1945 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
Boom-Boom Beck	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.00	2.14	Average (57) — 13 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.14 over 63.00 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.
Max Butcher	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.33	3.03	Average (54) — 29 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 169.33 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.
Cookie Cuccurullo	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.24	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.
Ken Gables	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.67	4.15	Average (46) — 93 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 138.67 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.
Al Gerheauser	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.33	3.91	Average (48) — 80 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 140.33 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 Lanning	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	36.00	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.
Fritz Ostermueller	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.67	4.57	Average (45) — 99 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 80.67 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.
Xavier Rescigno	Pitchers	4	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.72	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.
Preacher Roe	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.00	2.87	Average (56) — 18 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 235.00 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.
Rip Sewell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.00	4.07	Average (46) — 93 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 188.00 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.
Ray Starr	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.45	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	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.31	Average (52) — 43 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 228.33 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 Camelli	Catchers	2	batting	2	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.
Spud Davis	Catchers	36	batting	33	8	0	.242	—	—	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	243	53	0	.218	—	—	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 243 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 Salkeld	Catchers	1	batting	267	83	15	.311	—	—	Strong (64) — 3 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Vic Barnhart	Infielders	17	batting	201	54	0	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 86 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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	Infielders	23	batting	153	32	4	.209	—	—	Average (46) — 154 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Pete Coscarart	Infielders	5	batting	392	95	8	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 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.
Babe Dahlgren	Infielders	7	batting	531	133	5	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 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.
Bob Elliott	Infielders	8	batting	541	157	8	.290	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Frankie Gustine	Infielders	16	batting	478	134	2	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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.
Lee Handley	Infielders	6	batting	312	93	1	.298	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Jack Saltzgaver	Infielders	4	batting	117	38	0	.325	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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 Zak	Infielders	14	batting	28	4	0	.143	—	—	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.
Johnny Barrett	Outfielders	18	batting	507	130	15	.256	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 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.
Al Gionfriddo	Outfielders	3	batting	409	116	2	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 52 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Tommy O'Brien	Outfielders	11	batting	161	54	0	.335	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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	32	batting	510	145	12	.284	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 at-bats and 12 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.
Lloyd Waner	Outfielders	15	batting	19	5	0	.263	—	—	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.
Bill Rodgers	Outfielders	4	batting	1	1	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.
Joe Vitelli	Outfielders	25	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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:25:54.455459+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.