1916 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1910s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
George Boehler	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	4.74	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bernie Boland	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.33	3.94	Below average (44) — 114 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 130.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Coveleski	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	324.33	1.97	Average (59) — 7 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 1.97 over 324.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Cunningham	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	2.75	Average (52) — 49 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 150.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hooks Dauss	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.67	3.21	Average (49) — 82 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 238.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jean Dubuc	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	2.96	Average (50) — 72 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 170.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Howard Ehmke	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	3.13	Average (50) — 72 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 37.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Eric Erickson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.81	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Earl Hamilton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	2.65	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.65 over 37.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill James	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.67	3.68	Average (46) — 105 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 151.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Deacon Jones	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.57	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Grover Lowdermilk	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill McTigue	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willie Mitchell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.67	3.31	Average (48) — 92 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 127.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Del Baker	Catchers	—	batting	98	15	0	.153	—	—	Below average (42) — 212 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Red McKee	Catchers	—	batting	76	16	0	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 155 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tubby Spencer	Catchers	—	batting	54	20	1	.370	—	—	Average (59) — 20 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Oscar Stanage	Catchers	—	batting	291	69	0	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Billy Sullivan	Catchers	—	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
George Burns	Infielders	—	batting	479	137	4	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Donie Bush	Infielders	—	batting	550	124	0	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ben Dyer	Infielders	—	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Babe Ellison	Infielders	—	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Fuller	Infielders	—	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
George Maisel	Infielders	—	batting	5	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ossie Vitt	Infielders	—	batting	597	135	0	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ralph Young	Infielders	—	batting	528	139	1	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ty Cobb	Outfielders	—	batting	543	201	5	.370	—	—	Strong (73) — 2 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sam Crawford	Outfielders	—	batting	322	92	0	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jack Dalton	Outfielders	—	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
George Harper	Outfielders	—	batting	56	9	0	.161	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Heilmann	Outfielders	—	batting	451	127	2	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Marty Kavanagh	Outfielders	—	batting	78	11	0	.141	—	—	Below average (42) — 212 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Veach	Outfielders	—	batting	566	173	3	.306	—	—	Strong (61) — 14 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1916 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1916 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:32:15.941996+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.