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Detroit Tigers Minor League Notes

NEWSY STUFF (MICHIGAN EDITION)

Mike Hessman and Ken Schnacke are the newest members of the International League Hall of Fame. Hessman, currently the hitting coach for Detroit?s Double-A affiliate, is minor league baseball?s all-time home run leader (433), and he also holds the International League record, with 288. Schnacke, the president and general manager of the Columbus Clippers, has been with the club since 1977.

The Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens have extended their player development contract through the 2020 season. The team whose logo adorned Corporal Klinger?s cap has been the Motown club?s Triple-A affiliate since 1987.

The West Michigan Whitecaps, the Tigers low-A affiliate, are planning to employ a live organist for games at Fifth Third Ballpark this coming season. Auditions will he held on March 3.

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