1928 Detroit Tigers
Franchise seasons · 1920s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Detroit Tigers franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Detroit Tigers | 75–79 | 23 | 14 |
| 1929 Detroit Tigers | 70–84 | 19 | 16 |
| 1928 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 68–86 | 16 | 11 |
| 1927 Detroit Tigers | 82–71 | 16 | 14 |
| 1926 Detroit Tigers | 79–75 | 17 | 13 |
Same era: other teams in 1928
- 1928 Boston Red Sox · 57–96
- 1928 Brooklyn Robins · 77–76
- 1928 Chicago Cubs · 91–63
- 1928 Chicago White Sox · 72–82
- 1928 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1928 Cleveland Indians · —
More teams from 1928
- 1928 New York Yankees · 101–53
- 1928 Philadelphia Athletics · 98–55
- 1928 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1928 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1928 St. Louis Browns · 82–72
- 1928 St. Louis Cardinals · 95–59
- 1928 Washington Senators · 75–79
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Billings | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 110.67 | 5.12 | Below average (44) — 95 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.12 over 110.67 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. |
| Ownie Carroll | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 231.00 | 3.27 | Average (57) — 19 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.27 over 231.00 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. |
| Sam Gibson | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 119.67 | 5.42 | Below average (42) — 104 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 over 119.67 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. |
| Ken Holloway | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 120.33 | 4.34 | Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.34 over 120.33 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. |
| Phil Page | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.00 | 2.45 | Average (54) — 37 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.45 over 22.00 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. |
| George Smith | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.42 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Vic Sorrell | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 171.00 | 4.79 | Average (46) — 86 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.79 over 171.00 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. |
| Lil Stoner | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 126.33 | 4.35 | Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 126.33 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. |
| Charlie Sullivan | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.33 | 6.57 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Elam Vangilder | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 156.33 | 3.91 | Average (52) — 47 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.91 over 156.33 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. |
| Earl Whitehill | Pitchers | — | pitching | — | — | — | — | 196.33 | 4.31 | Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.31 over 196.33 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. |
| Pinky Hargrave | Catchers | — | batting | 320 | 88 | 10 | .275 | — | — | Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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. |
| Merv Shea | Catchers | — | batting | 85 | 20 | 0 | .235 | — | — | Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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. |
| Larry Woodall | Catchers | — | batting | 186 | 39 | 0 | .210 | — | — | Below average (41) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Chick Galloway | Infielders | — | batting | 148 | 39 | 1 | .264 | — | — | Average (48) — 126 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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. |
| Charlie Gehringer | Infielders | — | batting | 603 | 193 | 6 | .320 | — | — | Average (57) — 27 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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. |
| Marty McManus | Infielders | — | batting | 500 | 144 | 8 | .288 | — | — | Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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. |
| Johnny Neun | Infielders | — | batting | 108 | 23 | 0 | .213 | — | — | Below average (43) — 186 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Bill Sweeney | Infielders | — | batting | 309 | 78 | 0 | .252 | — | — | Average (45) — 170 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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. |
| Jackie Tavener | Infielders | — | batting | 473 | 123 | 5 | .260 | — | — | Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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. |
| Jack Warner | Infielders | — | batting | 206 | 44 | 0 | .214 | — | — | Below average (41) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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. |
| Paul Easterling | Outfielders | — | batting | 114 | 37 | 3 | .325 | — | — | Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting 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. |
| Bob Fothergill | Outfielders | — | batting | 347 | 110 | 3 | .317 | — | — | Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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. |
| Harry Heilmann | Outfielders | — | batting | 558 | 183 | 14 | .328 | — | — | Strong (61) — 13 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 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. |
| Harry Rice | Outfielders | — | batting | 510 | 154 | 6 | .302 | — | — | Average (54) — 55 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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. |
| John Stone | Outfielders | — | batting | 113 | 40 | 2 | .354 | — | — | Average (58) — 24 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Al Wingo | Outfielders | — | batting | 242 | 69 | 2 | .285 | — | — | Average (51) — 92 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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. |
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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: 1928 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1928 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:58:04.271692+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.