1974 Detroit Tigers

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Detroit Tigers franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1976 Detroit Tigers—2112
1975 Detroit Tigers—2315
1974 Detroit Tigers · Current season—2512
1973 Detroit Tigers—2316
1972 Detroit Tigers—2420

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Joe ColemanPitchers15pitching————285.674.32
Average (46) — 149 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 285.67 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.
Woodie FrymanPitchers38pitching————141.674.32
Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 141.67 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.
John HillerPitchers18pitching—————2.64
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.
Fred HoldsworthPitchers20pitching————35.674.29
Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 35.67 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.
Lerrin LaGrowPitchers30pitching————216.334.66
Below average (44) — 166 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.66 over 216.33 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.
Dave LemanczykPitchers19pitching—————4.00
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.
Mickey LolichPitchers29pitching————308.004.15
Average (48) — 129 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 308.00 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.
Jim RayPitchers36pitching—————4.47
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.
Vern RuhlePitchers31pitching————33.002.73
Average (54) — 54 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.73 over 33.00 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.
Chuck SeelbachPitchers37pitching—————4.70
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.
Bill SlaybackPitchers14pitching————54.674.77
Average (46) — 149 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.77 over 54.67 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.
Luke WalkerPitchers17pitching————92.004.99
Below average (44) — 166 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.99 over 92.00 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.
Gene LamontCatchers10batting92203.217——
Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Jerry MosesCatchers12batting198474.237——
Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
John WockenfussCatchers45batting2940.138——
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 BrinkmanInfielders8batting50211114.221——
Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 at-bats and 14 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.
Ike BrownInfielders9batting200.000——
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.
Norm CashInfielders25batting149347.228——
Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Ron CashInfielders40batting62140.226——
Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 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.
Bill FreehanInfielders11batting44513218.297——
Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 18 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 KnoxInfielders2batting88270.307——
Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Aurelio RodríguezInfielders4batting5711275.222——
Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Reggie SandersInfielders43batting99273.273——
Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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 SutherlandInfielders3batting6191575.254——
Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 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.
Tom VeryzerInfielders7batting55132.236——
Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Willie HortonOutfielders23batting2387115.298——
Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 at-bats and 15 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.
Marvin LaneOutfielders21batting103242.233——
Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Ron LeFloreOutfielders42batting254662.260——
Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Dan MeyerOutfielders25batting50103.200——
Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Jim NettlesOutfielders28batting141326.227——
Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Jim NorthrupOutfielders5batting3768911.237——
Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Ben OglivieOutfielders22batting252684.270——
Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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.
Leon RobertsOutfielders44batting63170.270——
Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Dick SharonOutfielders27batting129282.217——
Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Mickey StanleyOutfielders24batting394878.221——
Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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.
Gates BrownOutfielders26batting99244.242——
Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Al KalineOutfielders6batting55814613.262——
Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 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.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:38:24.223150+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.