · 1 season | 1967 · 1 season |
| Harry Chiti | — | 1961 · 1 season | 1962 · 1 season |
| Herb Moford | P | 1958 · 1 season | 1962 · 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.