1948 Detroit Tigers
Franchise seasons · 1940s seasons
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Detroit Tigers | 95–59 | 17 | 13 |
| 1949 Detroit Tigers | 87–67 | 19 | 12 |
| 1948 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 78–76 | 21 | 12 |
| 1947 Detroit Tigers | 85–69 | 19 | 10 |
| 1946 Detroit Tigers | 92–62 | 22 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1948
- 1948 Boston Red Sox · 96–59
- 1948 Chicago Cubs · 64–90
- 1948 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1948 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1948 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1948 New York Yankees · 94–60
More teams from 1948
- 1948 Philadelphia Athletics · 84–70
- 1948 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1948 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1948 St. Louis Browns · 59–94
- 1948 St. Louis Cardinals · 85–69
- 1948 Washington Senators · 56–97
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Benton | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.68 | 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. |
| Rufe Gentry | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.70 | 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. |
| Ted Gray | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.33 | 4.22 | Average (51) — 53 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.22 over 85.33 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. |
| Art Houtteman | Pitchers | 21,15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 164.33 | 4.66 | Average (48) — 76 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.66 over 164.33 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 Hutchinson | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 221.00 | 4.32 | Average (50) — 58 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 221.00 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. |
| Lou Kretlow | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.33 | 4.63 | Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.63 over 23.33 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. |
| Hal Newhouser | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 272.33 | 3.01 | Strong (61) — 6 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.01 over 272.33 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. |
| Stubby Overmire | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.97 | 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. |
| Billy Pierce | Pitchers | 10 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.33 | 6.34 | Below average (42) — 98 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.34 over 55.33 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. |
| Dizzy Trout | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 183.67 | 3.43 | Average (57) — 12 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.43 over 183.67 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. |
| Virgil Trucks | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.67 | 3.78 | Average (55) — 23 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.78 over 211.67 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. |
| Hal White | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.12 | 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 Ginsberg | Catchers | 1 | batting | 36 | 13 | 0 | .361 | — | — | 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. |
| Hank Riebe | Catchers | 25 | batting | 62 | 12 | 0 | .194 | — | — | Average (45) — 156 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Bob Swift | Catchers | 9 | batting | 292 | 65 | 4 | .223 | — | — | Average (45) — 156 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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. |
| Hal Wagner | Catchers | 1 | batting | 109 | 22 | 0 | .202 | — | — | Below average (44) — 166 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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. |
| Johnny Bero | Infielders | 28 | batting | 9 | 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. |
| Neil Berry | Infielders | 36 | batting | 256 | 68 | 0 | .266 | — | — | Average (49) — 103 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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. |
| Paul Campbell | Infielders | 2 | batting | 83 | 22 | 1 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 88 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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. |
| George Kell | Infielders | 15,21 | batting | 368 | 112 | 2 | .304 | — | — | Average (56) — 30 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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. |
| Eddie Lake | Infielders | 7 | batting | 198 | 52 | 2 | .263 | — | — | Average (50) — 88 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Johnny Lipon | Infielders | 25,26 | batting | 458 | 133 | 5 | .290 | — | — | Average (54) — 44 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 458 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. |
| Eddie Mayo | Infielders | 3,9 | batting | 370 | 92 | 2 | .249 | — | — | Average (47) — 134 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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. |
| Jimmy Outlaw | Infielders | 27 | batting | 198 | 56 | 0 | .283 | — | — | Average (52) — 65 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| George Vico | Infielders | 5 | 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. |
| Doc Cramer | Outfielders | 8 | 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. |
| Hoot Evers | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 538 | 169 | 10 | .314 | — | — | Average (59) — 14 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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. |
| Johnny Groth | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 17 | 8 | 1 | .471 | — | — | 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. |
| Ed Mierkowicz | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 5 | 1 | 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. |
| Pat Mullin | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 496 | 143 | 23 | .288 | — | — | Average (58) — 21 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 23 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 Wakefield | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 322 | 89 | 11 | .276 | — | — | Average (54) — 44 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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. |
| Vic Wertz | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 391 | 97 | 7 | .248 | — | — | Average (49) — 103 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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. |
| John McHale | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 1 | 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. |
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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: 1948 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1948 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:16:47.322094+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.