2021 Detroit Tigers

Franchise seasons · 2020s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Compare historical seasons

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
2023 Detroit Tigers	78–84	22	32
2022 Detroit Tigers	66–96	23	30
2021 Detroit Tigers · Current season	77–85	22	29
2020 Detroit Tigers	23–35	23	22
2019 Detroit Tigers	47–114	22	11

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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
Tyler Alexander	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.33	3.81	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 106.33 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.
Matthew Boyd	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	3.89	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 78.67 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.
Beau Burrows	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	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.
Drew Carlton	Pitchers	73	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	4.91	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.
José Cisnero	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	3.65	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 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.
Miguel Del Pozo	Pitchers	71	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Buck Farmer	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	6.37	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 35.33 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.
Jason Foley	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	2.61	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.
Michael Fulmer	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	2.97	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 69.67 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.
Kyle Funkhouser	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	3.42	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 68.33 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.
Bryan Garcia	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	7.55	Below average (43) — 529 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 7.55 over 39.33 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.
Rony García	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	2.45	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.
Derek Holland	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	5.07	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 49.67 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.
Drew Hutchison	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	2.11	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.11 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.
Joe Jiménez	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	5.96	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.96 over 45.33 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.
Ian Krol	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	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.
Alex Lange	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	4.04	Average (51) — 235 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 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.
Matt Manning	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	5.80	Average (45) — 494 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 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.
Casey Mize	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	3.71	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 150.33 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.
Daniel Norris	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	5.89	Average (47) — 427 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 36.67 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.
Wily Peralta	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	93.67	3.07	Average (55) — 46 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 93.67 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.
Erasmo Ramírez	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	5.74	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.74 over 26.67 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.
Tarik Skubal	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	4.34	Average (50) — 281 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 149.33 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.
Gregory Soto	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	3.39	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 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.
Julio Teherán	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	1.80	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.
Spencer Turnbull	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	2.88	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 50.00 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.
José Ureña	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	5.81	Below average (44) — 514 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.81 over 100.67 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.
Dustin Garneau	Catchers	64	batting	62	13	6	.210	—	—	Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Grayson Greiner	Catchers	17	batting	72	17	1	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Eric Haase	Catchers	13	batting	351	81	22	.231	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 at-bats and 22 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.
Wilson Ramos	Catchers	40	batting	120	24	6	.200	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Jake Rogers	Catchers	34	both	113	27	6	.239	1.00	18.00	Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Miguel Cabrera	Infielders	24,21	batting	472	121	15	.256	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Jeimer Candelario	Infielders	46	batting	557	151	16	.271	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Harold Castro	Infielders	30	both	315	89	3	.283	2.67	0.00	Average (55) — 97 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Willi Castro	Infielders	9	batting	413	91	9	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Niko Goodrum	Infielders	28	batting	290	62	9	.214	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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.
Renato Núñez	Infielders	55	batting	53	10	4	.189	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Isaac Paredes	Infielders	19	batting	72	15	1	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Jonathan Schoop	Infielders	7	batting	623	173	22	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 at-bats and 22 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.
Zack Short	Infielders	59	batting	156	22	6	.141	—	—	Below average (40) — 511 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Akil Baddoo	Outfielders	60	batting	413	107	13	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Daz Cameron	Outfielders	41	batting	103	20	4	.194	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Robbie Grossman	Outfielders	8	batting	557	133	23	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 229 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Derek Hill	Outfielders	54	batting	139	36	3	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 186 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
JaCoby Jones	Outfielders	21	batting	100	17	2	.170	—	—	Below average (43) — 477 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Nomar Mazara	Outfielders	15	batting	165	35	3	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
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.
Jacob Robson	Outfielders	74	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:47:09.836848+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.