2018 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2020 Detroit Tigers	23–35	23	22
2019 Detroit Tigers	47–114	22	11
2018 Detroit Tigers · Current season	64–98	22	27
2017 Detroit Tigers	64–98	21	10
2016 Detroit Tigers	86–75	22	0

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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
Victor Alcántara	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	2.40	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 30.00 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.
Sandy Báez	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	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.
Johnny Barbato	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	12.15	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.
Chad Bell	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	8.59	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.
Matthew Boyd	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	4.39	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 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.
Ryan Carpenter	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	7.25	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.25 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.
Louis Coleman	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	3.51	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 51.33 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.
Buck Farmer	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.33	4.15	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 69.33 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 Fiers	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.00	3.48	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 119.00 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.
Michael Fulmer	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.33	4.69	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 132.33 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.
Shane Greene	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	5.12	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 63.33 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.
Matt Hall	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	14.63	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.
Blaine Hardy	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	3.56	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 86.00 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.
Joe Jiménez	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.67	4.31	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 62.67 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.
Artie Lewicki	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	4.89	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 38.67 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.
Francisco Liriano	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	4.58	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 133.67 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.
Zach McAllister	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	21.60	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.
Daniel Norris	Pitchers	44	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.
Zac Reininger	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	7.59	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.59 over 21.33 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.
Warwick Saupold	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	4.46	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 34.33 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.
Josh Smoker	Pitchers	29,58	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	0.00	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.
Daniel Stumpf	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	4.93	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 38.33 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.
Spencer Turnbull	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	6.06	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.
Jacob Turner	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	45.00	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.
Drew VerHagen	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	4.63	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 56.33 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.
Alex Wilson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	3.36	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 61.67 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.
Jordan Zimmermann	Pitchers	27	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.
Grayson Greiner	Catchers	17	batting	96	21	0	.219	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
James McCann	Catchers	34	batting	427	94	8	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Jim Adduci	Infielders	37	batting	176	47	3	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Miguel Cabrera	Infielders	24	batting	134	40	3	.299	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Jeimer Candelario	Infielders	46	batting	539	121	19	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 19 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.
Harold Castro	Infielders	70	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Niko Goodrum	Infielders	28	batting	444	109	16	.245	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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.
John Hicks	Infielders	55	batting	288	75	9	.260	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
José Iglesias	Infielders	1	batting	432	116	5	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Pete Kozma	Infielders	33	batting	69	15	1	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Dawel Lugo	Infielders	18	batting	94	20	1	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Dixon Machado	Infielders	49	batting	214	44	1	.206	—	—	Below average (43) — 462 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Víctor Martínez	Infielders	41	batting	467	117	9	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Ronny Rodríguez	Infielders	60	batting	191	42	5	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Infielders	12	batting	7	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.
Nicholas Castellanos	Outfielders	9	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.
Mike Gerber	Outfielders	13	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.
JaCoby Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	429	89	11	.207	—	—	Below average (43) — 462 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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.
Mikie Mahtook	Outfielders	8	batting	223	45	9	.202	—	—	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Leonys Martín	Outfielders	12	batting	303	76	9	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Víctor Reyes	Outfielders	22	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.
Christin Stewart	Outfielders	14	batting	60	16	2	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:21:51.330839+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.