1953 Detroit Tigers
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1953 Detroit Tigers / Franchise: Detroit Tigers / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 60-94, Finished 6th in American League (1953 AL)
Managed by Fred Hutchinson
Caoches: Rick Ferrell, Ted Lyons and Bob Swift
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
According to Pete Palmer's Adjusted ERA, the 1953 Detroit Tigers had the worst pitching staff in the American League since the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics. Since World War II, only the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics scored worse under this metric.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Star: Harvey Kuenn
- AL Rookie of the Year Award: Harvey Kuenn
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 99 | 52 | .656 | -- |
| Cleveland Indians | 92 | 62 | .604 | 2 |
| Chicago White Sox | 89 | 65 | .578 | 11.5 |
| Boston Red Sox | 84 | 69 | .549 | 16 |
| Washington Senators | 76 | 76 | .500 | 23.5 |
| Detroit Tigers | 60 | 94 | .325 | 40.5 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 59 | 95 | .383 | 41.5 |
| St. Louis Browns | 54 | 100 | .351 | 46.5 |
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