1940 Cincinnati Reds

Franchise seasons · 1940s 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	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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 Beggs	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Paul Derringer	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	296.67	3.06	Strong (60) — 7 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 296.67 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 Guise	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.17	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 Hutchings	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	3.50	Average (53) — 39 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 54.00 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 Moore	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	3.63	Average (54) — 34 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 116.67 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.
Elmer Riddle	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.87	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.
Milt Shoffner	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.63	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.
Junior Thompson	Pitchers	39	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.
Jim Turner	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.00	2.89	Strong (60) — 7 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 187.00 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.
Johnny Vander Meer	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	3.75	Average (52) — 45 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 48.00 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.
Bucky Walters	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	305.00	2.48	Strong (65) — 1 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 305.00 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 Baker	Catchers	6	batting	69	15	0	.217	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Willard Hershberger	Catchers	5	batting	123	38	0	.309	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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	4	batting	376	120	14	.319	—	—	Strong (60) — 11 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Dick West	Catchers	5	batting	28	11	1	.393	—	—	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.
Jimmie Wilson	Catchers	3	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lonny Frey	Infielders	11	batting	563	150	8	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 91 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 at-bats and 8 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 Joost	Infielders	17	batting	278	60	1	.216	—	—	Below average (42) — 165 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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	10	batting	618	191	19	.309	—	—	Average (59) — 13 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 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.
Billy Myers	Infielders	12	batting	282	57	5	.202	—	—	Below average (42) — 165 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Lew Riggs	Infielders	15	batting	72	21	1	.292	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Billy Werber	Infielders	18	batting	584	162	12	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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.
Morrie Arnovich	Outfielders	21	batting	211	60	0	.284	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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 Craft	Outfielders	23	batting	422	103	6	.244	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Mike Dejan	Outfielders	22	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.
Vince DiMaggio	Outfielders	21	batting	4	1	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.
Lee Gamble	Outfielders	25	batting	42	6	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.
Ival Goodman	Outfielders	24	batting	519	134	12	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 102 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Mike McCormick	Outfielders	20	batting	417	125	1	.300	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Jimmy Ripple	Outfielders	22	batting	101	31	4	.307	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Johnny Rizzo	Outfielders	21	batting	110	31	4	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Wally Berger	Outfielders	22	batting	2	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: 1940 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1940 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:38:24.866392+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.