1989 Detroit Tigers
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Detroit Tigers | 84–78 | 22 | 19 |
| 1990 Detroit Tigers | 79–83 | 23 | 20 |
| 1989 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 59–103 | 24 | 22 |
| 1988 Detroit Tigers | 88–74 | 23 | 14 |
| 1987 Detroit Tigers | 98–64 | 23 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1989
- 1989 Atlanta Braves · 63–97
- 1989 Baltimore Orioles · 87–75
- 1989 Boston Red Sox · 83–79
- 1989 California Angels · —
- 1989 Chicago Cubs · 93–69
- 1989 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1989
- 1989 Cincinnati Reds · 75–87
- 1989 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1989 Houston Astros · 86–76
- 1989 Kansas City Royals · 92–70
- 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers · 77–83
- 1989 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 1989 Minnesota Twins · 80–82
- 1989 Montreal Expos · —
- 1989 New York Mets · 87–75
- 1989 New York Yankees · 74–87
- 1989 Oakland Athletics · 99–63
- 1989 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1989 Pittsburgh Pirates · 74–88
- 1989 San Diego Padres · 89–73
- 1989 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1989 Seattle Mariners · 73–89
- 1989 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1989 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1989 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Alexander | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 223.00 | 4.44 | Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.44 over 223.00 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 Beard | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 5.06 | 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. |
| Randy Bockus | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.06 | 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. |
| Brian Dubois | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 36.00 | 1.75 | Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.75 over 36.00 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. |
| Paul Gibson | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 132.00 | 4.64 | Average (47) — 165 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 132.00 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. |
| Brad Havens | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.56 | 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. |
| Mike Henneman | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.70 | 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. |
| Willie Hernández | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.74 | 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. |
| Shawn Holman | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.80 | 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. |
| Charles Hudson | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.67 | 6.35 | Below average (41) — 219 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.35 over 66.67 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. |
| Jack Morris | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 170.33 | 4.86 | Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.86 over 170.33 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. |
| Randy Nosek | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Edwin Núñez | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.17 | 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. |
| Dave Palmer | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.33 | 7.79 | 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. |
| Ramón Peña | Pitchers | 18 | 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. |
| Kevin Ritz | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.00 | 4.38 | Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.38 over 74.00 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. |
| Jeff Robinson | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 78.00 | 4.73 | Average (47) — 165 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.73 over 78.00 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. |
| Mike Schwabe | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.67 | 6.04 | Below average (44) — 198 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.04 over 44.67 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. |
| Steve Searcy | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.33 | 6.04 | Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.04 over 22.33 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. |
| Frank Tanana | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 223.67 | 3.58 | Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 223.67 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. |
| Mike Trujillo | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.67 | 5.96 | Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.96 over 25.67 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. |
| Frank Williams | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.64 | 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. |
| Jeff Datz | Catchers | 43 | batting | 10 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Heath | Catchers | 8 | batting | 396 | 104 | 10 | .263 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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. |
| Matt Nokes | Catchers | 33 | batting | 268 | 67 | 9 | .250 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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. |
| Matt Sinatro | Catchers | 52 | batting | 25 | 3 | 0 | .120 | — | — | 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. |
| Dave Bergman | Infielders | 14 | batting | 385 | 103 | 7 | .268 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Chris Brown | Infielders | 35 | batting | 57 | 11 | 0 | .193 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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. |
| Mike Brumley | Infielders | 12 | batting | 212 | 42 | 1 | .198 | — | — | Below average (42) — 427 of 447 batters in the available 1989 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. |
| Torey Lovullo | Infielders | 23 | batting | 87 | 10 | 1 | .115 | — | — | Below average (38) — 446 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Keith Moreland | Infielders | 10 | batting | 318 | 95 | 5 | .299 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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. |
| Al Pedrique | Infielders | 17 | batting | 69 | 14 | 0 | .203 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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. |
| Rick Schu | Infielders | 35 | batting | 266 | 57 | 7 | .214 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Doug Strange | Infielders | 20 | batting | 196 | 42 | 1 | .214 | — | — | Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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. |
| Alan Trammell | Infielders | 3 | batting | 449 | 109 | 5 | .243 | — | — | Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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. |
| Lou Whitaker | Infielders | 1 | batting | 509 | 128 | 28 | .251 | — | — | Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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. |
| Billy Bean | Outfielders | 4 | 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. |
| Tracy Jones | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 158 | 41 | 3 | .259 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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. |
| Chet Lemon | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 414 | 98 | 7 | .237 | — | — | Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 at-bats and 7 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. |
| Scott Lusader | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 103 | 26 | 1 | .252 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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. |
| Fred Lynn | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 353 | 85 | 11 | .241 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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. |
| Gary Pettis | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 444 | 114 | 1 | .257 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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. |
| Rob Richie | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 49 | 13 | 1 | .265 | — | — | 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 Sheridan | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 120 | 29 | 3 | .242 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Gary Ward | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 275 | 69 | 9 | .251 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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. |
| Kenny Williams | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 258 | 53 | 6 | .205 | — | — | Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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. |
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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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:33:31.811743+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.