1918 Pittsburgh Pirates

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
Babe Adams	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	1.19	Average (54) — 21 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 1.19 over 22.67 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.
Hal Carlson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	3.75	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.
Ralph Comstock	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.00	3.00	Average (50) — 69 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 81.00 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.
Wilbur Cooper	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	273.33	2.11	Average (56) — 8 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.11 over 273.33 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.
Earl Hamilton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	0.83	Average (58) — 4 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 0.83 over 54.00 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.
Bob Harmon	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	2.62	Average (51) — 57 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.62 over 82.33 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.
Carmen Hill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	1.24	Average (56) — 8 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 1.24 over 43.67 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.
Elmer Jacobs	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	5.79	Below average (44) — 110 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 over 23.33 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.
Erskine Mayer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.33	2.26	Average (54) — 21 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.26 over 123.33 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 Miller	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	2.38	Average (53) — 31 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 170.33 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.
Roy Sanders	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.00	2.60	Average (52) — 40 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 156.00 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.
Cy Slapnicka	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	4.74	Below average (43) — 113 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 49.33 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.
Bob Steele	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	3.31	Average (49) — 76 of 119 pitchers in the available 1918 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 49.00 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.
Jimmy Archer	Catchers	—	batting	58	9	0	.155	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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 Blackwell	Catchers	—	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Walter Schmidt	Catchers	—	batting	323	77	0	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 135 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Red Smith	Catchers	—	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.
Lute Boone	Infielders	—	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.
Howdy Caton	Infielders	—	batting	303	71	0	.234	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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 Cutshaw	Infielders	—	batting	463	132	5	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 463 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.
Roy Ellam	Infielders	—	batting	77	10	0	.130	—	—	Below average (41) — 189 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Gus Getz	Infielders	—	batting	10	2	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.
Bill McKechnie	Infielders	—	batting	435	111	2	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Fritz Mollwitz	Infielders	—	batting	432	116	0	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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 Pitler	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.
Ben Shaw	Infielders	—	batting	36	7	0	.194	—	—	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.
Carson Bigbee	Outfielders	—	batting	310	79	1	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Max Carey	Outfielders	—	batting	468	128	3	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 38 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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.
Bill Hinchman	Outfielders	—	batting	111	26	0	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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 King	Outfielders	—	batting	112	26	1	.232	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Tommy Leach	Outfielders	—	batting	72	14	0	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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 Southworth	Outfielders	—	batting	246	84	2	.341	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Casey Stengel	Outfielders	—	batting	122	30	1	.246	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 199 batters in the available 1918 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.

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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: 1918 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1918 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:27:29.074815+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.