1909 Chicago White Sox

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
Nick Altrock	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	5.00	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.
Bill Burns	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.00	2.04	Average (55) — 20 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 2.04 over 168.00 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.
Lou Fiene	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	4.13	Below average (43) — 112 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 72.00 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.
Fred Olmstead	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	1.81	Average (54) — 27 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 1.81 over 54.67 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.
Frank Owen	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	4.50	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.
Jim Scott	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	250.33	2.30	Average (53) — 37 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 250.33 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.
Frank Smith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	365.00	1.80	Average (58) — 8 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 1.80 over 365.00 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.
Harry Suter	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.33	2.47	Average (51) — 63 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 87.33 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.
Ed Walsh	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.33	1.41	Strong (60) — 4 of 122 pitchers in the available 1909 rosters An earned-run average of 1.41 over 230.33 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.
Yip Owens	Catchers	—	batting	174	35	0	.201	—	—	Below average (44) — 168 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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 Payne	Catchers	—	batting	82	20	0	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 108 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Billy Sullivan	Catchers	—	batting	265	43	0	.162	—	—	Below average (37) — 197 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Jake Atz	Infielders	—	batting	381	90	0	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
George Davis	Infielders	—	batting	68	9	0	.132	—	—	Below average (41) — 189 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Jiggs Donahue	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Frank Isbell	Infielders	—	batting	433	97	0	.224	—	—	Average (45) — 159 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 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.
Freddy Parent	Infielders	—	batting	472	123	0	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 84 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Ham Patterson	Infielders	—	batting	3	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.
Billy Purtell	Infielders	—	batting	361	93	0	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 84 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
Barney Reilly	Infielders	—	batting	25	5	0	.200	—	—	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.
Lee Tannehill	Infielders	—	batting	531	118	0	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 168 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Dave Altizer	Outfielders	—	batting	382	89	1	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 122 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Cuke Barrows	Outfielders	—	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
Willis Cole	Outfielders	—	batting	165	39	0	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 122 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Gavvy Cravath	Outfielders	—	batting	50	9	1	.180	—	—	Average (49) — 108 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Patsy Dougherty	Outfielders	—	batting	491	140	1	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 29 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Ed Hahn	Outfielders	—	batting	287	52	1	.181	—	—	Below average (40) — 192 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Bobby Messenger	Outfielders	—	batting	112	19	0	.170	—	—	Below average (42) — 185 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Mike Welday	Outfielders	—	batting	74	14	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 159 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Doc White	Outfielders	—	both	192	45	0	.234	177.67	1.72	Average (47) — 134 of 197 batters in the available 1909 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.

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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: 1909 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1909 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:51:01.880562+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.