1954 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
Al Aber	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	3.97	Average (50) — 55 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 124.67 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.
Ralph Branca	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	5.76	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.76 over 45.33 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.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.50	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	—	—	—	—	246.33	2.81	Average (59) — 9 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 246.33 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.
Ted Gray	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	5.38	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.38 over 72.00 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.
Steve Gromek	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.67	2.74	Strong (60) — 2 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 252.67 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.
Ray Herbert	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.87	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 Hoeft	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	4.58	Average (46) — 74 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 175.00 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.
Frank Lary	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.45	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.
Dick Marlowe	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.18	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.
Bob Miller	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.45	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.
Dick Weik	Pitchers	21,30	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	7.16	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.
George Zuverink	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.00	3.59	Average (53) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 203.00 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.
Matt Batts	Catchers	10	batting	21	6	0	.286	—	—	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 House	Catchers	2	batting	352	88	9	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Al Lakeman	Catchers	14,50	batting	6	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.
Walt Streuli	Catchers	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.
Red Wilson	Catchers	10	batting	170	48	2	.282	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Wayne Belardi	Infielders	4	batting	250	58	11	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 at-bats and 11 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.
Reno Bertoia	Infielders	16	batting	37	6	1	.162	—	—	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 Bolling	Infielders	15,40	batting	368	87	6	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 150 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Ray Boone	Infielders	8	batting	543	160	20	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 15 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 20 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 Bullard	Infielders	50	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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	3	batting	320	90	4	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	1	batting	218	64	2	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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 Kress	Infielders	4,38	batting	37	7	0	.189	—	—	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.
Harvey Kuenn	Infielders	26	batting	656	201	5	.306	—	—	Average (58) — 20 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 656 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.
Jim Delsing	Outfielders	24	batting	371	92	6	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	14	batting	60	11	0	.183	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Al Kaline	Outfielders	6	batting	504	139	4	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Chick King	Outfielders	21	batting	28	6	0	.214	—	—	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	21,30	batting	54	7	0	.130	—	—	Below average (42) — 184 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Bob Nieman	Outfielders	5	batting	251	66	8	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Steve Souchock	Outfielders	12	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.
Bill Tuttle	Outfielders	17	batting	530	141	7	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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.
Johnny Pesky	Outfielders	7	batting	17	3	1	.176	—	—	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: 1954 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1954 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:59:54.610366+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.