1940 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1940s 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
Al Benton	Pitchers	19	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.
Tommy Bridges	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	3.37	Average (57) — 20 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 197.67 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.
Dick Conger	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Floyd Giebell	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	1.00	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.
Johnny Gorsica	Pitchers	26,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	4.33	Average (51) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 160.00 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.
Fred Hutchinson	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	5.68	Below average (44) — 93 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 over 76.00 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.
Archie McKain	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.82	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.
Lynn Nelson	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	10.93	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.
Hal Newhouser	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.33	4.86	Average (47) — 75 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 133.33 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.
Bobo Newsom	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.00	2.83	Strong (62) — 5 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 264.00 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.
Cotton Pippen	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	6.75	Average (46) — 84 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 21.33 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.
Schoolboy Rowe	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.00	3.46	Average (56) — 24 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 169.00 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.
Tom Seats	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.69	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.
Clay Smith	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.08	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.
Bud Thomas	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Dizzy Trout	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	4.47	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 100.67 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.
Bob Uhl	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	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.
Billy Sullivan	Catchers	8	batting	220	68	3	.309	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Birdie Tebbetts	Catchers	1	batting	379	112	4	.296	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Dick Bartell	Infielders	7	batting	528	123	7	.233	—	—	Below average (44) — 151 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 7 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.
Frank Croucher	Infielders	3	batting	57	6	0	.105	—	—	Below average (41) — 168 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Charlie Gehringer	Infielders	2	batting	515	161	10	.313	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Pinky Higgins	Infielders	6	batting	480	130	13	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 at-bats and 13 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 Kress	Infielders	26	batting	99	22	1	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Scat Metha	Infielders	33	batting	37	9	0	.243	—	—	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.
L. D. Meyer	Infielders	33	batting	58	15	0	.259	—	—	Average (49) — 102 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Rudy York	Infielders	4	batting	588	186	33	.316	—	—	Strong (62) — 5 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 33 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.
Earl Averill	Outfielders	27	batting	118	33	2	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Bruce Campbell	Outfielders	20	batting	297	84	8	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 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.
Pete Fox	Outfielders	9	batting	350	101	5	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Hank Greenberg	Outfielders	5	batting	573	195	41	.340	—	—	Strong (68) — 1 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 at-bats and 41 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.
Barney McCosky	Outfielders	21	batting	589	200	4	.340	—	—	Strong (61) — 8 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 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.
Pat Mullin	Outfielders	17	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.
Tuck Stainback	Outfielders	23	batting	40	9	0	.225	—	—	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 Secory	Outfielders	--	batting	1	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: 1940 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1940 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:38:49.596332+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.