Alan Trammell
Shortstop · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1977-1996)
Alan Trammell was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1996 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 20 seasons. In 2,293 career games, he hit .285 with 2,365 hits, 185 home runs, and 1,003 RBI. Alan Trammell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018 and was a 6-time All-Star, a World Series MVP, a 4-time Gold Glove, and a 3-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 13,203.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-09
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2018 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 6× All-Star · World Series MVP · 4× Gold Glove · 3× Silver Slugger
Full name: Alan Stuart Trammell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,293 | 8,288 | 1,231 | 2,365 | 412 | 55 | 185 | 1,003 | 236 | 850 | 874 | .285 | .352 | .415 | .767 | 13,203 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OPS .767 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | AL | 19 | 43 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .186 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 139 | 448 | 49 | 120 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 3 | 45 | 56 | .268 | .257 (+4%) | .323 (+4%) | .378 (-10%) | .702 (-4%) | -204.6 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 142 | 460 | 68 | 127 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 50 | 17 | 43 | 55 | .276 | .265 (+4%) | .329 (+1%) | .397 (-10%) | .727 (-5%) | -320.1 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 146 | 560 | 107 | 168 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 65 | 12 | 69 | 63 | .300 | .264 (+13%) | .326 (+15%) | .387 (+4%) | .714 (+9%) | 1230.1 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 105 | 392 | 52 | 101 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 49 | 31 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .320 (+7%) | .368 (-11%) | .688 (-3%) | -44.9 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 157 | 489 | 66 | 126 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 19 | 52 | 47 | .258 | .261 (-1%) | .324 (avg) | .388 (+2%) | .712 (+1%) | 61.3 |
| 1983 | DET | AL | 142 | 505 | 83 | 161 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 66 | 30 | 57 | 64 | .319 | .260 (+22%) | .324 (+19%) | .389 (+21%) | .714 (+20%) | 2093.0 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 139 | 555 | 85 | 174 | 34 | 5 | 14 | 69 | 19 | 60 | 63 | .314 | .259 (+21%) | .322 (+18%) | .384 (+22%) | .707 (+20%) | 2306.2 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 149 | 605 | 79 | 156 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 57 | 14 | 50 | 71 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-3%) | .390 (-3%) | .714 (-3%) | -369.3 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 151 | 574 | 107 | 159 | 33 | 7 | 21 | 75 | 25 | 59 | 57 | .277 | .257 (+7%) | .325 (+7%) | .395 (+19%) | .720 (+13%) | 1481.3 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 151 | 597 | 109 | 205 | 34 | 3 | 28 | 105 | 21 | 60 | 47 | .343 | .262 (+31%) | .331 (+22%) | .415 (+33%) | .746 (+28%) | 3505.4 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 128 | 466 | 73 | 145 | 24 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 7 | 46 | 46 | .311 | .254 (+22%) | .317 (+17%) | .377 (+23%) | .695 (+20%) | 1838.3 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 121 | 449 | 54 | 109 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 10 | 45 | 45 | .243 | .254 (-4%) | .319 (-2%) | .375 (-11%) | .694 (-7%) | -432.2 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 146 | 559 | 71 | 170 | 37 | 1 | 14 | 89 | 12 | 68 | 55 | .304 | .257 (+18%) | .324 (+16%) | .385 (+17%) | .710 (+16%) | 1928.6 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 101 | 375 | 57 | 93 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 55 | 11 | 37 | 39 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .323 (-1%) | .384 (-3%) | .708 (-2%) | -91.9 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 29 | 102 | 11 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 4 | .275 | .255 (+7%) | .322 (+15%) | .377 (+4%) | .699 (+9%) | 183.7 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 112 | 401 | 72 | 132 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 60 | 12 | 38 | 38 | .329 | .265 (+24%) | .332 (+17%) | .403 (+23%) | .735 (+20%) | 1609.2 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 76 | 292 | 38 | 78 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 35 | .267 | .269 (-1%) | .338 (-9%) | .424 (-2%) | .763 (-5%) | -297.6 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 74 | 223 | 28 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 27 | 19 | .269 | .266 (+1%) | .337 (+2%) | .417 (-16%) | .755 (-8%) | -249.4 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 66 | 193 | 16 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 27 | .233 | .269 (-14%) | .340 (-22%) | .426 (-39%) | .767 (-31%) | -1024.2 |
| Career · 20 seasons | 2,293 | 8,288 | 1,231 | 2,365 | 412 | 55 | 185 | 1,003 | 236 | 850 | 874 | .285 | — | — | — | — | 13,203 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2293 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1171 | 4102 | 634 | 1198 | 97 | 550 | .292 |
| Away | 1122 | 4186 | 597 | 1167 | 88 | 453 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | DET | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-23 | DET | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-22 | DET | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-18 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-17 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-09-15 | DET | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-14 | DET | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-12 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-07 | DET | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-09-06 | DET | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| 3B | 43 | 33 | 26 | 69 | 5 | 8 |
| OF | 9 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 2139 | 2081 | 3391 | 6172 | 227 | 1307 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | DET | SS | 19 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| 1978 | DET | SS | 139 | 135 | 239 | 421 | 14 | 95 |
| 1979 | DET | SS | 142 | 138 | 245 | 388 | 26 | 99 |
| 1980 | DET | SS | 144 | 140 | 225 | 412 | 13 | 89 |
| 1981 | DET | SS | 105 | 103 | 181 | 347 | 9 | 65 |
| 1982 | DET | SS | 157 | 150 | 259 | 459 | 16 | 97 |
| 1983 | DET | SS | 140 | 139 | 236 | 367 | 13 | 71 |
| 1984 | DET | SS | 114 | 112 | 180 | 314 | 10 | 71 |
| 1985 | DET | SS | 149 | 149 | 225 | 400 | 15 | 89 |
| 1986 | DET | SS | 149 | 145 | 238 | 445 | 22 | 99 |
| 1987 | DET | SS | 149 | 147 | 222 | 421 | 19 | 94 |
| 1988 | DET | SS | 125 | 123 | 195 | 355 | 11 | 67 |
| 1989 | DET | SS | 117 | 118 | 188 | 396 | 9 | 71 |
| 1990 | DET | SS | 142 | 140 | 232 | 409 | 14 | 102 |
| 1991 | DET | SS | 92 | 89 | 131 | 296 | 9 | 60 |
| 1992 | DET | SS | 27 | 28 | 46 | 80 | 3 | 16 |
| 1993 | DET | 3B | 35 | 27 | 19 | 56 | 5 | 7 |
| 1993 | DET | OF | 8 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | SS | 63 | 58 | 79 | 181 | 3 | 24 |
| 1994 | DET | SS | 63 | 61 | 117 | 181 | 10 | 44 |
| 1995 | DET | SS | 60 | 54 | 86 | 158 | 5 | 34 |
| 1996 | DET | 2B | 11 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | DET | 3B | 8 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | SS | 43 | 37 | 52 | 108 | 4 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 43 |
| Shortstop | 2139 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 60 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1990 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1988 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1988 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1987 | Player of the Month | September |
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-09-19 |
| 1987 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1987 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1984 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1984 | Player of the Month | April |
| 1984 | World Series MVP | |
| 1983 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1983 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 1981 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1980 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-05-16 |
Salary History
Alan Trammell's recorded salaries total $16,928,929 over 12 seasons, 1985 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trammell's career ran from 1977 to 1996. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DET | AL | $600,000 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $1,827,500 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | $2,200,000 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | $1,800,000 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | $617,143 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | $567,143 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | $517,143 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $16,928,929 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 7.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1988 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 62.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 311.0 | 392 | 12 |
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 76.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 11.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 4.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1978 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 1.0 | 28 | 1 |
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Alan Trammell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Alan Trammell's first major league game on September 9, 1977; the last one listed came on September 29, 1996. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, from 1977 through 1996. Listed as a shortstop, Trammell batted and threw right-handed. Trammell is listed at 6'0" and 165 pounds. The birth record reads February 21, 1958, in Garden Grove, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Alan Stuart.
In 2,293 games and 8,288 at bats, Trammell batted .285 with 2,365 hits, adding 185 home runs, 1,003 RBI, and 236 stolen bases. Trammell's career OPS of .767 combines a .352 on-base mark with .415 slugging. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Trammell's .285 average sits 9.4% above it. By OPS the gap is 6.4% above league average (.767 against .721). 1987 was Trammell's biggest home run year, with 28. No season topped the 205 hits of 1987. Trammell stole 30 bases in 1983, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Trammell
- What years did Alan Trammell play?
- Alan Trammell played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1996.
- Was Alan Trammell a pitcher?
- No. Alan Trammell was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Alan Trammell hit?
- Alan Trammell hit 185 career home runs with 2,365 hits.
- Is Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Alan Trammell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.
- What teams did Alan Trammell play for?
- Alan Trammell played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1977–1996).
- Did Alan Trammell win an MVP award?
- No. Alan Trammell did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Alan Trammell win?
- Alan Trammell won the World Series MVP award (1984), 4 Gold Gloves (1980, 1981, 1983, and 1984), and 3 Silver Slugger awards (1987, 1988, and 1990). He was selected to 6 All-Star Games.
- What were Alan Trammell's career stats?
- In 2,293 games, Alan Trammell had 2,365 hits, 185 home runs, 1,003 RBI, 1,231 runs, and 236 stolen bases, with a .285 batting average.
- How much did Alan Trammell earn in his career?
- Alan Trammell's recorded salaries total $16,928,929 over 12 seasons, 1985 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trammell's career ran from 1977 to 1996. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Alan Trammell's salary?
- Alan Trammell's last recorded salary was $600,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $3,000,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $517,143, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1996.
- What position did Alan Trammell play?
- Alan Trammell played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alan Trammell and how much did he weigh?
- Alan Trammell was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alan Trammell hit each season?
- Alan Trammell's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 2 in 1978, 6 in 1979, 9 in 1980, 2 in 1981, 9 in 1982, 14 in 1983, 14 in 1984, 13 in 1985, 21 in 1986, 28 in 1987, 15 in 1988, 5 in 1989, 14 in 1990, 9 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 12 in 1993, 8 in 1994, 2 in 1995, and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 28, in 1987.
- What was Alan Trammell's career batting average?
- Alan Trammell batted .285 over his career, with 2,365 hits in 8,288 at bats.