1943 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	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.14	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	—	—	—	—	193.67	2.60	Average (56) — 16 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 193.67 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.
Cookie Cuccurullo	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	6.43	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Johnny Gee	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.00	4.28	Average (46) — 92 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 82.00 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.
Hank Gornicki	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.00	3.98	Average (47) — 84 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 147.00 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	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	1.70	Average (56) — 16 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 1.70 over 47.67 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.
Wally Hebert	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.00	2.98	Average (53) — 41 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 184.00 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	—	—	—	—	195.00	2.72	Average (55) — 23 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 195.00 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	—	—	—	—	27.00	2.33	Average (53) — 41 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 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.
Johnny Podgajny	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	4.72	Average (47) — 84 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 4.72 over 34.33 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.
Xavier Rescigno	Pitchers	4	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.67	2.98	Average (53) — 41 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 132.67 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.
Rip Sewell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	265.33	2.54	Average (57) — 9 of 114 pitchers in the available 1943 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 265.33 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.
Harry Shuman	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.32	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.
Bill Baker	Catchers	1	batting	172	47	1	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 67 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Hank Camelli	Catchers	22	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.
Al López	Catchers	12	batting	372	98	1	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Pete Coscarart	Infielders	5	batting	491	119	0	.242	—	—	Average (46) — 142 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Bob Elliott	Infielders	8	batting	581	183	7	.315	—	—	Strong (61) — 7 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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.
Elbie Fletcher	Infielders	3	batting	544	154	9	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 28 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Huck Geary	Infielders	4	batting	166	25	1	.151	—	—	Below average (37) — 187 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Frankie Gustine	Infielders	16	batting	414	120	0	.290	—	—	Average (54) — 43 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Tony Ordeñana	Infielders	2	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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 Rubeling	Infielders	4	batting	168	44	0	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Johnny Barrett	Outfielders	18	batting	290	67	1	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 142 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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 Colman	Outfielders	23	batting	59	16	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Vince DiMaggio	Outfielders	9	batting	580	144	15	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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.
Tommy O'Brien	Outfielders	11,26	batting	232	72	2	.310	—	—	Average (58) — 15 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Jim Russell	Outfielders	32	batting	533	138	4	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Maurice Van Robays	Outfielders	17	batting	236	68	1	.288	—	—	Average (54) — 43 of 187 batters in the available 1943 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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 Wyrostek	Outfielders	14	batting	79	12	0	.152	—	—	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 79 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 Wasdell	Outfielders	--	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:31:23.952469+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.