1944 Cleveland Indians

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
Jim Bagby	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	4.33	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 79.00 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 Bonness	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	7.71	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 Calvert	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.56	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.
Red Embree	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	13.50	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.
Steve Gromek	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.67	2.56	Average (59) — 10 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 2.56 over 203.67 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.
Mel Harder	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	3.71	Average (48) — 67 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 196.33 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.
Earl Henry	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.58	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 Heving	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.96	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.
Vern Kennedy	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	5.03	Below average (41) — 90 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 5.03 over 59.00 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.
Hal Kleine	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.75	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.
Ed Klieman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Mike Naymick	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	9.69	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 Poat	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.13	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.
Allie Reynolds	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.00	3.30	Average (51) — 47 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 158.00 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.
Al Smith	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.67	3.42	Average (50) — 57 of 99 pitchers in the available 1944 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 181.67 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.
Jim Devlin	Catchers	4	batting	1	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.
Russ Lyon	Catchers	38	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Jim McDonnell	Catchers	29	batting	43	10	0	.233	—	—	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.
Buddy Rosar	Catchers	2	batting	331	87	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 89 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 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.
Hank Ruszkowski	Catchers	16	batting	8	3	0	.375	—	—	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.
Norm Schlueter	Catchers	4	batting	122	15	0	.123	—	—	Below average (35) — 182 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
George Susce	Catchers	28	batting	61	14	0	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 122 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Steve Biras	Infielders	37	batting	2	2	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Lou Boudreau	Infielders	5	batting	584	191	3	.327	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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.
Jimmy Grant	Infielders	36	batting	99	27	1	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Ken Keltner	Infielders	8	batting	573	169	13	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 at-bats and 13 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 Mack	Infielders	38	batting	284	66	0	.232	—	—	Average (45) — 153 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Rusty Peters	Infielders	3	batting	282	63	1	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 158 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Mickey Rocco	Infielders	9	batting	653	174	13	.266	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 653 at-bats and 13 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.
Roy Cullenbine	Outfielders	1	batting	571	162	16	.284	—	—	Average (58) — 25 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Jeff Heath	Outfielders	24	batting	151	50	5	.331	—	—	Strong (61) — 10 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Myril Hoag	Outfielders	17	batting	277	79	1	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 277 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.
Oris Hockett	Outfielders	34	batting	457	132	1	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.
Paul O'Dea	Outfielders	6	both	173	55	0	.318	4.33	2.08	Average (57) — 33 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Pat Seerey	Outfielders	23	batting	342	80	15	.234	—	—	Average (51) — 81 of 182 batters in the available 1944 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 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.

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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: 1944 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1944 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:27:35.393456+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.