1977–1996 · SS

Alan Trammell

6' 0", 165 lbs·Lived to 68·Bats R / Throws R

Hall of Fame · 20184×Gold Glove3×Silver SluggerAll-Star

The Almanac's Take

The shortstop who anchored Detroit's 1984 championship team finally got his due when the Modern Era Committee elected him to Cooperstown in 2018. Trammell's case always hinged on longevity and peak value—he delivered both across two decades in the Motor City.

His 1987 campaign represents one of the finest seasons by a shortstop in the 1980s. That .343 average and .953 OPS came during his age-29 season, proving he could be an offensive force even as defensive responsibilities remained paramount. The 28 home runs that year nearly matched his previous career high.

Four Gold Gloves tell only part of Trammell's defensive story. He redefined what offensive production looked like from shortstop during an era when the position was considered a black hole for hitting. His 102 career OPS+ proves he was consistently above average with the bat while providing elite glovework up the middle.

Career Highs

.953

Best OPS · 1987

Most HR · 1987

105

Most RBI · 1987

.343

Best AVG · 1987

Career Arc · OPS

20 seasons

Statistical Comps

Jacob Wilson

98%

2025 season

ISO .134 · K% 7.5 · BB% 5.2 · HR% 2.5

Yandy Diaz

98%

2025 season

ISO .182 · K% 14.1 · BB% 8.8 · HR% 3.8

Steven Kwan

98%

2024 season

ISO .133 · K% 9.5 · BB% 9.9 · HR% 2.6

Career · Batting

20 seasons

Year	Team	G	AB	HR	RBI	AVG	OPS	OPS+
1977	DET	19	43	0	0	.186	.441	60
1978	DET	139	448	2	34	.268	.675	96
1979	DET	142	460	6	50	.276	.691	95
1980	DET	146	560	9	65	.300	.779	109
1981	DET	105	392	2	31	.258	.669	97
1982	DET	157	489	9	57	.258	.720	101
1983	DET	142	505	14	66	.319	.856	120
1984	DET	139	555	14	69	.314	.851	120
1985	DET	149	605	13	57	.258	.692	97
1986	DET	151	574	21	75	.277	.816	113
1987	DET	151	597	28	105	.343	.953	128
1988	DET	128	466	15	69	.311	.836	120
1989	DET	121	449	5	43	.243	.648	93
1990	DET	146	559	14	89	.304	.826	116
1991	DET	101	375	9	55	.248	.693	98
1992	DET	29	102	1	11	.275	.762	109
1993	DET	112	401	12	60	.329	.885	120
1994	DET	76	292	8	28	.267	.722	95
1995	DET	74	223	2	23	.269	.695	92
1996	DET	66	193	1	16	.233	.526	69
Career		2293	8288	185	1003	.285	—	—

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