1951 Detroit Tigers
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Detroit Tigers | 60–94 | 23 | 20 |
| 1952 Detroit Tigers | 50–104 | 29 | 17 |
| 1951 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 73–81 | 19 | 16 |
| 1950 Detroit Tigers | 95–59 | 17 | 13 |
| 1949 Detroit Tigers | 87–67 | 19 | 12 |
Same era: other teams in 1951
- 1951 Boston Red Sox · 87–67
- 1951 Chicago Cubs · 62–92
- 1951 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1951 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1951 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1951 New York Yankees · 98–56
More teams from 1951
- 1951 Philadelphia Athletics · 70–84
- 1951 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1951 St. Louis Browns · 52–102
- 1951 St. Louis Cardinals · 81–73
- 1951 Washington Senators · 62–92
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Bearden | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 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. |
| Hank Borowy | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.95 | 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. |
| Bob Cain | Pitchers | 21,23,31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 149.33 | 4.70 | Average (47) — 81 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 149.33 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. |
| Paul Calvert | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| Ted Gray | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 197.33 | 4.06 | Average (52) — 47 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.06 over 197.33 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. |
| Ray Herbert | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.42 | 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. |
| Fred Hutchinson | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 188.33 | 3.68 | Average (54) — 24 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 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. |
| Earl Johnson | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.35 | 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. |
| Dick Marlowe | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.67 | 32.40 | 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. |
| Wayne McLeland | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.00 | 8.18 | 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. |
| Hal Newhouser | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 96.33 | 3.92 | Average (52) — 47 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 96.33 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. |
| Saul Rogovin | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.00 | 5.25 | Average (48) — 77 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.25 over 24.00 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. |
| Marlin Stuart | Pitchers | 24,42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 124.00 | 3.77 | Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.77 over 124.00 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. |
| Dizzy Trout | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 191.67 | 4.04 | Average (52) — 47 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.04 over 191.67 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. |
| Virgil Trucks | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 153.67 | 4.33 | Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.33 over 153.67 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 | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.74 | 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. |
| Joe Ginsberg | Catchers | 26 | batting | 304 | 79 | 8 | .260 | — | — | Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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. |
| Frank House | Catchers | 35 | batting | 41 | 9 | 1 | .220 | — | — | 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. |
| Aaron Robinson | Catchers | 1 | batting | 82 | 17 | 0 | .207 | — | — | Average (45) — 181 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting 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. |
| Bob Swift | Catchers | 9 | batting | 104 | 20 | 0 | .192 | — | — | Below average (43) — 185 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Neil Berry | Infielders | 8 | batting | 157 | 36 | 0 | .229 | — | — | Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Al Federoff | Infielders | 46 | batting | 4 | 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. |
| George Kell | Infielders | 7 | batting | 598 | 191 | 2 | .319 | — | — | Strong (61) — 7 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 598 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. |
| Don Kolloway | Infielders | 17 | batting | 212 | 54 | 1 | .255 | — | — | Average (49) — 121 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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. |
| Dick Kryhoski | Infielders | 30 | batting | 421 | 121 | 12 | .287 | — | — | Average (57) — 30 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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. |
| Johnny Lipon | Infielders | 2 | batting | 487 | 129 | 0 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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. |
| Jerry Priddy | Infielders | 4 | batting | 584 | 152 | 8 | .260 | — | — | Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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. |
| Hoot Evers | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 393 | 88 | 11 | .224 | — | — | Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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. |
| Johnny Groth | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 428 | 128 | 3 | .299 | — | — | Average (57) — 30 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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. |
| Charlie Keller | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 62 | 16 | 3 | .258 | — | — | Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Pat Mullin | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 295 | 83 | 12 | .281 | — | — | Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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. |
| Steve Souchock | Outfielders | 12 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Russ Sullivan | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 26 | 5 | 1 | .192 | — | — | 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. |
| Vic Wertz | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 501 | 143 | 27 | .285 | — | — | Strong (60) — 11 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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. |
| Doc Daugherty | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 1 | 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. |
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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: 1951 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:08:24.008160+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.