When you’re a guy like Miguel Cabrera, who is entering his 16th MLB season, you see a lot of guys cycle through the clubhouse. Last year for the Tigers, Matt den Dekker made eight plate appearances in four games, Jairo Labourt faced 28 batters in six appearances and William Cuevas recorded only a single out on the mound. Do you think Miggy learned their names? No chance.
It’s not just the guys having a cup of coffee, either. A new Bleacher Report profile of Cabrera by Scott Miller reveals that Miggy doesn’t know the names of many of teammates.