Cecil Fielder who was considered a bust in Toronto would return to the majors with Tigers after a brief exile in Japan. Fielder would go on to win the HR and RBI crowns in his first season with the Tigers, as. Fielder's 51 Homers marked the first time a player reached the 50 HR mark in 13 years. As the Tigers recovered from an awful 103-loss season, finishing in 3rd place with a 79-83 record.