On the 20-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium's final game, we reflect on our favorite Detroit Tigers memories from The Corner. Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Tigers nearly cut bait three years ago with a skinny middle infielder who hit for no power.
Two seasons ago, they wondered why he was playing so much at Triple-A Toledo.
Last season, he emerged as one of their better baseball players.
On Wednesday afternoon, Harold Castro was named the Tigers’ Rookie of the Year, as selected by the Detroit Sports Media (formerly the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association).