1968 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Les CainPitchers38pitching————24.003.00
Average (50) — 75 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 over 24.00 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.
Pat DobsonPitchers22pitching————125.002.66
Average (54) — 42 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.66 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.
Roy FacePitchers30pitching—————0.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John HillerPitchers18pitching————128.002.39
Average (56) — 24 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.39 over 128.00 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 LasherPitchers15pitching—————3.33
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mickey LolichPitchers29pitching————220.003.19
Average (49) — 83 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.19 over 220.00 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.
Denny McLainPitchers17pitching————336.001.96
Strong (63) — 4 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.96 over 336.00 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.
Don McMahonPitchers47pitching—————2.02
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Daryl PattersonPitchers43pitching—————2.12
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dennis RibantPitchers14pitching—————2.22
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim RookerPitchers34pitching—————3.86
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe SparmaPitchers21pitching————182.333.70
Below average (44) — 120 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 182.33 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.
Jon WardenPitchers39pitching—————3.62
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Earl WilsonPitchers16pitching————224.332.85
Average (52) — 57 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.85 over 224.33 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.
John WyattPitchers37pitching—————2.37
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill FreehanCatchers11batting54014225.263——
Average (59) — 28 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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 PriceCatchers12batting132233.174——
Below average (44) — 290 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Dave CampbellInfielders33batting811.125——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Norm CashInfielders25batting41110825.263——
Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Bob ChristianInfielders46batting310.333——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom MatchickInfielders2batting227463.203——
Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Eddie MathewsInfielders7batting52113.212——
Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting 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.
Dick McAuliffeInfielders3batting57014216.249——
Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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.
Ray OylerInfielders1batting215291.135——
Below average (36) — 326 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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 TracewskiInfielders44batting212334.156——
Below average (40) — 322 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Don WertInfielders8batting53610712.200——
Average (45) — 276 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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.
Gates BrownOutfielders26batting92346.370——
Strong (65) — 5 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Wayne ComerOutfielders27batting4861.125——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lenny GreenOutfielders30batting410.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willie HortonOutfielders23batting51214636.285——
Strong (66) — 3 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 at-bats and 36 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 KalineOutfielders6batting3279410.287——
Strong (60) — 21 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Jim NorthrupOutfielders5batting58015321.264——
Average (58) — 34 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 at-bats and 21 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 StanleyOutfielders24batting58315111.259——
Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 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.

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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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:07:56.038162+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.