1983 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
Glenn Abbott	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	1.93	Average (57) — 20 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 1.93 over 46.67 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.
Howard Bailey	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.88	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.
Doug Bair	Pitchers	24,40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.88	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.
Juan Berenguer	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.67	3.14	Average (56) — 30 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 157.67 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 Gumpert	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.64	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 James	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.25	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	—	—	—	—	—	2.81	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 Martin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.43	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	—	—	—	—	293.67	3.34	Average (56) — 30 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 293.67 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 Pashnick	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	5.26	Average (47) — 172 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.26 over 37.67 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 Petry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	266.33	3.92	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 266.33 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	—	—	—	—	105.00	3.43	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 105.00 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.
Dave Rucker	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	17.00	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.
Jerry Ujdur	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	7.15	Below average (42) — 209 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 7.15 over 34.00 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 Underwood	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.71	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	—	—	—	—	186.00	3.97	Average (51) — 106 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 186.00 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.
Sal Butera	Catchers	25	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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 Fahey	Catchers	17	batting	22	6	0	.273	—	—	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.
Lance Parrish	Catchers	13	batting	605	163	27	.269	—	—	Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	16	batting	332	71	6	.214	—	—	Below average (43) — 392 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Enos Cabell	Infielders	21	batting	392	122	5	.311	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 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.
Marty Castillo	Infielders	8	batting	119	23	2	.193	—	—	Below average (43) — 392 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Julio González	Infielders	10	batting	21	3	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.
Mike Ivie	Infielders	15	batting	42	9	0	.214	—	—	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.
Howard Johnson	Infielders	5,20	batting	66	14	3	.212	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Wayne Krenchicki	Infielders	15	batting	133	37	1	.278	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Mike Laga	Infielders	4	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Rick Leach	Infielders	7	batting	242	60	3	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	505	161	14	.319	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 14 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	643	206	12	.320	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 643 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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	30	batting	134	34	4	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Larry Herndon	Outfielders	31	batting	603	182	20	.302	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 20 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.
Lynn Jones	Outfielders	35	batting	64	17	0	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	34	batting	491	125	24	.255	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Glenn Wilson	Outfielders	12	batting	503	135	11	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Kirk Gibson	Outfielders	23	batting	401	91	15	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	37	batting	2	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.
Bill Nahorodny	Outfielders	18	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.
John Wockenfuss	Outfielders	14	batting	245	66	9	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.

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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: 1983 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:31:41.246940+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.