1929 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
Erv Brame	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.67	4.55	Average (50) — 58 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.55 over 229.67 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.
Leon Chagnon	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	9.00	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.
Joe Dawson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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 Erickson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	27.00	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.
Larry French	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	4.90	Average (48) — 70 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 123.00 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 Fussell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	8.62	Below average (37) — 108 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 8.62 over 39.67 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.
Burleigh Grimes	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.67	3.13	Strong (61) — 3 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 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.
Carmen Hill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	3.99	Average (53) — 39 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 79.00 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.
Ray Kremer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.67	4.26	Average (52) — 48 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 221.67 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.
Lee Meadows	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.
Heinie Meine	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.00	4.50	Average (50) — 58 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 108.00 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.
Jesse Petty	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.33	3.71	Average (56) — 22 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 184.33 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.
Steve Swetonic	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	4.82	Average (48) — 70 of 109 pitchers in the available 1929 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 143.67 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.
Charlie Hargreaves	Catchers	—	batting	328	88	1	.268	—	—	Average (47) — 125 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 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.
Rollie Hemsley	Catchers	—	batting	235	68	0	.289	—	—	Average (49) — 98 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Bob Linton	Catchers	—	batting	18	2	0	.111	—	—	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.
John O'Connell	Catchers	—	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Sparky Adams	Infielders	—	batting	196	51	0	.260	—	—	Average (46) — 139 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Dick Bartell	Infielders	—	batting	610	184	2	.302	—	—	Average (52) — 70 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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.
Stu Clarke	Infielders	—	batting	178	47	2	.264	—	—	Average (47) — 125 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
George Grantham	Infielders	—	batting	349	107	12	.307	—	—	Average (55) — 49 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 at-bats and 12 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.
Cobe Jones	Infielders	—	batting	63	16	0	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 111 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Harry Riconda	Infielders	—	batting	15	7	0	.467	—	—	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 Sankey	Infielders	—	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Earl Sheely	Infielders	—	batting	485	142	6	.293	—	—	Average (51) — 80 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 at-bats and 6 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.
Jim Stroner	Infielders	—	batting	8	3	0	.375	—	—	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	540	192	4	.356	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Bill Windle	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.
Fred Brickell	Outfielders	—	batting	118	37	0	.314	—	—	Average (52) — 70 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Adam Comorosky	Outfielders	—	batting	473	152	6	.321	—	—	Average (56) — 39 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 at-bats and 6 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.
Ira Flagstead	Outfielders	—	batting	50	14	0	.280	—	—	Average (49) — 98 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Jim Mosolf	Outfielders	—	batting	13	6	0	.462	—	—	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.
Lloyd Waner	Outfielders	—	batting	662	234	5	.353	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 662 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.
Paul Waner	Outfielders	—	batting	596	200	15	.336	—	—	Strong (60) — 20 of 190 batters in the available 1929 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 at-bats and 15 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.
Mel Ingram	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.

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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: 1929 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1929 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:56:15.015370+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.