1942 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
Bill Brandt	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	4.96	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	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.67	2.93	Average (55) — 25 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 150.67 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.
Dick Conger	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	2.16	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.
Dutch Dietz	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	3.95	Average (48) — 73 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 134.33 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.
Hank Gornicki	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.00	2.57	Average (57) — 16 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 112.00 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.
Jack Hallett	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	4.84	Average (47) — 79 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 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.
Luke Hamlin	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.00	3.94	Average (48) — 73 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 112.00 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.
Ken Heintzelman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.00	4.57	Below average (44) — 88 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 130.00 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.
Ken Jungels	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.59	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.
Bob Klinger	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	3.24	Average (53) — 35 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 152.67 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.
Johnny Lanning	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.33	3.32	Average (52) — 42 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 119.33 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.
Rip Sewell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	248.00	3.41	Average (52) — 42 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 248.00 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.
Harry Shuman	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Nick Strincevich	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	2.82	Average (52) — 42 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 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.
Lefty Wilkie	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.33	4.19	Average (47) — 79 of 104 pitchers in the available 1942 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 107.33 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 Baker	Catchers	7	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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	289	74	1	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 86 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Babe Phelps	Catchers	10	batting	257	73	9	.284	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Alf Anderson	Infielders	15	batting	166	45	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 73 of 171 batters in the available 1942 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.
Pete Coscarart	Infielders	5	batting	487	111	3	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 139 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Bob Elliott	Infielders	8	batting	560	166	9	.296	—	—	Average (59) — 17 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Elbie Fletcher	Infielders	3	batting	506	146	7	.289	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 at-bats and 7 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.
Huck Geary	Infielders	4	batting	22	5	0	.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.
Frankie Gustine	Infielders	16	batting	388	89	2	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 139 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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 Martin	Infielders	4	batting	120	27	1	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 119 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Johnny Barrett	Outfielders	18	batting	332	82	0	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 107 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Frank Colman	Outfielders	--	batting	37	5	1	.135	—	—	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	9	batting	496	118	15	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 86 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Culley Rikard	Outfielders	40	batting	52	10	0	.192	—	—	Average (46) — 129 of 171 batters in the available 1942 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.
Jim Russell	Outfielders	--	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Bud Stewart	Outfielders	14	batting	183	40	0	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 139 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Maurice Van Robays	Outfielders	17	batting	328	76	1	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 129 of 171 batters in the available 1942 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.
Jimmy Wasdell	Outfielders	11	batting	409	106	3	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 73 of 171 batters in the available 1942 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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 Wyrostek	Outfielders	23	batting	35	4	0	.114	—	—	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.
Ed Leip	Outfielders	3	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: 1942 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1942 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:34:06.224297+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.