Detroit Tigers Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1956
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Rick Mayer
Record: 75 Wins, 79 Losses, .487 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 41 Wins, 36 Losses
Away Record: 34 Wins, 43 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 23 Wins, 26 Losses
X-Innings Record: 5 Wins, 5 Losses
Record vs LHP: 29 Wins, 34 Losses
Record vs RHP: 46 Wins, 45 Losses
Payroll: $66,505,000 (7th)
Fan Interest: 43/100 (11th)
Batting AVG: .269 (11th)
Homeruns: 107 (16th)
Walks: 616 (6th)
Stolen Bases: 45 (6th)
Runs Scored: 728 (12th)

Pitching ERA: 4.60 (10th)
Opponents AVG: .273 (9th)
HRs Allowed: 141 (3rd)
Walks Allowed: 553 (9th)
Runs Allowed: 748 (T-6th)
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           
Ray Noble70C 3/15/1919RightRight.062030.237 
Joe Ginsberg80C 10/11/1926LeftRight.3286670.836 
Frank House84C 2/18/1930LeftRight.250000.500 
INFIELDER           
George Kell453B8/23/1922RightRight.31145110.801 
Walt Dropo331B1/30/1923RightRight.23014560.654 
Jerry Coleman32B9/14/1924RightRight.315118914.858 
Don Hoak833B2/5/1928RightRight.2873170.823 
Johnny Lipon36SS11/10/1922RightRight.245280.624 
Fred Hatfield413B3/18/1925LeftRight.24710499.711 
Joe Cunningham181B8/27/1931LeftLeft.3532140.891 
Frank Malzone542B2/28/1930RightRight.3940220.942 
Brooks Robinson783B5/18/1937RightRight.000000.000 
Eddie Bressoud77SS5/2/1932RightRight.000000.000 
OUTFIELDER           
Hank Edwards99RF1/29/1919LeftLeft.26613831.758 
Bill Renna59RF10/14/1924RightRight.3081201.049 
Bob Addis40CF11/6/1925LeftRight.2591402.649 
Sandy Amoros71LF1/30/1930LeftLeft.250010.705 
Hank Thompson68CF12/8/1925LeftRight.29518882.868 
Jim Fridley10LF9/6/1924RightRight.333000.833 
Jim King64RF8/27/1932LeftRight.26922807.846 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Hal Newhouser58SP5/20/1921LeftLeft4.1215901.24 
Nellie King47SP3/15/1928RightRight4.66131501.47 
Monte Kennedy75SP5/11/1922RightLeft3.95111101.43 
Jack Banta67SP6/24/1925LeftRight4.9381201.56 
Johnny Kucks66SP7/27/1933RightRight5.25121601.49 
RELIEVERS           
Ben Flowers14MR6/15/1927RightRight4.613221.52 
Kent Peterson92MR12/21/1925RightLeft4.696451.57 
Bob Trowbridge16MR6/27/1930RightRight4.572331.60 
Vito Valentinetti6MR9/16/1928RightRight3.093021.26 
Max Surkont6MR6/16/1922RightRight5.2906111.79 
Bob Smith58MR2/1/1931RightLeft7.482102.03 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Hank ThompsonOUT7-8 weeks0 daysTorn Rib Cage Muscle
Floyd WooldridgeDay-to-Day (85%)2 days0 daysPulled Tricep Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L S. AmorosLF
2) R G. Kell3B
3) L J. GinsbergC
4) L H. EdwardsRF
5) L H. ThompsonCF
6) R J. Coleman2B
7) R W. Dropo1B
8) R E. BressoudSS
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1) L F. HatfieldSS
2) R G. Kell3B
3) L J. GinsbergC
4) L H. EdwardsRF
5) L H. ThompsonCF
6) L J. KingLF
7) L S. AmorosDH
8) R J. Coleman2B
9) R W. Dropo1B
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R J. Coleman2B
2) R W. Dropo1B
3) L H. ThompsonCF
4) R B. Robinson3B
5) L J. GinsbergC
6) L H. EdwardsRF
7) L F. HatfieldSS
8) L S. AmorosLF
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R J. Coleman2B
2) L J. GinsbergC
3) R G. Kell3B
4) R D. HoakDH
5) L H. ThompsonCF
6) L H. EdwardsRF
7) L F. HatfieldSS
8) R W. Dropo1B
9) L S. AmorosLF
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L H. Newhouser
2) R J. Banta
3) R J. Kucks
4) R N. King
5) L M. Kennedy
Mopup Reliever
1) R B. Flowers
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R V. Valentinetti
2) L B. Smith
3) R B. Flowers
4)
Setup Reliever
1) L K. Peterson
2) R M. Surkont

Closer
1) R B. Trowbridge
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1956
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,
Hank Edwards



Date: Wednesday, 2/22/1956
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,
Hank Edwards



Date: Monday, 5/1/1956
Subject: Status of Brandy Davis
Dear Sir,
Brandy Davis shouldn't play at AA Erie SeaWolves!
He has an AVG of .209 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: Sunday, 5/21/1956
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,
Monte Kennedy



Date: Monday, 5/22/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Hal Newhouser



Date: Friday, 5/26/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Ben Flowers



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Gene Bearden



Date: Monday, 6/5/1956
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,
George Kell



Date: Saturday, 6/10/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Walt Dropo



Date: Monday, 6/19/1956
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,
Bob Addis



Date: Thursday, 6/22/1956
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Hank Edwards



Date: Saturday, 6/24/1956
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,
Jerry Coleman



Date: Sunday, 6/25/1956
Subject: Jim Fridley learns new position
Jim Fridley has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Centerfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Wednesday, 7/5/1956
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Jack Banta



Date: Wednesday, 7/5/1956
Subject: Progress of Frank House
Dear Sir,
Frank House has an AVG of .302 at AA Erie SeaWolves!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 7/30/1956
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,
Johnny Lipon



Date: Saturday, 8/5/1956
Subject: Hal Newhouser
Hal Newhouser is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 8/27/1956
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Gene Bearden.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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