1943 Chicago White Sox

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 Dietrich	Pitchers	18	both	56	8	1	.143	186.67	2.80	Average (55) — 23 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 186.67 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.
Orval Grove	Pitchers	45	both	66	12	0	.182	216.33	2.75	Average (55) — 23 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 216.33 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.
Joe Haynes	Pitchers	35	both	34	9	0	.265	109.33	2.96	Average (53) — 41 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 109.33 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.
Johnny Humphries	Pitchers	26	both	69	20	0	.290	188.33	3.30	Average (51) — 60 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 188.33 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.
Thornton Lee	Pitchers	27	both	42	3	0	.071	127.00	4.18	Average (46) — 92 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 127.00 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.
Gordon Maltzberger	Pitchers	37	both	25	3	0	.120	98.67	2.46	Average (55) — 23 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.46 over 98.67 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.
Buck Ross	Pitchers	19	both	46	4	1	.087	149.33	3.19	Average (52) — 52 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 over 149.33 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.
Eddie Smith	Pitchers	46	both	69	11	1	.159	187.67	3.69	Average (49) — 73 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 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.
Floyd Speer	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Bill Swift	Pitchers	48	both	10	1	0	.100	51.33	4.21	Average (47) — 84 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 51.33 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.
Jake Wade	Pitchers	24	both	27	4	0	.148	83.67	3.01	Average (52) — 52 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 83.67 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.
Vince Castino	Catchers	14	batting	101	23	2	.228	—	—	Average (48) — 122 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Mike Tresh	Catchers	15	batting	279	60	0	.215	—	—	Below average (43) — 167 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Tom Turner	Catchers	17	batting	154	37	2	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Luke Appling	Infielders	4	batting	585	192	3	.328	—	—	Strong (63) — 4 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Tony Cuccinello	Infielders	47	batting	103	28	2	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 67 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Dick Culler	Infielders	28	batting	148	32	0	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 152 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Jimmy Grant	Infielders	7	batting	197	51	4	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 67 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 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.
Don Hanski	Infielders	34	both	21	5	0	.238	1.00	0.00	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.
Ralph Hodgin	Infielders	25	batting	407	128	1	.314	—	—	Average (59) — 11 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Don Kolloway	Infielders	47	batting	348	75	1	.216	—	—	Below average (43) — 167 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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 Kuhel	Infielders	3	batting	531	113	5	.213	—	—	Below average (42) — 174 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Cass Michaels	Infielders	29	batting	7	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.
Skeeter Webb	Infielders	2	batting	213	50	0	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 142 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Guy Curtright	Outfielders	12	batting	488	142	3	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 28 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 488 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.
Wally Moses	Outfielders	9	batting	599	147	3	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 132 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Moose Solters	Outfielders	6	batting	97	15	1	.155	—	—	Below average (41) — 181 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Thurman Tucker	Outfielders	8	batting	528	124	3	.235	—	—	Average (46) — 142 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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.
Frank Kalin	Outfielders	36	batting	4	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: 1943 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1943 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:29:56.205510+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.