1996 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Scott Aldred	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	9.35	Below average (42) — 255 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 9.35 over 43.33 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.
Mike Christopher	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.30	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 Cummings	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.12	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.
Joey Eischen	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.24	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.
John Farrell	Pitchers	52	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Greg Gohr	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.67	7.17	Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.17 over 91.67 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.
Greg Keagle	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	7.39	Below average (43) — 253 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.39 over 87.67 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.
Richie Lewis	Pitchers	43,51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.18	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.
José Lima	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.70	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.
Felipe Lira	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.67	5.22	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 194.67 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.
Brian Maxcy	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Jeff McCurry	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	24.30	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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	9.18	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.
Brian Moehler	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	4.35	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 Myers	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.01	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.
C. J. Nitkowski	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Omar Olivares	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	4.89	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 160.00 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.
Gregg Olson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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.
A. J. Sager	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	5.01	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 79.00 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.
Bob Scanlan	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.64	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.
Clint Sodowsky	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	11.84	Below average (42) — 255 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 11.84 over 24.33 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.
Justin Thompson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	4.58	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 59.00 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.
Tom Urbani	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.37	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.
Todd Van Poppel	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	11.39	Below average (39) — 260 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 11.39 over 36.33 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.
Randy Veres	Pitchers	42,52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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 Walker	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.46	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.
Brian Williams	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	6.77	Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.77 over 121.00 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.
Brad Ausmus	Catchers	7	batting	226	56	4	.248	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Raul Casanova	Catchers	33	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Flaherty	Catchers	12	batting	152	38	4	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Mark Parent	Catchers	8	batting	104	25	7	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Andújar Cedeño	Infielders	15	batting	179	35	7	.196	—	—	Below average (42) — 452 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Tony Clark	Infielders	17	batting	376	94	27	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Fausto Cruz	Infielders	41	batting	38	9	0	.237	—	—	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.
Damion Easley	Infielders	9	batting	67	23	2	.343	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	45	batting	391	97	26	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 at-bats and 26 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.
Travis Fryman	Infielders	24	batting	616	165	22	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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.
Chris Gomez	Infielders	35	batting	128	31	1	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Phil Hiatt	Infielders	8	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.
Tim Hyers	Infielders	7	batting	26	2	0	.077	—	—	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.
Mark Lewis	Infielders	14	batting	545	147	11	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Phil Nevin	Infielders	12	batting	120	35	8	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	193	45	1	.233	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Eddie Williams	Infielders	20	batting	215	43	6	.200	—	—	Below average (42) — 452 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Kimera Bartee	Outfielders	39,12	batting	217	55	1	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Danny Bautista	Outfielders	29	batting	64	16	2	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Chad Curtis	Outfielders	9	batting	400	105	10	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Bobby Higginson	Outfielders	4	batting	440	141	26	.320	—	—	Strong (63) — 16 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 26 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.
Melvin Nieves	Outfielders	30	batting	431	106	24	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
Shannon Penn	Outfielders	42	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Curtis Pride	Outfielders	36	batting	267	80	10	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	21	batting	158	35	1	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Duane Singleton	Outfielders	15	batting	56	9	0	.161	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.

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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:27:35.783940+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.