1944 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
Boom-Boom Beck	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.89	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.
Zeb Eaton	Pitchers	17,25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.74	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.
Rufe Gentry	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.67	4.24	Below average (42) — 87 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 203.67 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 Gillespie	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.55	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	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	4.11	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 162.00 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.
Roy Henshaw	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	8.76	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.
Elon Hogsett	Pitchers	2	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.
Jake Mooty	Pitchers	5	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.45	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	—	—	—	—	312.33	2.22	Strong (64) — 3 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 2.22 over 312.33 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.
Joe Orrell	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	2.42	Average (53) — 35 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 2.42 over 22.33 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.
Stubby Overmire	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	199.67	3.07	Average (54) — 26 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 199.67 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.
Dizzy Trout	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	352.33	2.12	Strong (65) — 2 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 2.12 over 352.33 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.
Hack Miller	Catchers	22	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Paul Richards	Catchers	9	batting	300	71	3	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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 Swift	Catchers	1	batting	247	63	1	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Red Borom	Infielders	7,35	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Bubba Floyd	Infielders	25	batting	9	4	0	.444	—	—	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.
Don Heffner	Infielders	5	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
Pinky Higgins	Infielders	6	batting	543	161	7	.297	—	—	Average (58) — 25 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Joe Hoover	Infielders	7,24	batting	441	104	0	.236	—	—	Average (45) — 153 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Eddie Mayo	Infielders	3	batting	607	151	5	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 122 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 607 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.
Joe Orengo	Infielders	24	batting	154	31	0	.201	—	—	Below average (43) — 168 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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 Sullivan	Infielders	18	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.
Al Unser	Infielders	30	batting	25	3	1	.120	—	—	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.
Rudy York	Infielders	4	batting	583	161	18	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 33 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 at-bats and 18 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.
Doc Cramer	Outfielders	8	batting	578	169	2	.292	—	—	Average (56) — 39 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Chuck Hostetler	Outfielders	26	batting	265	79	0	.298	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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 Metro	Outfielders	21	batting	78	15	0	.192	—	—	Below average (44) — 158 of 182 batters in the available 1944 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.
Jimmy Outlaw	Outfielders	27	batting	535	146	3	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Don Ross	Outfielders	20	batting	167	35	2	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 153 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 167 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.
Dick Wakefield	Outfielders	2	batting	276	98	12	.355	—	—	Strong (69) — 1 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
John McHale	Outfielders	25	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: 1944 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1944 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:27:48.484973+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.