1980 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Jack Billingham	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.36	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.
Mark Fidrych	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	5.68	Average (45) — 196 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.68 over 44.33 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 Hiller	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.40	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.
Aurelio López	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.77	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	—	—	—	—	250.00	4.18	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 250.00 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.
Dan Petry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.67	3.94	Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 164.67 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 Robbins	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	6.62	Below average (42) — 214 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.62 over 51.67 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 Rozema	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	3.92	Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 144.67 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.
Dan Schatzeder	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	4.02	Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 192.67 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 Tobik	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.98	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.
Jerry Ujdur	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	7.59	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 7.59 over 21.33 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.
Pat Underwood	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.59	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.
Roger Weaver	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	4.10	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 63.67 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.
Milt Wilcox	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.67	4.48	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 198.67 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.
Duffy Dyer	Catchers	15	batting	108	20	4	.185	—	—	Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Lance Parrish	Catchers	13	batting	553	158	24	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	16	batting	509	140	10	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Tim Corcoran	Infielders	25	batting	153	44	3	.288	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	2	batting	341	99	12	.290	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.
Stan Papi	Infielders	9	batting	114	27	3	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Jason Thompson	Infielders	30	batting	126	27	4	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	560	168	9	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Mark Wagner	Infielders	5	batting	72	17	0	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 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.
Lou Whitaker	Infielders	1	batting	477	111	1	.233	—	—	Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
John Wockenfuss	Infielders	14	batting	372	102	16	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Al Cowens	Outfielders	10	batting	403	113	5	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Kirk Gibson	Outfielders	23	batting	175	46	9	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Dan Gonzales	Outfielders	34	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Lynn Jones	Outfielders	35	batting	55	14	0	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Steve Kemp	Outfielders	33	batting	508	149	21	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Jim Lentine	Outfielders	27	batting	161	42	1	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Rick Peters	Outfielders	32	batting	477	139	2	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Dave Stegman	Outfielders	22	batting	130	23	2	.177	—	—	Below average (41) — 425 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Champ Summers	Outfielders	24	batting	347	103	17	.297	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.

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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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:06:44.921003+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.