1980 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1982 Detroit Tigers83–792217
1981 Detroit Tigers—1914
1980 Detroit Tigers · Current season84–782014
1979 Detroit Tigers—2417
1978 Detroit Tigers—1717

Same era: other teams in 1980

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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
Jack BillinghamPitchers41pitching—————7.36
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.
Mark FidrychPitchers20pitching————44.335.68
Average (45) — 196 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.68 over 44.33 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.
John HillerPitchers18pitching—————4.40
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.
Aurelio LópezPitchers29pitching—————3.77
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.
Jack MorrisPitchers47pitching————250.004.18
Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 250.00 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.
Dan PetryPitchers46pitching————164.673.94
Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.94 over 164.67 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.
Bruce RobbinsPitchers48pitching————51.676.62
Below average (42) — 214 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.62 over 51.67 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.
Dave RozemaPitchers19pitching————144.673.92
Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 144.67 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.
Dan SchatzederPitchers36pitching————192.674.02
Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.02 over 192.67 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.
Dave TobikPitchers38pitching—————3.98
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.
Jerry UjdurPitchers28pitching————21.337.59
Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn 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.
Pat UnderwoodPitchers40pitching—————3.59
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.
Roger WeaverPitchers44pitching————63.674.10
Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.10 over 63.67 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.
Milt WilcoxPitchers39pitching————198.674.48
Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.48 over 198.67 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.
Duffy DyerCatchers15batting108204.185——
Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Lance ParrishCatchers13batting55315824.286——
Average (58) — 44 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
Tom BrookensInfielders16batting50914010.275——
Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Tim CorcoranInfielders25batting153443.288——
Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Richie HebnerInfielders2batting3419912.290——
Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 at-bats and 12 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.
Stan PapiInfielders9batting114273.237——
Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Jason ThompsonInfielders30batting126274.214——
Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Alan TrammellInfielders3batting5601689.300——
Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Mark WagnerInfielders5batting72170.236——
Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Lou WhitakerInfielders1batting4771111.233——
Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
John WockenfussInfielders14batting37210216.274——
Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Al CowensOutfielders10batting4031135.280——
Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Kirk GibsonOutfielders23batting175469.263——
Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Dan GonzalesOutfielders34batting710.143——
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.
Lynn JonesOutfielders35batting55140.255——
Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Steve KempOutfielders33batting50814921.293——
Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 21 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 LentineOutfielders27batting161421.261——
Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Rick PetersOutfielders32batting4771392.291——
Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Dave StegmanOutfielders22batting130232.177——
Below average (41) — 425 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Champ SummersOutfielders24batting34710317.297——
Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.

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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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:06:44.921003+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.