1986 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
Bill Campbell	Pitchers	39	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.
Chuck Cary	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.41	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.55	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.
Bryan Kelly	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	4.50	Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 20.00 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.
Eric King	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.33	3.51	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 138.33 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 LaPoint	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.67	5.72	Below average (43) — 223 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 67.67 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 Lazorko	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.05	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	—	—	—	—	267.00	3.27	Average (57) — 27 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 267.00 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	—	—	—	—	122.67	4.33	Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 122.67 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 Pacella	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.09	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.
Dan Petry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.00	4.66	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 116.00 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 Scherrer	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.29	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 Slaton	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.05	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	—	—	—	—	188.33	4.16	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 188.33 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	—	—	—	—	217.33	4.56	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 217.33 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.
Mark Thurmond	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.92	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 Heath	Catchers	8	batting	98	26	4	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Dwight Lowry	Catchers	12	batting	150	46	3	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Matt Nokes	Catchers	33	batting	24	8	1	.333	—	—	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	327	84	22	.257	—	—	Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Doug Baker	Infielders	9	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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	130	30	1	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	16	batting	281	76	3	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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.
Darnell Coles	Infielders	19	batting	521	142	20	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 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.
Dave Engle	Infielders	10	batting	86	22	0	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Darrell Evans	Infielders	41	batting	507	122	29	.241	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 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.
Mike Laga	Infielders	4	batting	45	9	3	.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.
Scotti Madison	Infielders	18	batting	7	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.
Harry Spilman	Infielders	27	batting	49	12	3	.245	—	—	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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	574	159	21	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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.
Lou Whitaker	Infielders	1	batting	584	157	20	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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.
Dave Collins	Outfielders	29	batting	419	113	1	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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.
Bruce Fields	Outfielders	37	batting	43	12	0	.279	—	—	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.
Kirk Gibson	Outfielders	23	batting	441	118	28	.268	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	30	batting	210	70	13	.333	—	—	Strong (65) — 6 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Brian Harper	Outfielders	32	batting	36	5	0	.139	—	—	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.
Larry Herndon	Outfielders	31	batting	283	70	8	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	34	batting	403	101	12	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Pat Sheridan	Outfielders	15	batting	236	56	6	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Tim Tolman	Outfielders	38	batting	34	6	0	.176	—	—	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.

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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: 1986 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:02:31.344038+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.