1965 Detroit Tigers
Franchise seasons · 1960s 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Detroit Tigers | 91–71 | 21 | 17 |
| 1966 Detroit Tigers | 88–74 | 17 | 16 |
| 1965 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 89–73 | 19 | 18 |
| 1964 Detroit Tigers | 85–77 | 19 | 18 |
| 1963 Detroit Tigers | 79–83 | 23 | 18 |
Same era: other teams in 1965
- 1965 Baltimore Orioles · 94–68
- 1965 Boston Red Sox · 62–100
- 1965 Chicago Cubs · 72–90
- 1965 Chicago White Sox · 95–67
- 1965 Cincinnati Reds · 89–73
- 1965 Cleveland Indians · —
More teams from 1965
- 1965 Houston Astros · 65–97
- 1965 Kansas City Athletics · 59–103
- 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers · 97–65
- 1965 Milwaukee Braves · 86–76
- 1965 Minnesota Twins · 102–60
- 1965 New York Mets · 50–112
- 1965 New York Yankees · 77–86
- 1965 Philadelphia Phillies · 85–76
- 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1965 San Francisco Giants · 95–67
- 1965 St. Louis Cardinals · 80–81
- 1965 Washington Senators · 70–92
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Aguirre | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 208.33 | 3.59 | Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 208.33 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. |
| Terry Fox | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.78 | 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 Gladding | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.83 | 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. |
| Jack Hamilton | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 14.54 | 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. |
| John Hiller | Pitchers | 39 | 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. |
| Vern Holtgrave | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 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. |
| Mickey Lolich | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 243.67 | 3.44 | Average (53) — 44 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.44 over 243.67 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. |
| Leo Marentette | Pitchers | 46 | 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. |
| Denny McLain | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 220.33 | 2.61 | Strong (60) — 8 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.61 over 220.33 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. |
| Julio Navarro | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.20 | 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. |
| Ron Nischwitz | Pitchers | 27,32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.78 | 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. |
| Orlando Peña | Pitchers | 24,28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.51 | 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. |
| Ed Rakow | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.08 | 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. |
| Phil Regan | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 51.67 | 5.05 | Below average (44) — 127 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.05 over 51.67 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. |
| Johnnie Seale | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 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. |
| Larry Sherry | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.10 | 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 Sparma | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 167.00 | 3.18 | Average (54) — 33 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.18 over 167.00 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. |
| Dave Wickersham | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 195.33 | 3.78 | Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.78 over 195.33 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. |
| Bill Freehan | Catchers | 11 | batting | 431 | 101 | 10 | .234 | — | — | Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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. |
| Jackie Moore | Catchers | 35 | batting | 53 | 5 | 0 | .094 | — | — | Below average (41) — 262 of 269 batters in the available 1965 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. |
| John Sullivan | Catchers | 36 | batting | 86 | 23 | 2 | .267 | — | — | Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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. |
| Norm Cash | Infielders | 25 | batting | 467 | 124 | 30 | .266 | — | — | Average (58) — 36 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 at-bats and 30 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 Lumpe | Infielders | 9 | batting | 502 | 129 | 4 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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. |
| Dick McAuliffe | Infielders | 3 | batting | 404 | 105 | 15 | .260 | — | — | Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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. |
| Ray Oyler | Infielders | 1 | batting | 194 | 36 | 5 | .186 | — | — | Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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. |
| Bill Roman | Infielders | 37 | batting | 27 | 2 | 0 | .074 | — | — | 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 Smith | Infielders | 40 | batting | 53 | 5 | 1 | .094 | — | — | Below average (41) — 262 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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. |
| Don Wert | Infielders | 8 | batting | 609 | 159 | 12 | .261 | — | — | Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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. |
| Jake Wood | Infielders | 2 | batting | 104 | 30 | 2 | .288 | — | — | Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Gates Brown | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 227 | 58 | 10 | .256 | — | — | Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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. |
| Don Demeter | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 389 | 108 | 16 | .278 | — | — | Average (58) — 36 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 at-bats and 16 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. |
| Willie Horton | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 512 | 140 | 29 | .273 | — | — | Average (59) — 28 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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. |
| Al Kaline | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 399 | 112 | 18 | .281 | — | — | Average (59) — 28 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 at-bats and 18 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. |
| Jim Northrup | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 219 | 45 | 2 | .205 | — | — | Below average (44) — 244 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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. |
| Wayne Redmond | Outfielders | 32 | 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. |
| Mickey Stanley | Outfielders | 49 | batting | 117 | 28 | 3 | .239 | — | — | Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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. |
| George Thomas | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 169 | 36 | 3 | .213 | — | — | Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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. |
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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: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:20:39.491555+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.