1938 Cincinnati Reds

Franchise seasons · 1930s 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
Red Barrett	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.14	Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 28.67 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.
Ray Benge	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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 Cascarella	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.57	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.
Peaches Davis	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.67	3.97	Average (53) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 167.67 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.
Paul Derringer	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	307.00	2.93	Strong (61) — 2 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 307.00 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.
Lee Grissom	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.00	5.29	Average (48) — 73 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 51.00 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.
Al Hollingsworth	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	7.15	Below average (44) — 96 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 7.15 over 34.00 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.
Ted Kleinhans	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Whitey Moore	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	3.49	Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 90.33 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.
Gene Schott	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.45	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.
Johnny Vander Meer	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.33	3.12	Average (59) — 7 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 225.33 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.
Bucky Walters	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.33	3.69	Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 168.33 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.
Jim Weaver	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.33	3.13	Average (57) — 14 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 129.33 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.
Spud Davis	Catchers	36	batting	36	6	0	.167	—	—	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.
Willard Hershberger	Catchers	50	batting	105	29	0	.276	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Ernie Lombardi	Catchers	35	batting	489	167	19	.342	—	—	Strong (64) — 3 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 at-bats and 19 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.
Lonny Frey	Infielders	47	batting	501	133	4	.265	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Alex Kampouris	Infielders	38	batting	74	19	2	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Don Lang	Infielders	46,51	batting	50	13	1	.220	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Frank McCormick	Infielders	37	batting	640	209	5	.327	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 640 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.
Billy Myers	Infielders	39	batting	442	112	12	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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.
Nolen Richardson	Infielders	45	batting	100	29	0	.290	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Lew Riggs	Infielders	40	batting	531	134	2	.252	—	—	Average (45) — 152 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Justin Stein	Infielders	35	batting	18	6	0	.333	—	—	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 Berger	Outfielders	62	batting	407	125	16	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 at-bats and 16 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.
Nino Bongiovanni	Outfielders	49	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Dusty Cooke	Outfielders	42	batting	233	64	2	.275	—	—	Average (49) — 107 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Harry Craft	Outfielders	44	batting	612	165	15	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 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.
Kiddo Davis	Outfielders	48	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.
Lee Gamble	Outfielders	43	batting	75	24	0	.320	—	—	Average (53) — 51 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Ival Goodman	Outfielders	41	batting	568	166	30	.292	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 at-bats and 30 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.
Buck Jordan	Outfielders	45	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Jimmy Outlaw	Outfielders	51	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.
Dick West	Outfielders	59	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: 1938 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1938 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:43:59.988959+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.