The Lakeland Flying Tigers is a minor league baseball team that competes in the North Division of the Florida State League. Founded in 1963, the team is based in Lakeland, Florida and plays its home games at Joker Marchant Stadium. The franchise acts as the High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and has seen a number of notable major league players pass through its system, including Curtis Granderson, Justin Verlander and Cody Ross.
