1985 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
Doug Bair	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.24	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	—	—	—	—	95.00	5.59	Below average (43) — 209 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 95.00 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.
Chuck Cary	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.42	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.
Willie Hernández	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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	—	—	—	—	—	4.80	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 Mahler	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	1.74	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 1.74 over 20.67 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.
Jack Morris	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.00	3.33	Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 257.00 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.
Randy O'Neal	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	3.24	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 94.33 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.
Dan Petry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.67	3.36	Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 238.67 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.
Bill Scherrer	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.36	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.
Bob Stoddard	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Frank Tanana	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.33	3.34	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 137.33 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.
Walt Terrell	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.00	3.85	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.85 over 229.00 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.
Milt Wilcox	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	4.85	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 39.00 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.
Marty Castillo	Catchers	8	batting	84	10	2	.119	—	—	Below average (39) — 431 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Scotti Madison	Catchers	19	batting	11	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.
Bob Melvin	Catchers	18	batting	82	18	0	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Lance Parrish	Catchers	13	batting	549	150	28	.273	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 28 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.
Doug Baker	Infielders	9	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	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.
Dave Bergman	Infielders	14	batting	140	25	3	.179	—	—	Below average (42) — 411 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	16	batting	485	115	7	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 at-bats and 7 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.
Darrell Evans	Infielders	41	batting	505	125	40	.248	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 40 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.
Doug Flynn	Infielders	20	batting	51	13	0	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Bárbaro Garbey	Infielders	27	batting	237	61	6	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Rusty Kuntz	Infielders	15	batting	5	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.
Mike Laga	Infielders	4	batting	36	6	2	.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.
Chris Pittaro	Infielders	12	batting	62	15	0	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	605	156	13	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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.
Lou Whitaker	Infielders	1	batting	609	170	21	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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.
Kirk Gibson	Outfielders	23	batting	581	167	29	.287	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 at-bats and 29 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	442	108	12	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	34	batting	517	137	18	.265	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Alejandro Sánchez	Outfielders	32	batting	133	33	6	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Nelson Simmons	Outfielders	37	batting	251	60	10	.239	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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 Weaver	Outfielders	20	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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	30	batting	155	38	5	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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.

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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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:12:11.570459+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.