Detroit Wolverines (1881–1888)
8 seasons from 1881 to 1888
The Detroit Wolverines played from 1881 to 1888, a total of 8 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 426-437 (.494). They have won 1 World Series title.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
Data updated
8 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | NL | 68 | 63 | .519 | 5 | - |
| 1887 | NL | 79 | 45 | .637 | 1 | World Series |
| 1886 | NL | 87 | 36 | .707 | 2 | - |
| 1885 | NL | 41 | 67 | .380 | 6 | - |
| 1884 | NL | 28 | 84 | .250 | 8 | - |
| 1883 | NL | 40 | 58 | .408 | 7 | - |
| 1882 | NL | 42 | 41 | .506 | 5 | - |
| 1881 | NL | 41 | 43 | .488 | 4 | - |
Detroit Wolverines: the seasons in brief
The table below lists all 8 seasons filed under the DTN team code, from 1881 to 1888. The first season, 1881, finished 41-43, 4th; the most recent, 1888, finished 68-63, 5th. 1882 brought a 42-41 record, 5th in the National League. In 1883 the Detroit Wolverines went 40-58 (.408), 7th in the National League. The 1884 row reads 28-84, 8th in the National League. In 1885 the Detroit Wolverines went 41-67 (.380), 6th in the National League. 1886 brought a 87-36 record, 2nd in the National League. The 1887 row reads 79-45, 1st in the National League. The 1888 row reads 68-63, 5th in the National League.
The League column reads NL, the National League, throughout. The best winning percentage belongs to 1886, when the Detroit Wolverines went 87-36 (.707). The low point was 1884, at 28-84 (.250). World Series championships came in 1887. Second-place finishes came in 1886. From 1886 through 1888, every season ended with more wins than losses. Every season from 1883 to 1885 ended with more losses than wins. For the full franchise record across names and cities, see Detroit Wolverines. Every DTN season opens its own team-season page showing who played and who led the club, starting from 1888.
Detroit Wolverines: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Detroit Wolverines?
- 426-437 across 8 seasons, .494.
- How many World Series have the Detroit Wolverines won?
- 1 World Series title.
- What seasons did the Detroit Wolverines play?
- From 1881 to 1888.