1940 Pittsburgh Pirates

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
Russ Bauers	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.63	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.
Joe Bowman	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.67	4.46	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 187.67 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.
Mace Brown	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.00	3.49	Average (56) — 24 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 173.00 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.
Max Butcher	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.33	6.01	Below average (40) — 105 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 6.01 over 136.33 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.
Dutch Dietz	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	5.87	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.
Ray Harrell	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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.
Ken Heintzelman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.00	4.47	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 165.00 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.
Bob Klinger	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.00	5.39	Below average (44) — 93 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.39 over 142.00 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.
Dick Lanahan	Pitchers	17,28	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.00	4.25	Average (51) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 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.
Johnny Lanning	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.67	4.05	Average (52) — 45 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 115.67 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.
Danny MacFayden	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	3.55	Average (54) — 34 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 91.33 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.
Pep Rambert	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	7.56	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.
Rip Sewell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.67	2.80	Strong (61) — 6 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 189.67 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.
Oad Swigart	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	4.43	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 22.33 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.
Ray Berres	Catchers	12	batting	32	6	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.
Spud Davis	Catchers	11	batting	285	93	5	.326	—	—	Average (58) — 16 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 285 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.
Ed Fernandes	Catchers	38	batting	33	4	0	.121	—	—	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.
Al López	Catchers	12	batting	174	45	1	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Ray Mueller	Catchers	14	batting	3	1	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.
Joe Schultz	Catchers	38	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.
Bill Brubaker	Infielders	15	batting	78	15	0	.192	—	—	Below average (44) — 151 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Elbie Fletcher	Infielders	3,5	batting	510	139	16	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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.
Debs Garms	Infielders	9,18	batting	358	127	5	.355	—	—	Strong (62) — 5 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Frankie Gustine	Infielders	16	batting	524	147	1	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Lee Handley	Infielders	4,6	batting	302	85	1	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Ed Leip	Infielders	10	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.
Arky Vaughan	Infielders	21	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.
Pep Young	Infielders	4,6	batting	136	34	2	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Vince DiMaggio	Outfielders	17	batting	356	103	19	.289	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Bob Elliott	Outfielders	8,37	batting	551	161	5	.292	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Frank Kalin	Outfielders	--	batting	3	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.
Johnny Rizzo	Outfielders	7	batting	28	5	0	.179	—	—	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.
Maurice Van Robays	Outfielders	17,28	batting	572	156	11	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 at-bats and 11 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.
Lloyd Waner	Outfielders	10	batting	166	43	0	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Paul Waner	Outfielders	9,18	batting	238	69	1	.290	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Fern Bell	Outfielders	37	batting	3	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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:39:41.611038+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.