1970 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Les Cain	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.67	3.84	Average (52) — 78 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 180.67 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.
John Hiller	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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.
Mike Kilkenny	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	5.16	Below average (43) — 172 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 5.16 over 129.00 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.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.30	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 Lasher	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.00	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	—	—	—	—	272.67	3.80	Average (53) — 62 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 272.67 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	—	—	—	—	91.33	4.63	Average (47) — 139 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 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.
Norm McRae	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.87	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.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	213.00	4.06	Average (51) — 90 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 213.00 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.
Daryl Patterson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.85	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 Reed	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	4.86	Average (47) — 139 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 46.33 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.
Jerry Robertson	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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.
Dennis Saunders	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.21	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 Scherman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.23	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.
Tom Timmermann	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Earl Wilson	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	4.41	Average (48) — 127 of 191 pitchers in the available 1970 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 96.00 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.
Bill Freehan	Catchers	11	batting	395	95	16	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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.
Tim Hosley	Catchers	34	batting	12	2	1	.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.
Gene Lamont	Catchers	33	batting	44	13	1	.295	—	—	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 Price	Catchers	12	batting	132	24	5	.182	—	—	Below average (44) — 337 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Ike Brown	Infielders	9	batting	94	27	4	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Norm Cash	Infielders	25	batting	370	96	15	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 at-bats and 15 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.
Kevin Collins	Infielders	4	batting	24	5	1	.208	—	—	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.
César Gutiérrez	Infielders	7	batting	415	101	0	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Dalton Jones	Infielders	2	batting	191	42	6	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Elliott Maddox	Infielders	41	batting	258	64	3	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 212 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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 McAuliffe	Infielders	3	batting	530	124	12	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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.
Ken Szotkiewicz	Infielders	42	batting	84	9	3	.107	—	—	Below average (40) — 373 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Don Wert	Infielders	8	batting	363	79	6	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 314 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Gates Brown	Outfielders	26	batting	124	28	3	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Willie Horton	Outfielders	23	batting	371	113	17	.305	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Al Kaline	Outfielders	6	batting	467	130	16	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 76 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Russ Nagelson	Outfielders	31	batting	32	6	0	.188	—	—	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 Northrup	Outfielders	5	batting	504	132	24	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 at-bats and 24 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	568	143	13	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 187 of 377 batters in the available 1970 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 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.

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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: 1970 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1970 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:58:13.940868+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.