1952 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
1954 Detroit Tigers	68–86	23	13
1953 Detroit Tigers	60–94	23	20
1952 Detroit Tigers · Current season	50–104	29	17
1951 Detroit Tigers	73–81	19	16
1950 Detroit Tigers	95–59	17	13

Same era: other teams in 1952

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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
Bud Black	Pitchers	37,19	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	10.13	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.
Ned Garver	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	2.00	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.
Ted Gray	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	4.14	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 224.00 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.
Billy Hoeft	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.32	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 125.00 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.
Art Houtteman	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.00	4.36	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 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.
Fred Hutchinson	Pitchers	29	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.
Ken Johnson	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	6.35	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.
Dick Littlefield	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.34	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.
Dave Madison	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.80	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 Marlowe	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	7.36	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.
Wayne McLeland	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.13	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.
Hal Newhouser	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.00	3.74	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 154.00 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.
Marlin Stuart	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	4.93	Average (45) — 93 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 91.33 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	—	—	—	—	27.00	5.33	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 27.00 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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	3.97	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 197.00 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.
Hal White	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.69	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.
Bill Wight	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	3.88	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 143.67 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.
Matt Batts	Catchers	15	batting	173	41	3	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Joe Ginsberg	Catchers	1	batting	307	68	6	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Bob Swift	Catchers	9	batting	58	8	0	.138	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Neil Berry	Infielders	8	batting	189	43	0	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	11	batting	459	128	23	.279	—	—	Average (58) — 23 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 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.
Al Federoff	Infielders	28	batting	231	56	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	2	batting	441	104	2	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
George Kell	Infielders	7	batting	152	45	1	.296	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Don Kolloway	Infielders	17	batting	173	42	2	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Harvey Kuenn	Infielders	26	batting	80	26	0	.325	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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 Lipon	Infielders	2	batting	136	30	0	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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 Pesky	Infielders	7	batting	177	45	1	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Jerry Priddy	Infielders	4	batting	279	79	4	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Ben Taylor	Infielders	30	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	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.
Jim Delsing	Outfielders	24	batting	113	31	3	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Johnny Groth	Outfielders	3	batting	524	149	4	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Johnny Hopp	Outfielders	32	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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.
Don Lenhardt	Outfielders	14	batting	144	27	3	.188	—	—	Below average (43) — 202 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
George Lerchen	Outfielders	32	batting	32	5	1	.156	—	—	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.
Don Lund	Outfielders	30	batting	23	7	0	.304	—	—	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.
Cliff Mapes	Outfielders	5	batting	193	26	9	.197	—	—	Below average (38) — 218 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Pat Mullin	Outfielders	6	batting	255	64	7	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Steve Souchock	Outfielders	12	batting	265	66	13	.249	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Russ Sullivan	Outfielders	18	batting	52	17	3	.327	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Bill Tuttle	Outfielders	19	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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.
Vic Wertz	Outfielders	20	batting	285	70	17	.246	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 285 at-bats and 17 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	14	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Alex Garbowski	Outfielders	19	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Carl Linhart	Outfielders	15	batting	2	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: 1952 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:05:36.694689+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.