1966 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
Hank Aguirre	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.67	3.82	Average (50) — 79 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 103.67 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.
Terry Fox	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.30	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.
Fred Gladding	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.28	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 Graham	Pitchers	46	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.
John Hiller	Pitchers	39	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.
George Korince	Pitchers	49	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.
Mickey Lolich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.67	4.77	Below average (43) — 142 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 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.
Denny McLain	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.33	3.92	Average (49) — 95 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 264.33 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.
Bill Monbouquette	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.67	4.73	Average (45) — 128 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 102.67 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.
Julio Navarro	Pitchers	42	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.
Orlando Peña	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.08	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.
Johnny Podres	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	3.43	Average (52) — 64 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 107.67 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.
Larry Sherry	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	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.
Joe Sparma	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.67	5.30	Below average (42) — 148 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 5.30 over 91.67 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.
Dave Wickersham	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.67	3.20	Average (54) — 39 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 140.67 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.
Earl Wilson	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.33	2.59	Average (58) — 16 of 160 pitchers in the available 1966 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 163.33 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.
Arlo Brunsberg	Catchers	35	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.
Bill Freehan	Catchers	11	batting	492	115	12	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 198 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 492 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.
Orlando McFarlane	Catchers	34	batting	138	35	5	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 105 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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.
Norm Cash	Infielders	25	batting	603	168	32	.279	—	—	Strong (60) — 23 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 32 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 Lumpe	Infielders	9	batting	385	89	1	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 238 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
Dick McAuliffe	Infielders	3	batting	430	118	23	.274	—	—	Average (58) — 32 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Ray Oyler	Infielders	1	batting	210	36	1	.171	—	—	Below average (38) — 301 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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 Pepper	Infielders	32	batting	3	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.
Dick Tracewski	Infielders	44	batting	124	24	0	.194	—	—	Below average (43) — 284 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Don Wert	Infielders	8	batting	559	150	11	.268	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Jake Wood	Infielders	2	batting	230	58	2	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 152 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Gates Brown	Outfielders	26	batting	169	45	7	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Don Demeter	Outfielders	4	batting	99	21	5	.212	—	—	Average (48) — 198 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Willie Horton	Outfielders	23	batting	526	138	27	.262	—	—	Average (56) — 58 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 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.
Al Kaline	Outfielders	6	batting	479	138	29	.288	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 at-bats and 29 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 Northrup	Outfielders	30	batting	419	111	16	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 at-bats and 16 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.
Mickey Stanley	Outfielders	24	batting	235	68	3	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 58 of 302 batters in the available 1966 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.

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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: 1966 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1966 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:16:24.096880+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.