1939 Philadelphia Phillies

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
Boom-Boom Beck	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.67	4.73	Average (49) — 71 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 182.67 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.
Roy Bruner	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	6.67	Average (46) — 89 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 6.67 over 27.00 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.
Elmer Burkart	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.32	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.
Max Butcher	Pitchers	8	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.67	5.79	Below average (44) — 99 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 over 105.67 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 Harrell	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	5.42	Average (46) — 89 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.42 over 94.67 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.
Jim Henry	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.09	Average (49) — 71 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 23.00 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.
Kirby Higbe	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.33	4.85	Average (49) — 71 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 187.33 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.
Bill Hoffman	Pitchers	28	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.
Al Hollingsworth	Pitchers	7	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	5.85	Average (46) — 89 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.85 over 60.00 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.
Syl Johnson	Pitchers	3	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.00	3.81	Average (54) — 37 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 111.00 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.
Bill Kerksieck	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.18	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.
Hugh Mulcahy	Pitchers	9	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.67	4.99	Average (48) — 77 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 225.67 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.
Claude Passeau	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	4.22	Average (51) — 53 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 53.33 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.
Ike Pearson	Pitchers	5	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	5.76	Below average (44) — 99 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.76 over 125.00 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.
Jennings Poindexter	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Gene Schott	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Al Smith	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Bill Atwood	Catchers	34,5	batting	6	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.
Dave Coble	Catchers	10	batting	25	7	0	.280	—	—	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.
Spud Davis	Catchers	4	batting	202	62	0	.307	—	—	Average (53) — 63 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Joe Kracher	Catchers	7	batting	5	1	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.
Wally Millies	Catchers	8,23	batting	205	48	0	.234	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Bennie Warren	Catchers	26	batting	56	13	1	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Jack Bolling	Infielders	22	batting	211	61	3	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 76 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Eddie Feinberg	Infielders	--	batting	18	4	0	.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.
Len Gabrielson	Infielders	34	batting	18	4	0	.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.
Roy Hughes	Infielders	28,16	batting	237	54	1	.228	—	—	Below average (43) — 177 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Charlie Letchas	Infielders	10	batting	44	10	1	.227	—	—	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.
Pinky May	Infielders	19	batting	464	133	2	.287	—	—	Average (51) — 89 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Heinie Mueller	Infielders	21	batting	341	95	9	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 76 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 at-bats and 9 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.
Les Powers	Infielders	16	batting	52	18	0	.346	—	—	Average (53) — 63 of 192 batters in the available 1939 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.
George Scharein	Infielders	18	batting	399	95	1	.238	—	—	Below average (43) — 177 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Jim Shilling	Infielders	20	batting	33	10	0	.303	—	—	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.
Gus Suhr	Infielders	6	batting	198	63	3	.318	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Johnny Watwood	Infielders	5	batting	6	1	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.
Pinky Whitney	Infielders	20	batting	75	14	1	.187	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Del Young	Infielders	17	batting	217	57	3	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 111 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Morrie Arnovich	Outfielders	24	batting	491	159	5	.324	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Bud Bates	Outfielders	23	batting	58	15	1	.259	—	—	Average (49) — 111 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Stan Benjamin	Outfielders	16	batting	50	7	0	.140	—	—	Below average (42) — 182 of 192 batters in the available 1939 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.
Gibby Brack	Outfielders	27	batting	270	78	6	.289	—	—	Average (53) — 63 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Bud Hafey	Outfielders	7	both	51	9	0	.176	—	33.75	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Chuck Klein	Outfielders	26	batting	47	9	1	.191	—	—	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.
Hersh Martin	Outfielders	25	batting	393	111	1	.282	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Joe Marty	Outfielders	35	both	299	76	9	.254	—	4.50	Average (49) — 111 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 at-bats and 9 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.
LeGrant Scott	Outfielders	28	batting	232	65	1	.280	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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: 1939 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1939 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:42:16.573994+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.