In May 2010 , while struggling offensively , Laird changed his jersey number from 8 to 12 .
The Tigers named him starting catcher ahead of Dane Sardinha and Matt Treanor , and Laird rewarded them with the highest caught - stealing throwing average in the American League .
In May 2010 , while struggling offensively , Laird changed Laird 's jersey number from 8 to 12 .
The Tigers named him starting catcher ahead of Dane Sardinha and Matt Treanor , and Laird rewarded them with the highest caught - stealing throwing average in the American League .