Did You Know?
Frank Tanana has spoken at 32 of the 38 Home Plate Events.
Past HOME PLATE Events:
- Since its inception in 1987, HOME PLATE outreach events have hosted over 183,000 people at 39 different events.
- More than 1,900 churches and community groups from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ontario have participated in these programs.
- These evangelistic opportunities have been held at Comerica Park, Tiger Stadium, Joe Louis Areana, The Pontiac Silverdome, and various banquet facilities.
- Over 95 professional athletes have been featured speakers at these gatherings.
OVERALL HISTORY
Total Tickets Sold to Date: 183,473
Total Commitments to Christ to Date: 5,661
Total Renewal of Commitments to Date: 27,385
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Date: June 8, 2019
Location: Comerica Park
Tickets sold: 4,311
Sponsored Tickets: 171
Speakers: Gordon Beckham, Matt Boyd, Brandon Dixon, Kyle Gibson,
John Hicks, Jordy Mercer, Daniel Norris, Christin Stewart, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ: 58
Renewal of Commitments: 354
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results: Won 9-3 (Box Score)
Date: May 12, 2018
Location: Comerica Park
Tickets sold: 5,423
Sponsored Tickets: 169
Speakers: Matt Boyd, Jeimer Candelario, Michael Fulmer, Michael Fulmer, Matt Hammitt, James McCann, Daniel Norris, Ramon Santiago, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ: 77
Renewal of Commitments: 527
Tiger Game:Seattle Mariners
Game Results: Win 4-3 (Box Score)
Date: April 29, 2017
Location: Comerica Park
Tickets sold: 8,778
Sponsored Tickets: 298
Speakers: Matt Boyd, Harvey Carey, Michael Fulmer, Luke Glendening, Matt Hammitt, James McCann, Daniel Norris, Ramon Santiago
Commitments for Christ: 113
Renewal of Commitments: 748
Tiger Game: Chicago White Sox
Game Results: Lost 6-4 (Box Score)
Date:May 7, 2016
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:9,011
Sponsored Tickets:199
Speakers:Harvey Carey, Buck Farmer, Michael Fulmer, Chris Guccione, Matt Hammitt, Willie Horton, Alfonso Marquez, James McCann, Dave Rackley, Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Commitments for Christ:208
Renewal of Commitments:1,146
Tiger Game:Texas Rangers
Game Results:Lost 10-5 (Box Score)
Date:May 9, 2015
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:9,035
Sponsored Tickets:136
Speakers:Nick Castellanos, Rajai Davis, Matt Hammitt, Jason Hanson, Willie Horton, James McCann, Joakim Soria, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:312
Renewal of Commitments:1,919
Tiger Game:Kansas City Royalss
Game Results:Lost 2-6 (Box Score)
Date:May 10, 2014
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:9,147
Sponsored Tickets:241
Speakers:Rajai Davis, Brian Dozier, Willie Horton, Katrina Hunter, Torii Hunter, Carrie Kelly, Donnie Kelly, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:227
Renewal of Commitments:1,809
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results:Win 9-3 (Box Score)
Date:April 27, 2013
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:8,024
Sponsored Tickets:141
Speakers:Darin Downs, Jason Hanson, Tim Hudson, Torii Hunter, Donnie Kelly, Ramon Santiago, Frank Tanana, Matt Tuiasosopo
Commitments for Christ:140
Renewal of Commitments:1,672
Tiger Game:Atlanta Braves
Game Results:Win 7-4 (Box Score)
Date:April 21, 2012
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:7,945
Sponsored Tickets:163
Speakers:Josh Hamilton, Willie Horton, Donnie Kelly, David Murphy, Ramon Santiago,
Frank Tanana Commitments for Christ:177 Renewal of Commitments:1,016 Tiger Game:Texas Rangers Game Results:Loss 4-10 (Box Score)
Frank Tanana Commitments for Christ:177 Renewal of Commitments:1,016 Tiger Game:Texas Rangers Game Results:Loss 4-10 (Box Score)
Date:May 14, 2011
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:7,120
Sponsored Tickets:130
Speakers:Tom Brookens, Nick Harris, Willie Horton, Donnie Kelly, Ramon Santiago, Daniel Schlereth, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:329
Renewal of Commitments:1,186
Tiger Game:Kansas City Royals
Game Results:Win 3-0 (Box Score)
Date:May 1, 2010
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:5,642
Sponsored Tickets:133
Speakers:Adam Everett, Jason Hanson, Willie Horton, Donnie Kelly, Ramon Santiago, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:343
Renewal of Commitments:1,186
Tiger Game:LA Angels
Game Results:Win 3-2 (Box Score)
Date:May 2, 2009
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:5,566
Sponsored Tickets:223
Speakers:Josh Anderson, Adam Everett, Willie Horton, Nate Robertson, Ramon Santiago, Frank Tanana, John Vanbiesbrouck
Commitments for Christ:405
Renewal of Commitments:911
Tiger Game:Cleveland Indians
Game Results:Win 9-7 (Box Score)
Date:April 26, 2008
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:5,576
Sponsored Tickets:41
Speakers:Kent Bottenfield, Jason Grilli, Willie Horton, Todd Jones, Nate Robertson, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:368
Renewal of Commitments:1,055
Tiger Game:LA Angels of Anaheim
Game Results:Win 6-4 (Box Score)
Date:April 28, 2007
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:8,020
Sponsored Tickets:437
Speakers:Rod Allen, Chad Durbin, Jason Grilli, Willie Horton, Todd Jones, Mike Maroth, Nate Robertson, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:134
Renewal of Commitments:1,320
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results:Loss 3-11 (Box Score)
Date:May 20, 2006
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:6,005
Sponsored Tickets:115
Speakers:Rod Allen, Todd Jones, Mike Maroth, Nate Robertson, Frank Tanana, Andy Van Slyke
Commitments for Christ:169
Renewal of Commitments:1,115
Tiger Game:Cincinnati Reds
Game Results:Win 7-6 (Box Score)
Date:May 14, 2005
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:7,143
Sponsored Tickets:99
Speakers:Paul Byrd, Mike Maroth, Lance Parrish, Jim Price, Nate Robertson, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:218
Renewal of Commitments:1,178
Tiger Game:LA Angels of Anaheim
Game Results:Loss 2-4 (Box Score)
Date:June 12, 2004
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:7,835
Sponsored Tickets:1,071
Speakers:Damion Easley, Gary & Amanda Knotts, Mike & Brook Maroth, Lance Parish, Nate Robertson, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:257
Renewal of Commitments:1,622
Tiger Game:Florida Marlins
Game Results:Win 6-2 (Box Score)
Date:May 17, 2003
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:4,508
Sponsored Tickets:105
Speakers:Rod Allen, Travis Fryman, Gary Knotts, Mike Maroth, John Olerud, Lance Parish, Steve Sparks, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:70
Renewal of Commitments:759
Tiger Game:Seattle Mariners
Game Results:Loss 3-6 (Box Score)
Date:May 18, 2002
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:5,752
Sponsored Tickets:90
Speakers:Damion Easley, Ernie Harwell, Lance Parish, Jim Price, Julio Santana, Steve Sparks, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:265
Renewal of Commitments:1,067
Tiger Game:Texas Rangers
Game Results:Win 8-7 (Box Score)
Date:July 28, 2001
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:3,371
Sponsored Tickets:10
Speakers:Tony Clark, Ernie Harwell, Lance Parish, Steve Sparks, Frank Tanana, Eddie Taubensee
Commitments for Christ:48
Renewal of Commitments:400
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results:Loss 4-6 (Box Score)
Date:June 23, 2001
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:3,706
Sponsored Tickets:16
Speakers:Damion Easley, Ernie Harwell, Todd Jones, Lance Parish, Jim Price, Steve Sparks, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:212
Renewal of Commitments:652
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results:Win 10-9 (Box Score)
Date:August 19, 2000
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:3,089
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Sal Fasano, Doug Jones, Todd Jones, Lance Parrish, Jim Price, Steve Sparks
Commitments for Christ:88
Renewal of Commitments:373
Tiger Game:Oakland A's
Game Results:Win 4-3 (Box Score)
Date:June 17, 2000
Location:Comerica Park
Tickets sold:5,203
Sponsored Tickets:40
Speakers:Damion Easley, Travis Fryman, Ernie Harwell, Todd Jones, Lance Parish, Alex Ramirez, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:212
Renewal of Commitments:665
Tiger Game:Cleveland Indians
Game Results:Win 8-6 (Box Score)
Date:May 15, 1999
Location:Tiger Stadium
Tickets sold:5,557
Sponsored Tickets:41
Speakers:Damion Easley, Travis Fryman, Ernie Harwell, Mike Jackson, Todd Jones, Lance Parish, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:147
Renewal of Commitments:752
Tiger Game:Cleveland Indians
Game Results:Loss 7-12 (Box Score)
Date:May 16, 1998
Location:Tiger Stadium
Tickets sold:2,457
Sponsored Tickets:57
Speakers:Doug Bochtler, Damion Easley, Ernie Harwell, Todd Jones, Chuck Swirsky, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:54
Renewal of Commitments:232
Tiger Game:Anaheim Angels
Game Results:Loss 6-8 (Box Score)
Date:June 21, 1997
Location:Tiger Stadium
Tickets sold:3,207
Sponsored Tickets:40
Speakers:Travis Fryman, Todd Jones, Derrick Moore, Mike Myers, Chuck Swirsky, Cathy Tanana, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:58
Renewal of Commitments:195
Tiger Game:Boston Red Sox
Game Results:Win 15-4 (Box Score)
Date:May 18, 1996
Location:Tiger Stadium
Tickets sold:3,620
Sponsored Tickets:35
Speakers:Chad Curtis, Travis Fryman, Stu Grimson, Jason Hanson, Ernie Harwell, Chuck Swirsky, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:97
Renewal of Commitments:436
Tiger Game:Chicago White Sox
Game Results:Loss 4-16 (Box Score)
Date:May 20, 1995
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:780
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Scott Fletcher, Travis Fryman, Buddy Groom, Mike Moore, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:15
Renewal of Commitments:56
Tiger Game:Toronto Blue Jays
Game Results:Win 10-6 (Box Score)
Date:July 30, 1994
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,109
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Milt Cuyler, Storm Davis, Travis Fryman, Chris Godfrey, Ernie Harwell, Mike Moore
Commitments for Christ:24
Renewal of Commitments:109
Tiger Game:Oakland A's
Game Results:Win 14-2 (Box Score)
Date:May 21, 1994
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,300
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Storm Davis, Travis Fryman, Jason Hanson, Brian Harper, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:59
Renewal of Commitments:347
Tiger Game:Milwaukee Brewers
Game Results:Win 7-6 (Box Score)
Date:August 21, 1993
Location:Fairlane Grand Manor
Tickets sold:2,325
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Brad Andress, Storm Davis, Travis Fryman, Bill Gullickson, Ernie Harwell, Mike Moore
Commitments for Christ:69
Renewal of Commitments:389
Tiger Game:Oakland A's
Game Results:Win 4-3 (Box Score)
Date:June 19, 1993
Location:Fairlane Grand Manor
Tickets sold:2,383
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Lomas Brown, Milt Cuyler, Ernie Harwell, Mike Moore, Bill Wegman
Commitments for Christ:69
Renewal of Commitments:389
Tiger Game:Milwaukee Brewers
Game Results:Win 10-7 (Box Score)
Date:August 29, 1992
Location:Fairlane Grand Manor
Tickets sold:2,378
Sponsored Tickets:298
Speakers:Milt Cuyler, Dan Gakeler, Mike Munoz, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:99
Renewal of Commitments:381
Tiger Game:Kansas City Royals
Game Results:Win 12-1 (Box Score)
Date:May 23, 1992
Location:Fairlane Grand Manor
Tickets sold:2,383
Sponsored Tickets:85
Speakers:Travis Fryman, Brian Harper, Frank Tanana, William White
Commitments for Christ:95
Renewal of Commitments:400
Tiger Game:Minnesota Twins
Game Results:Loss 5-6 (Box Score)
Date:June 29, 1991
Location:Joe Louis Arena
Tickets sold:5,775
Sponsored Tickets:1,638
Speakers:Carl Bland, Jerry Don Gleaton, Ernie Harwell, Pat Kelly, Lloyd Moseby, John Shelby, Frank Tanana, Johnny Ray Watson, William White
Commitments for Christ:207
Renewal of Commitments:607
Tiger Game:Cleveland Indians
Game Results:Win 9-4 (Box Score)
Date:June 16, 1990
Location:Pontiac Silverdome
Tickets sold:6,346
Sponsored Tickets:1,062
Speakers:Matt Nokes, Frank Tanana, Cathy Tanana, William White, Jimmy Williams
Commitments for Christ:202
Renewal of Commitments:402
Tiger Game:California Angels
Game Results:Win 6-2 (Box Score)
Date:September 23, 1989
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,198
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Matt Nokes, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:14
Renewal of Commitments:Not Recorded
Tiger Game:Boston Red Sox
Game Results:Loss 1-6 (Box Score)
Date:June 17, 1989
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,198
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Ernie Harwell, Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:34
Renewal of Commitments:Not Recorded
Tiger Game:California Angels
Game Results:Loss 3-6 (Box Score)
Date:July 9, 1988
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,090
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Frank Tanana, Matt Nokes
Commitments for Christ:17
Renewal of Commitments:Not Recorded
Tiger Game:Oakland Athletics
Game Results:Win 4-3 (Box Score)
Date:April 25,1987
Location:Warren Chateau Hall
Tickets sold:1,030
Sponsored Tickets:0
Speakers:Frank Tanana
Commitments for Christ:Not Recorded
Renewal of Commitments:Not Recorded
Tiger Game:Kansas City Royals
Game Results:Win 13-2 (Box Score)