| vs. Justin Verlander | PA | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI |
| Brett Gardner LF | 7 | 0.400 | 0.500 | 0.400 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Jeter SS | 26 | 0.364 | 0.462 | 0.409 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Teixeira 1B | 20 | 0.059 | 0.200 | 0.059 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Rodriguez 3B | 19 | 0.188 | 0.316 | 0.375 | 1 | 4 |
| Robinson Cano 2B | 22 | 0.190 | 0.227 | 0.238 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher RF | 48 | 0.186 | 0.271 | 0.442 | 3 | 7 |
| Jorge Posada DH | 20 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.467 | 0 | 3 |
| Curtis Granderson CF | 2 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 2.000 | 1 | 1 |
| Russell Martin C | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 164 | 0.246 | 0.338 | 0.377 | 5 | 15 |
| vs. CC Sabathia | PA | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI |
| Austin Jackson CF | 7 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.571 | 1 | 1 |
| Will Rhymes 2B | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 |
| Magglio Ordonez RF | 72 | 0.266 | 0.333 | 0.516 | 3 | 17 |
| Miguel Cabrera 1B | 15 | 0.538 | 0.600 | 1.077 | 2 | 9 |
| Victor Martinez DH | 24 | 0.227 | 0.292 | 0.545 | 2 | 3 |
| Ryan Raburn LF | 18 | 0.176 | 0.222 | 0.294 | 0 | 3 |
| Jhonny Peralta SS | 15 | 0.083 | 0.267 | 0.167 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Inge 3B | 61 | 0.151 | 0.262 | 0.208 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Avila C | 1 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 213 | 0.269 | 0.328 | 0.500 | 9 | 35 |
| Yankees vs. Tigers | |||
| Season: 2011 | Season: 2010 | Season: 2009 | All-Time |
| TIED: 0-0 | TIED: 4-4 | NYY: 5-1 | NYY: 1039-923 |
Random Notes:
- Magglio Ordonez’ 17 RBIs are tied for the most by any player versus C.C. Sabathia. Torii Hunter also has the same amount.
- The Yankees are 2-3 in home openers against the Detroit Tigers.
- Derek Jeter is making his 15th Opening Day start, tying Bill Dickey for second most in franchise history. Mickey Mantle is the leader with 18.
- Jeter is also one hit behind Al Simmons for 35th place on the all-time list.
- With a home run, Jorge Posada can join Babe Ruth with five on Opening Day, the most in franchise history.
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