1908 Pittsburgh Pirates

Franchise seasons · 1900s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Chick Brandom	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	0.53	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Howie Camnitz	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	236.67	1.56	Strong (60) — 7 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 1.56 over 236.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Homer Hillebrand	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sam Leever	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	2.10	Average (53) — 38 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.10 over 192.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Lefty Leifield	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.67	2.10	Average (54) — 29 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.10 over 218.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nick Maddox	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	260.67	2.28	Average (52) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 260.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom McCarthy	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Deacon Phillippe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	11.25	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Vail	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	6.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Vic Willis	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	304.67	2.07	Average (54) — 29 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.07 over 304.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harley Young	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	2.23	Average (51) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.23 over 48.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Irv Young	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	2.01	Average (53) — 38 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.01 over 89.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Gibson	Catchers	—	batting	486	111	2	.228	—	—	Average (49) — 105 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paddy O'Connor	Catchers	—	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Phelps	Catchers	—	batting	64	15	0	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 105 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Sullivan	Catchers	—	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Abbaticchio	Infielders	—	batting	500	125	1	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 68 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Warren Gill	Infielders	—	batting	76	17	0	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 118 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Kane	Infielders	—	batting	145	35	0	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 91 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tommy Leach	Infielders	—	batting	583	151	5	.259	—	—	Average (57) — 29 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Charlie Starr	Infielders	—	batting	59	11	0	.186	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Alan Storke	Infielders	—	batting	202	51	1	.252	—	—	Average (53) — 58 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Harry Swacina	Infielders	—	batting	176	38	0	.216	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Honus Wagner	Infielders	—	batting	568	201	10	.354	—	—	Excellent (79) — 1 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 at-bats and 10 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Beals Becker	Outfielders	—	batting	65	10	0	.154	—	—	Below average (44) — 170 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Clarke	Outfielders	—	batting	551	146	2	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Moeller	Outfielders	—	batting	109	21	0	.193	—	—	Average (45) — 155 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cy Neighbors	Outfielders	—	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Spike Shannon	Outfielders	—	batting	127	25	0	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 155 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Roy Thomas	Outfielders	—	batting	386	99	1	.256	—	—	Average (53) — 58 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chief Wilson	Outfielders	—	batting	529	120	3	.227	—	—	Average (50) — 91 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hunky Shaw	Outfielders	—	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1908 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1908 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:55:05.836767+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.