Mike Pelfrey will wear number 37 when he makes his debut for the Tigers, becoming the first player to wear the number since the departure of Max Scherzer.
RHP Mike Pelfrey will wear number 37. Last worn by RHP Max Scherzer in 2014. #Tigers #HotStove pic.twitter.com/tECXEhS3zE
— MLB Jersey Numbers (@NumbersMLB) December 7, 2015
37 was also the number of everyone's favorite gambler Kenny Rogers, everyone's favorite sports glasses wearer Nate Robertson, and random Tiger of the day Steve Sparks.