Detroit Tigers Clubhouse
Wednesday, 10/25/1931
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Jeff Sheppard
Record: 90 Wins, 72 Losses, .556 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 50 Wins, 31 Losses
Away Record: 40 Wins, 41 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 22 Wins, 22 Losses
X-Innings Record: 8 Wins, 4 Losses
Record vs LHP: 11 Wins, 3 Losses
Record vs RHP: 79 Wins, 69 Losses
Payroll: $91,662,858 (4th)
Fan Interest: 99/100 (1st)
Batting AVG: .295 (2nd)
Homeruns: 134 (10th)
Walks: 428 (12th)
Stolen Bases: 145 (9th)
Runs Scored: 885 (6th)

Pitching ERA: 4.09 (1st)
Opponents AVG: .269 (3rd)
HRs Allowed: 102 (T-4th)
Walks Allowed: 420 (4th)
Runs Allowed: 739 (1st)
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           
Johnny Gooch11C 11/9/1897BothRight.294000.686 
Mitch Murray83C 1/1/1900RightRight.322231153.896 
Spud Davis74C 12/20/1904RightRight.2753221.798 
INFIELDER           
Wally Shaner163B5/24/1900RightRight.2541114.720 
Mark Koenig113B7/19/1904BothRight.2956721.762 
Bobby Lamotte83SS2/15/1898RightRight.2735572.716 
Billy Rhiel652B8/16/1900RightRight.375040.957 
Riggs Stephenson452B1/5/1898RightRight.3371310021.938 
Travis Jackson80SS11/2/1903RightRight.31312429.953 
Johnny Frederick961B1/26/1902LeftLeft.2932610723.848 
Johnny Hodapp471B9/26/1905RightRight.321190.839 
OUTFIELDER           
Lefty O'doul47LF3/4/1897LeftLeft.29920942.823 
Branch Russell8LF10/9/1895LeftRight.3110130.712 
Sandy Thompson20CF1/1/1900LeftRight.32713910.834 
Harvey Hendrick26RF11/9/1897LeftRight.31696877.797 
Wally Roettger89RF8/28/1902RightRight.2971130.740 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Watty Clark85SP5/16/1902LeftLeft3.56171301.20 
Huck Betts6SP2/18/1897RightRight2.9922901.25 
Ed Rile45SP1/1/1900BothRight3.946901.44 
Tommy Bridges62SP12/28/1906RightRight5.276701.54 
Ernie Nevers90SP6/11/1902RightRight4.854701.46 
RELIEVERS           
Logan Hensley34MR1/1/1901RightRight3.125411.13 
Claude Jonnard44MR11/23/1897RightRight6.000001.33 
Red Shea63MR11/29/1898RightRight5.504101.35 
Bill Hughes83CL11/18/1896RightRight5.7435101.91 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lefty StewartOUT5 days0 daysRuptured Elbow Ligament
Wally ShanerOUTfull season0 daysTorn Thigh Muscle
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) L H. HendrickCF
2) R R. Stephenson2B
3) R M. MurrayC
4) L J. Frederick1B
5) L S. ThompsonLF
6) L L. O'doulRF
7) R T. JacksonSS
8) S M. Koenig3B
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 T. JacksonSS
2) R R. Stephenson2B
3) R M. MurrayC
4) L L. O'doulRF
5) R B. Lamotte1B
6) R W. RoettgerLF
7) R B. Rhiel3B
8) L H. HendrickCF
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) L W. Clark
2) R H. Betts
3) R E. Rile
4) R E. Nevers
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R T. Bridges
2)

Middle Reliever
1) R R. Shea
2) R C. Jonnard
3)
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R L. Hensley
2)

Closer
1) R B. Hughes
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1931
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are not happy that you let Chick Holmes go.
The overall fan interest decreases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1931
Subject: Contract offer
Please increase the number of years in your
offer. 2 years is definitely not enough!

Regards,
Tim Mcnamara



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1931
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,
Watty Clark



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1931
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,
Johnny Gooch



Date: Tuesday, 1/31/1931
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Herman Gordon



Date: Friday, 2/3/1931
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,
Watty Clark



Date: Friday, 2/3/1931
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans seem to be pleased by the signing of Watty Clark.
The overall fan interest increases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1931
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,
Johnny Gooch



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1931
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Philadelphia (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Herman Gordon



Date: Monday, 4/10/1931
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Thursday, 4/20/1931
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, 4/27/1931
Subject: Willie Miles learns new position
Willie Miles has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 4/29/1931
Subject: Travis Jackson injured
Hello Manager,
he had a little fight in a bar, and got knocked out.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/1/1931
Subject: Progress of Gee Walker
Dear Sir,
Gee Walker has an AVG of .340 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1931
Subject: Status of Joe Mellana
Dear Sir,
Joe Mellana isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .183, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1931
Subject: Status of Russ Young
Dear Sir,
Russ Young has an AVG of .143 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1931
Subject: Status of Blackie Carter
Dear Sir,
Blackie Carter has an AVG of .216 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1931
Subject: Progress of Jake Powell
Dear Sir,
Jake Powell has an AVG of .279 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/8/1931
Subject: Roy Hutson learns new position
Roy Hutson has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 5/11/1931
Subject: Belve Bean healing process
Belve Bean is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 5/21/1931
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Joe Cronin



Date: Monday, 5/22/1931
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Lefty O'doul



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1931
Subject: Jerry Conway learns new position
Jerry Conway has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Saturday, 5/27/1931
Subject: Status of Willie Miles
Dear Sir,
Willie Miles has an AVG of .249 at AA !
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Sunday, 5/28/1931
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Bobby Lamotte



Date: Friday, 6/2/1931
Subject: Playing time
Manager,
I am not very happy about my playing time recently.
I think I deserve a starting spot!

Regards,
Travis Jackson



Date: Tuesday, 6/6/1931
Subject: Status of Andy Cohen
Dear Sir,
Andy Cohen isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .226, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 6/14/1931
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: Friday, 6/16/1931
Subject: Progress of Frank Watt
Dear Sir,
Frank Watt has an ERA of 2.86 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Tuesday, 6/20/1931
Subject: Gee Walker learns new position
Gee Walker has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "6" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 6/22/1931
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: Monday, 6/26/1931
Subject: Tom Long learns new position
Tom Long has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Shortstop.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Thursday, 6/29/1931
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,
Charley Root



Date: Wednesday, 8/2/1931
Subject: Duke Sedgwick healing process
Duke Sedgwick is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 7 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 8/13/1931
Subject: Huck Betts
Huck Betts is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 8/14/1931
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Saturday, 8/19/1931
Subject: Jerry Conway learns new position
Jerry Conway has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Second Base.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Friday, 9/1/1931
Subject: Starting pitcher
Manager,
Believe it or not, but I am a starting pitcher!
Would you please treat me as one and put
me in the rotation?

Regards,
Ed Rile



Date: Sunday, 9/3/1931
Subject: Starting pitcher
Manager,
Believe it or not, but I am a starting pitcher!
Would you please treat me as one and put
me in the rotation?

Regards,
Charley Root



Date: Friday, 9/8/1931
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more than being a reliver.
I want a spot in the rotation, I think
I would do an adequate job. Otherwise, I'd like to play
elsewhere!

Regards,
Jim Moore



Date: Monday, 9/18/1931
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: Tuesday, 9/19/1931
Subject: Belve Bean
Belve Bean is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Tuesday, 9/19/1931
Subject: Duke Sedgwick
Duke Sedgwick is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 9/21/1931
Subject: Successful Promotion Day
Hello,
That was quite a nice game, the fans loved it!
It seems that the promotion was a success, our
fan interest increased!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director




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