1948 Detroit Tigers Team Player Lineup Vintage Advertisement

1948 Detroit Tigers Team Vintage Print Ad Page
1948 Tigers·Dick Wakefield·Eddie Lake·Eddie Mayo·Fred Hutchinson·George Kell·Hal Wagner·Walter 'Hoot' Evers·John McHale·Vic Wertz·
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The 1948 Detroit Tigers Team Vintage Print Ad Page features a lineup of key players from that season. Dick Wakefield, a left and right fielder standing 6'3" and weighing 180 lbs, struggled with his hitting, finishing the previous season with a batting average of .268. Walter "Hoot" Evers, a 6'2", 185 lb outfielder, faced injuries but showed promise with his performance. Vic Wertz, another outfielder at 6'0" and 186 lbs, was recognized for his contributions and had a batting average of .288 in the previous year. Eddie Lake, a 5'7", 160 lb infielder, was noted for his weaknesses at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .211. Fred Hutchinson, a 6'2", 200 lb pitcher, was a significant player for the Tigers, holding a 3.03 ERA. Other players included George Kell, Hal Wagner, Eddie Mayo, and John McHale, each with their respective positions and season performances highlighted.