Tigers' Miguel Cabrera wins Triple Crown

In this photo, Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers walks onto the field for batting practice prior to their game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 1, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. Cabrera finished with a batting average of .330, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs. The last player to achieve the Triple Crown was Boston's Carl Yastrzemski in 1967.

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera flies out to center field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012.

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the 1st inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 28, 2012, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers talks to members of the Boston Red Sox during the game on July 31, 2012, at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers reacts to a sixth inning home run by Delmon Young #21 while playing the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on Sept. 2, 2012, in Detroit.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Tony Sipp #49 of the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning of their game on Sept. 15, 2012, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches the action from the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park on Aug 26, 2012, in Detroit.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a first inning home run in front of Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on Sept. 5, 2012, in Detroit.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers blows a bubble after being hit by a pitch in the 8th inning while playing the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park on Aug. 18, 2012, in Detroit.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a solo home run in the 6th inning, his 36th home run of the year, against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 11, 2012, in Chicago.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 10, 2012, in Chicago.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the 7th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 12, 2012, in Chicago.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers smiles after hitting an RBI double and advancing to third during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 14, 2012, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a three run home run off of Joe Smith #38 (not pictured) of the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning of their game on Sept. 16, 2012, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a single against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning of the game on Sept. 28, 2012, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers reacts to striking out against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game on Sept. 29, 2012, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers is out as Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins defends home plate during the sixth inning of the game on Sept. 28, 2012, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after their 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 1, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches from the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Aug. 29, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers and bullpen coach Mike Rojas celebrate after winning the American League Central title at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 1, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers smiles as he stands on first after hitting a two-run single against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 2, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run against the Cleveland Indians during their game on Sept. 16, 2012, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers kisses his bat during batting practice prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 2, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.