1920 Pittsburgh Pirates

Franchise seasons · 1920s 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	—	—	—	—	263.00	2.16	Strong (62) — 2 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 2.16 over 263.00 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.
Sheriff Blake	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Hal Carlson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	246.67	3.36	Average (52) — 48 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 246.67 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.
Wilbur Cooper	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	327.00	2.39	Strong (61) — 5 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 2.39 over 327.00 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.
Whitey Glazner	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.12	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.
Earl Hamilton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	230.33	3.24	Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 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.
Johnny Meador	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	4.21	Average (48) — 71 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 36.33 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.
Johnny Morrison	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Elmer Ponder	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.00	2.62	Average (58) — 14 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 2.62 over 196.00 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.
Mule Watson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.74	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.
Jack Wisner	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.43	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.
Jimmy Zinn	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	3.48	Average (50) — 62 of 111 pitchers in the available 1920 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 31.00 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.
Nig Clarke	Catchers	—	batting	7	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.
Bill Haeffner	Catchers	—	batting	175	34	0	.194	—	—	Below average (40) — 197 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Cliff Lee	Catchers	—	batting	76	18	0	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 137 of 202 batters in the available 1920 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.
Walter Schmidt	Catchers	—	batting	310	86	0	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Walter Barbare	Infielders	—	batting	186	51	0	.274	—	—	Average (49) — 111 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Clyde Barnhart	Infielders	—	batting	46	15	0	.326	—	—	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.
Howdy Caton	Infielders	—	batting	352	83	0	.236	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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	488	123	0	.252	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 488 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.
Charlie Grimm	Infielders	—	batting	533	121	2	.227	—	—	Below average (42) — 187 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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 McKechnie	Infielders	—	batting	133	29	1	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 160 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Cotton Tierney	Infielders	—	batting	46	11	0	.239	—	—	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.
Pie Traynor	Infielders	—	batting	52	11	0	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 149 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Possum Whitted	Infielders	—	batting	494	129	1	.261	—	—	Average (47) — 137 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Carson Bigbee	Outfielders	—	batting	550	154	4	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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.
Max Carey	Outfielders	—	batting	485	140	1	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 68 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Fred Nicholson	Outfielders	—	batting	247	89	4	.360	—	—	Strong (63) — 10 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Billy Southworth	Outfielders	—	batting	546	155	2	.284	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 202 batters in the available 1920 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
Homer Summa	Outfielders	—	batting	22	7	0	.318	—	—	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 Hinchman	Outfielders	—	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.
Wally Hood	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: 1920 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1920 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:21:38.773562+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.