1928 St. Louis Browns

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
Boom-Boom Beck	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	4.41	Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 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.
George Blaeholder	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.33	4.37	Average (49) — 64 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 214.33 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.
Dick Coffman	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	6.09	Below average (40) — 107 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 6.09 over 85.67 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.
Alvin Crowder	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.
Sam Gray	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	262.67	3.19	Average (58) — 14 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 262.67 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.
Ernie Nevers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Jack Ogden	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	242.67	4.15	Average (50) — 62 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 242.67 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 Stewart	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.67	4.67	Average (47) — 77 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 142.67 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.
Ed Strelecki	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.29	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 Wiltse	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	5.25	Average (45) — 90 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 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.
Jim Wright	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Ike Danning	Catchers	—	batting	6	3	0	.500	—	—	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.
Clyde Manion	Catchers	—	batting	243	55	2	.226	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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.
Steve O'Neill	Catchers	—	batting	24	7	0	.292	—	—	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 Schang	Catchers	—	batting	245	70	3	.286	—	—	Average (51) — 92 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Larry Bettencourt	Infielders	—	batting	159	45	4	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Lu Blue	Infielders	—	batting	549	154	14	.281	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 14 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.
Otis Brannan	Infielders	—	batting	483	118	10	.244	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 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.
Wally Gerber	Infielders	—	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Red Kress	Infielders	—	batting	560	153	3	.273	—	—	Average (49) — 117 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Ski Melillo	Infielders	—	batting	132	25	0	.189	—	—	Below average (40) — 203 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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 Mullen	Infielders	—	batting	18	7	0	.389	—	—	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 O'Rourke	Infielders	—	batting	391	103	1	.263	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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.
Ollie Sax	Infielders	—	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Guy Sturdy	Infielders	—	batting	45	10	1	.222	—	—	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.
Fred Bennett	Outfielders	—	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Heinie Manush	Outfielders	—	batting	638	241	13	.378	—	—	Strong (69) — 3 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 638 at-bats and 13 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.
Beauty McGowan	Outfielders	—	batting	168	61	2	.363	—	—	Strong (60) — 15 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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 McNeely	Outfielders	—	batting	496	117	0	.236	—	—	Below average (42) — 192 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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 Schulte	Outfielders	—	batting	556	159	7	.286	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 7 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.
Frank Wilson	Outfielders	—	batting	5	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: 1928 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1928 St. Louis Browns season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:56:51.166240+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.