1956 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.43	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 Black	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	3.60	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.
Jim Brady	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	28.42	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.
Jim Bunning	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	3.71	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 53.33 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.
Paul Foytack	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	256.00	3.59	Average (54) — 32 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 256.00 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.
Ned Garver	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.08	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.
Steve Gromek	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.00	4.28	Average (49) — 71 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 141.00 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	—	—	—	—	248.00	4.06	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 248.00 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.
Gene Host	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	7.71	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.
Frank Lary	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	294.00	3.15	Average (58) — 9 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 294.00 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.
Duke Maas	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	6.54	Below average (40) — 108 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.54 over 63.33 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 Marlowe	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	5.73	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.
Walt Masterson	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.17	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	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.83	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 120.00 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.
Pete Wojey	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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 Woodeshick	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	13.50	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.
Frank House	Catchers	2	batting	321	77	10	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Charley Lau	Catchers	12	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Jay Porter	Catchers	15	batting	21	2	0	.095	—	—	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	25	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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	228	66	7	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Wayne Belardi	Infielders	27	batting	154	43	6	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Reno Bertoia	Infielders	16	batting	66	12	1	.182	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Frank Bolling	Infielders	24	batting	366	103	7	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Ray Boone	Infielders	8	batting	481	148	25	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 at-bats and 25 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 Brideweser	Infielders	1	batting	156	34	0	.218	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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	1	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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.
Buddy Hicks	Infielders	12	batting	47	10	0	.213	—	—	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	7	batting	591	196	12	.332	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 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.
Jack Phillips	Infielders	30	batting	224	66	1	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Earl Torgeson	Infielders	9	batting	318	84	12	.264	—	—	Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.
Jim Delsing	Outfielders	24	batting	12	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 Kaline	Outfielders	6	batting	617	194	27	.314	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 at-bats and 27 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 Kennedy	Outfielders	3	batting	177	41	4	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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	3	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Charlie Maxwell	Outfielders	4	batting	500	163	28	.326	—	—	Strong (66) — 3 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 at-bats and 28 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 Small	Outfielders	20	batting	91	29	0	.319	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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 Tuttle	Outfielders	5,13	batting	546	138	9	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.

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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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:54:09.222865+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.