1947 Detroit Tigers
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Detroit Tigers | 87–67 | 19 | 12 |
| 1948 Detroit Tigers | 78–76 | 21 | 12 |
| 1947 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 85–69 | 19 | 10 |
| 1946 Detroit Tigers | 92–62 | 22 | 15 |
| 1945 Detroit Tigers | 88–65 | 21 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1947
- 1947 Boston Red Sox · 83–71
- 1947 Chicago Cubs · 69–85
- 1947 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1947 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1947 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1947 New York Yankees · 97–57
More teams from 1947
- 1947 Philadelphia Athletics · 78–76
- 1947 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1947 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1947 St. Louis Browns · 59–95
- 1947 St. Louis Cardinals · 89–65
- 1947 Washington Senators · 64–90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Benton | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 133.00 | 4.40 | Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.40 over 133.00 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. |
| Rufe Gentry | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 81.00 | 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. |
| Johnny Gorsica | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.75 | 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. |
| Art Houtteman | Pitchers | 15,21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 110.67 | 3.42 | Average (54) — 31 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.42 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. |
| Fred Hutchinson | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 219.67 | 3.03 | Average (57) — 10 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.03 over 219.67 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. |
| Hal Newhouser | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 285.00 | 2.87 | Average (59) — 5 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.87 over 285.00 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. |
| Stubby Overmire | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 140.67 | 3.77 | Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.77 over 140.67 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. |
| Dizzy Trout | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 186.33 | 3.48 | Average (54) — 31 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.48 over 186.33 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. |
| Virgil Trucks | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 180.67 | 4.53 | Average (47) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 180.67 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. |
| Hal White | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.67 | 3.61 | Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.61 over 84.67 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. |
| Hank Riebe | Catchers | 25 | batting | 7 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bob Swift | Catchers | 9 | batting | 279 | 70 | 1 | .251 | — | — | Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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. |
| Birdie Tebbetts | Catchers | 1 | batting | 53 | 5 | 0 | .094 | — | — | Below average (40) — 187 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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. |
| Hal Wagner | Catchers | 1 | batting | 191 | 55 | 5 | .288 | — | — | Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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. |
| Roy Cullenbine | Infielders | 2 | batting | 464 | 104 | 24 | .224 | — | — | Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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. |
| George Kell | Infielders | 15,21 | batting | 588 | 188 | 5 | .320 | — | — | Strong (60) — 9 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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. |
| Eddie Lake | Infielders | 7 | batting | 602 | 127 | 12 | .211 | — | — | Below average (43) — 178 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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. |
| Eddie Mayo | Infielders | 3 | batting | 535 | 149 | 6 | .279 | — | — | Average (53) — 62 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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 McHale | Infielders | 23 | batting | 95 | 20 | 3 | .211 | — | — | Average (47) — 142 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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. |
| Skeeter Webb | Infielders | 28 | batting | 79 | 16 | 0 | .203 | — | — | Average (45) — 162 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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. |
| Doc Cramer | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 157 | 42 | 2 | .268 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Hoot Evers | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 460 | 136 | 10 | .296 | — | — | Average (57) — 22 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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. |
| Johnny Groth | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ed Mierkowicz | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 42 | 8 | 1 | .190 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pat Mullin | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 398 | 102 | 15 | .256 | — | — | Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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. |
| Jimmy Outlaw | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 127 | 29 | 0 | .228 | — | — | Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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. |
| Dick Wakefield | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 368 | 104 | 8 | .283 | — | — | Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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. |
| Vic Wertz | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 333 | 96 | 6 | .288 | — | — | Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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. |
| Ben Steiner | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:19:36.651238+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.