1921 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1920s 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
Doc Ayers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	9.00	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.
Dan Boone	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.
Bert Cole	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.67	4.27	Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 109.67 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.
Hooks Dauss	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.00	4.33	Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 233.00 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	—	—	—	—	196.33	4.54	Average (48) — 85 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 196.33 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.
Carl Holling	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.00	4.30	Average (50) — 65 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 136.00 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.
Dutch Leonard	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	245.00	3.75	Average (54) — 36 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 245.00 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.
Jim Middleton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.67	5.03	Average (46) — 100 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 121.67 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.
Red Oldham	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.33	4.24	Average (51) — 55 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 229.33 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.
Slicker Parks	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.68	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.
Pol Perritt	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	4.85	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.
Lefty Stewart	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	12.00	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.
Suds Sutherland	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	4.97	Average (47) — 90 of 122 pitchers in the available 1921 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 58.00 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.
Jim Walsh	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Eddie Ainsmith	Catchers	—	batting	98	27	0	.276	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 206 batters in the available 1921 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.
Johnny Bassler	Catchers	—	batting	388	119	0	.307	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Clyde Manion	Catchers	—	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Larry Woodall	Catchers	—	batting	80	29	0	.363	—	—	Average (55) — 40 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Sam Barnes	Infielders	—	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.
Lu Blue	Infielders	—	batting	585	180	5	.308	—	—	Average (53) — 60 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Donie Bush	Infielders	—	batting	402	113	0	.281	—	—	Average (47) — 147 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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.
Ira Flagstead	Infielders	—	batting	259	79	0	.305	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Clarence Huber	Infielders	—	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.
Bob Jones	Infielders	—	batting	554	168	1	.303	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Herm Merritt	Infielders	—	batting	46	17	0	.370	—	—	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.
Joe Sargent	Infielders	—	batting	178	45	2	.253	—	—	Average (46) — 159 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
Jackie Tavener	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Ralph Young	Infielders	—	batting	401	120	0	.299	—	—	Average (50) — 103 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Ty Cobb	Outfielders	—	batting	507	197	12	.389	—	—	Strong (69) — 4 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 at-bats and 12 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.
George Cunningham	Outfielders	—	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.
Harry Heilmann	Outfielders	—	batting	602	237	19	.394	—	—	Strong (72) — 3 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 at-bats and 19 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.
Chick Shorten	Outfielders	—	batting	217	59	0	.272	—	—	Average (47) — 147 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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	612	207	16	.338	—	—	Strong (61) — 11 of 206 batters in the available 1921 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 at-bats and 16 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.
Sammy Hale	Outfielders	—	batting	2	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.

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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: 1921 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1921 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:17:38.804749+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.