1996 Detroit Tigers

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1998 Detroit Tigers	65–97	25	20
1997 Detroit Tigers	79–83	23	20
1996 Detroit Tigers · Current season	53–109	26	27
1995 Detroit Tigers	60–84	23	22
1994 Detroit Tigers	53–62	18	18

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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
Scott Aldred	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	9.35	Below average (42) — 255 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 9.35 over 43.33 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 Christopher	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.30	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.
John Cummings	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.12	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.
Joey Eischen	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.24	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.
John Farrell	Pitchers	52	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Greg Gohr	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.67	7.17	Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.17 over 91.67 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.
Greg Keagle	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	7.39	Below average (43) — 253 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.39 over 87.67 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.
Richie Lewis	Pitchers	43,51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.18	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.
José Lima	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.70	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.
Felipe Lira	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.67	5.22	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 194.67 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.
Brian Maxcy	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Jeff McCurry	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	24.30	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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	9.18	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.
Brian Moehler	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	4.35	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.
Mike Myers	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.01	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.
C. J. Nitkowski	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Omar Olivares	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	4.89	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 160.00 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.
Gregg Olson	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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.
A. J. Sager	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	5.01	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 79.00 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.
Bob Scanlan	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.64	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.
Clint Sodowsky	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	11.84	Below average (42) — 255 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 11.84 over 24.33 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.
Justin Thompson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	4.58	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 59.00 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.
Tom Urbani	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.37	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.
Todd Van Poppel	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	11.39	Below average (39) — 260 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 11.39 over 36.33 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 Veres	Pitchers	42,52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Mike Walker	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.46	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.
Brian Williams	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.00	6.77	Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.77 over 121.00 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 Ausmus	Catchers	7	batting	226	56	4	.248	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Raul Casanova	Catchers	33	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Flaherty	Catchers	12	batting	152	38	4	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Mark Parent	Catchers	8	batting	104	25	7	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Andújar Cedeño	Infielders	15	batting	179	35	7	.196	—	—	Below average (42) — 452 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Tony Clark	Infielders	17	batting	376	94	27	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Fausto Cruz	Infielders	41	batting	38	9	0	.237	—	—	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.
Damion Easley	Infielders	9	batting	67	23	2	.343	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	45	batting	391	97	26	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 at-bats and 26 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.
Travis Fryman	Infielders	24	batting	616	165	22	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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.
Chris Gomez	Infielders	35	batting	128	31	1	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Phil Hiatt	Infielders	8	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Tim Hyers	Infielders	7	batting	26	2	0	.077	—	—	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.
Mark Lewis	Infielders	14	batting	545	147	11	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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.
Phil Nevin	Infielders	12	batting	120	35	8	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Alan Trammell	Infielders	3	batting	193	45	1	.233	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Eddie Williams	Infielders	20	batting	215	43	6	.200	—	—	Below average (42) — 452 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Kimera Bartee	Outfielders	39,12	batting	217	55	1	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Danny Bautista	Outfielders	29	batting	64	16	2	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Chad Curtis	Outfielders	9	batting	400	105	10	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Bobby Higginson	Outfielders	4	batting	440	141	26	.320	—	—	Strong (63) — 16 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 26 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.
Melvin Nieves	Outfielders	30	batting	431	106	24	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
Shannon Penn	Outfielders	42	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Curtis Pride	Outfielders	36	batting	267	80	10	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	21	batting	158	35	1	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Duane Singleton	Outfielders	15	batting	56	9	0	.161	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.

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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:27:35.783940+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.