Detroit Tigers Clubhouse
Sunday, 10/22/1928
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jeff Sheppard
Record: 86 Wins, 76 Losses, .531 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 40 Wins, 41 Losses
Away Record: 46 Wins, 35 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 30 Wins, 23 Losses
X-Innings Record: 14 Wins, 6 Losses
Record vs LHP: 20 Wins, 18 Losses
Record vs RHP: 66 Wins, 58 Losses
Payroll: $61,326,000 (8th)
Fan Interest: 100/100 (T-1st)
Batting AVG: .302 (2nd)
Homeruns: 70 (16th)
Walks: 381 (16th)
Stolen Bases: 98 (13th)
Runs Scored: 892 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 4.78 (10th)
Opponents AVG: .286 (8th)
HRs Allowed: 118 (9th)
Walks Allowed: 511 (T-9th)
Runs Allowed: 875 (10th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Mitch Murray83C 1/1/1900RightRight.37014971.925 
Val Picinich47C 9/8/1896RightRight.2280160.601 
INFIELDER           
Johnny Mostil42B6/1/1896RightRight.2731306.754 
Ike Boone661B2/17/1897LeftRight.3016680.816 
Earl Sheely501B2/12/1893RightRight.2750150.653 
Riggs Stephenson452B1/5/1898RightRight.3116839.796 
Mark Koenig11SS7/19/1904BothRight.35912950.897 
Babe Pinelli533B10/18/1895RightRight.3522872.860 
Wally Shaner163B5/24/1900RightRight.29302911.740 
OUTFIELDER           
Lefty O'doul47RF3/4/1897LeftLeft.30414920.779 
Branch Russell8LF10/9/1895LeftRight.2791310.694 
Sandy Thompson20CF1/1/1900LeftRight.3193720.776 
Harvey Hendrick26CF11/9/1897LeftRight.30376853.757 
S. r. Dewitt31LF1/1/1897RightRight.36602212.829 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Vic Keen32SP3/16/1899RightRight3.79161401.34 
Bert Cole43SP7/1/1896LeftLeft3.53151101.26 
Jesse Barnes23SP8/26/1892LeftRight5.22121101.42 
Ernie Nevers90SP6/11/1902RightRight3.196101.35 
RELIEVERS           
Chick Holmes9MR3/22/1896RightRight2.554201.27 
Bill Hughes83CL11/18/1896RightRight9.004072.11 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Joe CroninOUTfull season0 daysTorn Bicep Muscle
Snipe ConleyOUTfull season0 daysTorn Back Muscle
Jack OgdenOUTfull season0 daysBone Chips Shoulder
Mitch MurrayDay-to-Day (70%)5 days0 daysConcussion
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L H. HendrickRF
2) R R. Stephenson2B
3) R M. MurrayC
4) L L. O'doulLF
5) S M. KoenigSS
6) L I. Boone1B
7) R B. Pinelli3B
8) L S. ThompsonCF
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)SS
2)CF
3)RF
4)LF
5)3B
6)1B
7)DH
8)C
9)2B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R R. Stephenson2B
2) R W. ShanerRF
3) R M. MurrayC
4) L L. O'doulLF
5) S M. KoenigSS
6) R B. Pinelli3B
7) R J. MostilCF
8) R E. Sheely1B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1)CF
2)SS
3)RF
4)1B
5)LF
6)3B
7)C
8)DH
9)2B
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R E. Nevers
2) L B. Cole
3) R V. Keen
4)
5)
Mopup Reliever
1)
2)

Middle Reliever
1)
2)
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R C. Holmes
2) R J. Barnes

Closer
1) R B. Hughes
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Hugh Canavan



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
Please decrease the number of years in your
offer, otherwise I won't be interested at all!

Regards,
James Bell



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Bill Holland



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Rosy Ryan



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Brooklyn has offered me a better contract!
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Pat Murray



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Claude Jonnard



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
William Force



Date: Thursday, 2/2/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Philadelphia (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
James Bell



Date: Friday, 2/3/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Rosy Ryan



Date: Friday, 2/3/1928
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Detroit!

Regards,
Claude Jonnard



Date: Monday, 2/6/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Pittsburgh has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Hugh Canavan



Date: Monday, 2/6/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Chicago (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Bill Holland



Date: Monday, 2/6/1928
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Brooklyn has offered me a better contract!
They offer a BIG amount of money!

Regards,
Pat Murray



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Pittsburgh has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Hugh Canavan



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Pat Murray



Date: Tuesday, 2/14/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Chicago (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
William Force



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Jesse Barnes



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Chick Holmes



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Ed Rile



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Detroit!

Regards,
Ed Rile



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Tom Williams



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Detroit!

Regards,
Tom Williams



Date: Friday, 2/24/1928
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Ray Roberts



Date: Sunday, 2/26/1928
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Detroit!

Regards,
Chick Holmes



Date: Sunday, 2/26/1928
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Chick Holmes.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 2/27/1928
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Brooklyn has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Ray Roberts



Date: Wednesday, 3/1/1928
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Detroit!

Regards,
Jesse Barnes



Date: Friday, 4/7/1928
Subject: Wally Roettger learns new position
Wally Roettger has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 4/24/1928
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 4/27/1928
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Wondering
Boss,
What about my playing time? Am I not
good enough to play regularly for this
team? I'm not a happy camper right now. If that doesn't
change, trade me!

Regards,
Johnny Mostil



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Bill Cissell
Dear Sir,
Bill Cissell has an AVG of .318 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Jim Moore
Dear Sir,
Jim Moore is doing pretty good at AA !
He has an ERA of 2.14, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Ray Benge
Dear Sir,
Ray Benge has nothing more to prove at AA !
He has an ERA of 3.65 over there, so I think
a promotion wouldn't hurt.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Progress of Charlie Sullivan
Dear Sir,
Charlie Sullivan has an ERA of 1.84 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1928
Subject: Status of Willie Miles
Dear Sir,
Willie Miles shouldn't play at AA !
He has an AVG of .176 over there, that might
be a sign that he has been promoted to soon. You
should demote him before he gets burned.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 5/9/1928
Subject: Doug Taitt learns new position
Doug Taitt has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "10" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 5/22/1928
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Mitch Murray



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1928
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
John Sullivan



Date: Friday, 5/26/1928
Subject: Joe Mellana learns new position
Joe Mellana has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 6/2/1928
Subject: Johnny Hodapp
Johnny Hodapp is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 6/5/1928
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Harvey Hendrick



Date: Thursday, 6/15/1928
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Earl Sheely



Date: Friday, 6/16/1928
Subject: Bill Cissell learns new position
Bill Cissell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "8" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 6/18/1928
Subject: Doug Taitt learns new position
Doug Taitt has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "7" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 6/20/1928
Subject: Lyman Lamb
Lyman Lamb is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Wednesday, 6/21/1928
Subject: Earl Mcneely learns new position
Earl Mcneely has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 6/29/1928
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Snipe Conley



Date: Wednesday, 7/5/1928
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Bert Cole.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Monday, 7/10/1928
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 7/13/1928
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 7/20/1928
Subject: Willie Miles learns new position
Willie Miles has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Catcher.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 8/4/1928
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Jack Ogden



Date: Monday, 8/7/1928
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 8/19/1928
Subject: Ernie Nevers
Ernie Nevers is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Friday, 8/25/1928
Subject: Spud Davis learns new position
Spud Davis has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 8/26/1928
Subject: Bill Cissell learns new position
Bill Cissell has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "7" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 9/6/1928
Subject: Promotion Day
Dear Sir,
Congratulations, our fan interest increased slightly because
our team won on a promotion day. Good job!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 9/14/1928
Subject: Good Game
Hello,
The fact that we won on a promotion day seems
to have a positive effect on our fan interest!
It increased slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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