1917 St. Louis Browns

Franchise seasons · 1910s 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
Dave Davenport	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	280.67	3.08	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 280.67 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.
Bob Groom	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.67	2.94	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 232.67 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.
Earl Hamilton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	3.14	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 83.00 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.
Ernie Koob	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.91	Below average (40) — 101 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 133.67 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.
Grover Lowdermilk	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	1.42	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.
Speed Martin	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.74	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.
Tim McCabe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	23.14	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.
Vince Molyneaux	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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 Park	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.64	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.
Kewpie Pennington	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Eddie Plank	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	1.79	Average (59) — 6 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.79 over 131.00 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.
Tom Rogers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.67	3.89	Below average (41) — 99 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 108.67 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.
Allen Sothoron	Pitchers	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carl Weilman	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	1.89	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.
Rasty Wright	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.45	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.
George Hale	Catchers	—	batting	61	12	0	.197	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Grover Hartley	Catchers	—	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Hank Severeid	Catchers	—	batting	501	133	1	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Jimmy Austin	Infielders	—	batting	455	109	0	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Wally Gerber	Infielders	—	batting	39	12	0	.308	—	—	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.
Ernie Johnson	Infielders	—	batting	199	49	2	.246	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Bill Kenworthy	Infielders	—	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Doc Lavan	Infielders	—	batting	355	85	0	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Lee Magee	Infielders	—	batting	112	19	0	.170	—	—	Below average (42) — 194 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Scrappy Moore	Infielders	—	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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 Murray	Infielders	—	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.
Otto Neu	Infielders	—	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.
Gene Paulette	Infielders	—	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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.
Del Pratt	Infielders	—	batting	450	111	1	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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.
George Sisler	Infielders	—	batting	539	190	2	.353	—	—	Strong (69) — 2 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Ray Demmitt	Outfielders	—	batting	53	15	0	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Baby Doll Jacobson	Outfielders	—	batting	529	131	4	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 4 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.
Armando Marsans	Outfielders	—	batting	257	59	0	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Ward Miller	Outfielders	—	batting	82	17	1	.207	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Bill Rumler	Outfielders	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Burt Shotton	Outfielders	—	batting	398	89	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Tod Sloan	Outfielders	—	batting	313	72	2	.230	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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.
Earl Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	199	56	0	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Ivan Bigler	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.
Tom Richardson	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: 1917 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1917 St. Louis Browns season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:28:16.508581+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.