1969 Detroit Tigers

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1971 Detroit Tigers	—	20	18
1970 Detroit Tigers	—	19	16
1969 Detroit Tigers · Current season	—	18	16
1968 Detroit Tigers	103–59	18	15
1967 Detroit Tigers	91–71	21	17

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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
Pat Dobson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	3.60	Average (51) — 74 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 105.00 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.
John Hiller	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.33	3.99	Average (49) — 106 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 99.33 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 Kilkenny	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.33	3.37	Average (53) — 54 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 128.33 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.
Fred Lasher	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	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.
Mickey Lolich	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	280.67	3.14	Average (56) — 32 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 280.67 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.
Denny McLain	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	325.00	2.80	Average (59) — 18 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 325.00 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.
Don McMahon	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.89	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.
Norm McRae	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Daryl Patterson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.82	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.
Dick Radatz	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Bob Reed	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	1.84	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.
Fred Scherman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Joe Sparma	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	4.76	Below average (44) — 152 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 92.67 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.
Gary Taylor	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.23	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.
Tom Timmermann	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.75	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.
Earl Wilson	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.67	3.31	Average (54) — 47 of 176 pitchers in the available 1969 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 214.67 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.
Bill Freehan	Catchers	11	batting	489	128	16	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 91 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Jim Price	Catchers	12	batting	192	45	9	.234	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 at-bats and 9 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.
Ike Brown	Infielders	9	batting	170	39	5	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Dave Campbell	Infielders	33	batting	39	4	0	.103	—	—	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.
Norm Cash	Infielders	25	batting	483	135	22	.280	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 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.
César Gutiérrez	Infielders	7	batting	49	12	0	.245	—	—	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.
Tom Matchick	Infielders	2	batting	298	72	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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 McAuliffe	Infielders	3	batting	262	71	11	.262	—	—	Average (55) — 75 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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.
Dick Tracewski	Infielders	44	batting	79	11	0	.139	—	—	Below average (41) — 354 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting 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.
Tom Tresh	Infielders	4	batting	331	74	13	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 at-bats and 13 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	423	95	14	.225	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Gates Brown	Outfielders	26	batting	93	19	1	.204	—	—	Average (46) — 284 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Willie Horton	Outfielders	23	batting	508	133	28	.262	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 28 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	456	124	21	.272	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 at-bats and 21 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	5	batting	543	160	25	.295	—	—	Strong (61) — 23 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 25 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.
Mickey Stanley	Outfielders	24	batting	592	139	16	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 364 batters in the available 1969 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 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.
Ron Woods	Outfielders	27	batting	15	4	1	.267	—	—	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.
Wayne Redmond	Outfielders	31	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	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.

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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: 1969 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1969 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:03:07.287690+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.