1952 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
Bud Black	Pitchers	37,19	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	10.13	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.
Ned Garver	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	2.00	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.
Ted Gray	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	4.14	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 224.00 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.
Billy Hoeft	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.32	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 125.00 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.
Art Houtteman	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.00	4.36	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 221.00 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	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	6.35	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.
Dick Littlefield	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.34	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.
Dave Madison	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.80	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.
Dick Marlowe	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	7.36	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.
Wayne McLeland	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.13	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	—	—	—	—	154.00	3.74	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 154.00 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.
Marlin Stuart	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	4.93	Average (45) — 93 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 91.33 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.
Dizzy Trout	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	5.33	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 27.00 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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	3.97	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 197.00 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.
Hal White	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.69	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.
Bill Wight	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	3.88	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 143.67 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.
Matt Batts	Catchers	15	batting	173	41	3	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Joe Ginsberg	Catchers	1	batting	307	68	6	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Bob Swift	Catchers	9	batting	58	8	0	.138	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 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.
Neil Berry	Infielders	8	batting	189	43	0	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	11	batting	459	128	23	.279	—	—	Average (58) — 23 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 at-bats and 23 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 Federoff	Infielders	28	batting	231	56	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	2	batting	441	104	2	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
George Kell	Infielders	7	batting	152	45	1	.296	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Don Kolloway	Infielders	17	batting	173	42	2	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Harvey Kuenn	Infielders	26	batting	80	26	0	.325	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 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.
Johnny Lipon	Infielders	2	batting	136	30	0	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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 Pesky	Infielders	7	batting	177	45	1	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Jerry Priddy	Infielders	4	batting	279	79	4	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Ben Taylor	Infielders	30	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	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.
Jim Delsing	Outfielders	24	batting	113	31	3	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Johnny Groth	Outfielders	3	batting	524	149	4	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Johnny Hopp	Outfielders	32	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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 Lenhardt	Outfielders	14	batting	144	27	3	.188	—	—	Below average (43) — 202 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
George Lerchen	Outfielders	32	batting	32	5	1	.156	—	—	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 Lund	Outfielders	30	batting	23	7	0	.304	—	—	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.
Cliff Mapes	Outfielders	5	batting	193	26	9	.197	—	—	Below average (38) — 218 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 at-bats and 9 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	6	batting	255	64	7	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Steve Souchock	Outfielders	12	batting	265	66	13	.249	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Russ Sullivan	Outfielders	18	batting	52	17	3	.327	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Bill Tuttle	Outfielders	19	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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.
Vic Wertz	Outfielders	20	batting	285	70	17	.246	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 285 at-bats and 17 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	14	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Alex Garbowski	Outfielders	19	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.
Carl Linhart	Outfielders	15	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: 1952 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:05:36.694689+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.