1928 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
Josh Billings	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.67	5.12	Below average (44) — 95 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 110.67 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.
Ownie Carroll	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.00	3.27	Average (57) — 19 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 231.00 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.
Sam Gibson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.67	5.42	Below average (42) — 104 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 5.42 over 119.67 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.
Ken Holloway	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	4.34	Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 120.33 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.
Phil Page	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	2.45	Average (54) — 37 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 22.00 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.
George Smith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.42	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.
Vic Sorrell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.00	4.79	Average (46) — 86 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 171.00 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.
Lil Stoner	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.33	4.35	Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 126.33 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.
Charlie Sullivan	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	6.57	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.
Elam Vangilder	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.33	3.91	Average (52) — 47 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 156.33 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.
Earl Whitehill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	4.31	Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 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.
Pinky Hargrave	Catchers	—	batting	320	88	10	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 at-bats and 10 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.
Merv Shea	Catchers	—	batting	85	20	0	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Larry Woodall	Catchers	—	batting	186	39	0	.210	—	—	Below average (41) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Chick Galloway	Infielders	—	batting	148	39	1	.264	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Charlie Gehringer	Infielders	—	batting	603	193	6	.320	—	—	Average (57) — 27 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 6 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 McManus	Infielders	—	batting	500	144	8	.288	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 at-bats and 8 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 Neun	Infielders	—	batting	108	23	0	.213	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Bill Sweeney	Infielders	—	batting	309	78	0	.252	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Jackie Tavener	Infielders	—	batting	473	123	5	.260	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Jack Warner	Infielders	—	batting	206	44	0	.214	—	—	Below average (41) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Paul Easterling	Outfielders	—	batting	114	37	3	.325	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Bob Fothergill	Outfielders	—	batting	347	110	3	.317	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Harry Heilmann	Outfielders	—	batting	558	183	14	.328	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 14 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 Rice	Outfielders	—	batting	510	154	6	.302	—	—	Average (54) — 55 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 at-bats and 6 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.
John Stone	Outfielders	—	batting	113	40	2	.354	—	—	Average (58) — 24 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Al Wingo	Outfielders	—	batting	242	69	2	.285	—	—	Average (51) — 92 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.

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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: 1928 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1928 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:58:04.271692+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.