1977 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
Fernando Arroyo	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.33	4.17	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 209.33 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.
Ray Bare	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	12.56	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 Crawford	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.00	4.79	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 126.00 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.
Mark Fidrych	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.00	2.89	Average (57) — 27 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 81.00 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 Foucault	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.15	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.
Ed Glynn	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.27	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 27.33 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.
Steve Grilli	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.83	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	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.56	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.
Jack Morris	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	3.74	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 45.67 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 Roberts	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.33	5.15	Average (46) — 189 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 129.33 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.
Dave Rozema	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.33	3.09	Average (59) — 19 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 218.33 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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	5.70	Average (45) — 200 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.70 over 66.33 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.
Bob Sykes	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.67	4.41	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 132.67 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.
Bruce Taylor	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Milt Wilcox	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.33	3.64	Average (54) — 63 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 106.33 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.
Bruce Kimm	Catchers	11	batting	25	2	0	.080	—	—	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.
Milt May	Catchers	12	batting	397	99	12	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Lance Parrish	Catchers	13	batting	46	9	3	.196	—	—	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.
John Wockenfuss	Catchers	14	batting	164	45	9	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Bob Adams	Infielders	40	batting	24	6	2	.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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	15	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.
Tito Fuentes	Infielders	44	batting	615	190	5	.309	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 615 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.
Phil Mankowski	Infielders	2	batting	286	79	3	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Aurelio Rodríguez	Infielders	4	batting	306	67	10	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 345 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Chuck Scrivener	Infielders	9	batting	72	6	0	.083	—	—	Below average (36) — 417 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Jason Thompson	Infielders	30	batting	585	158	31	.270	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 at-bats and 31 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	42	batting	43	8	0	.186	—	—	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.
Tom Veryzer	Infielders	7	batting	350	69	2	.197	—	—	Below average (39) — 408 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Mark Wagner	Infielders	5	batting	48	7	1	.146	—	—	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.
Lou Whitaker	Infielders	43	batting	32	8	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.
Tim Corcoran	Outfielders	25	batting	103	29	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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	4	1	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.
Steve Kemp	Outfielders	33	batting	552	142	18	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 176 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 18 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.
Ron LeFlore	Outfielders	8	batting	652	212	16	.325	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 652 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.
Ben Oglivie	Outfielders	22	batting	450	118	21	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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 Stanley	Outfielders	24	batting	222	51	8	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	34	batting	4	1	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.
Rusty Staub	Outfielders	10	batting	623	173	22	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 at-bats and 22 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: 1977 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:22:59.390068+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.