1945 New York Yankees

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 Bevens	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.00	3.67	Average (49) — 72 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 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.
Tiny Bonham	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.67	3.29	Average (52) — 43 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 180.67 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.
Hank Borowy	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.33	3.13	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 132.33 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.
Spud Chandler	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.00	4.65	Average (47) — 88 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 31.00 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.
Atley Donald	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	2.97	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 63.67 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.
Monk Dubiel	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.33	4.64	Below average (43) — 108 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 151.33 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.
Al Gettel	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.67	3.90	Average (48) — 80 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 154.67 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.
Ken Holcombe	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.79	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 Page	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	2.82	Average (55) — 24 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 102.00 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.
Steve Roser	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.67	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 Ruffing	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.33	2.89	Average (54) — 29 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 87.33 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.
Paul Schreiber	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Jim Turner	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.64	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 Zuber	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.00	3.19	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.19 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.
Herb Crompton	Catchers	16	batting	99	19	0	.192	—	—	Below average (43) — 179 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Bill Drescher	Catchers	29,36	batting	126	34	0	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 86 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Mike Garbark	Catchers	10	batting	176	38	1	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Aaron Robinson	Catchers	8	batting	160	45	8	.281	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 at-bats and 8 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 Buzas	Infielders	12	batting	65	17	0	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Frankie Crosetti	Infielders	2	batting	441	105	4	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 139 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Nick Etten	Infielders	5	batting	565	161	18	.285	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 at-bats and 18 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.
Oscar Grimes	Infielders	7	batting	480	127	4	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 86 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Mike Milosevich	Infielders	26	batting	69	15	0	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 139 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Don Savage	Infielders	6	batting	58	13	0	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 139 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Snuffy Stirnweiss	Infielders	1	batting	632	195	10	.309	—	—	Strong (61) — 6 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 632 at-bats and 10 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.
Russ Derry	Outfielders	27	batting	253	57	13	.225	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Charlie Keller	Outfielders	12	batting	163	49	10	.301	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 at-bats and 10 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 Lindell	Outfielders	8	batting	159	45	1	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Hersh Martin	Outfielders	9	batting	408	109	7	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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.
Bud Metheny	Outfielders	3	batting	509	126	8	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 at-bats and 8 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.
Tuck Stainback	Outfielders	18	batting	327	84	5	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 86 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Paul Waner	Outfielders	22	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: 1945 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1945 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:25:17.422878+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.