1947 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
Hi Bithorn	Pitchers	--	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Earl Caldwell	Pitchers	46	both	7	0	0	.000	54.33	3.64	Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 54.33 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.
Pete Gebrian	Pitchers	28	both	13	0	0	.000	66.33	4.48	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 66.33 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.
Bob Gillespie	Pitchers	36	both	33	2	0	.061	118.00	4.73	Average (46) — 87 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 118.00 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.
Orval Grove	Pitchers	45	both	48	7	0	.146	135.67	4.44	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 135.67 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.
Earl Harrist	Pitchers	25,49	both	24	5	0	.208	93.67	3.56	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 93.67 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.
Joe Haynes	Pitchers	35	both	65	17	0	.262	182.00	2.42	Strong (61) — 2 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.42 over 182.00 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.
Thornton Lee	Pitchers	27	both	29	6	0	.207	86.67	4.47	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 86.67 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.
Ed Lopat	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gordon Maltzberger	Pitchers	37	both	7	1	0	.143	63.67	3.39	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 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.
Frank Papish	Pitchers	17	both	58	5	0	.086	199.00	3.26	Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 199.00 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 Rigney	Pitchers	29	both	14	0	0	.000	50.67	1.95	Average (57) — 10 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 1.95 over 50.67 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.
Red Ruffing	Pitchers	34	both	24	5	0	.208	53.00	6.11	Below average (43) — 100 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 6.11 over 53.00 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.
Eddie Smith	Pitchers	49,18	both	6	1	0	.167	33.33	7.29	Below average (41) — 103 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 7.29 over 33.33 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.
George Dickey	Catchers	19	batting	211	47	1	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 162 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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 Stephenson	Catchers	26	batting	35	5	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.
Mike Tresh	Catchers	15	batting	274	66	0	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Luke Appling	Infielders	4	batting	503	154	8	.306	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Floyd Baker	Infielders	8	batting	371	98	0	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Jake Jones	Infielders	3	batting	171	41	3	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Don Kolloway	Infielders	47	batting	485	135	2	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Cass Michaels	Infielders	28,7	batting	355	97	3	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Jack Wallaesa	Infielders	7,12	batting	205	40	7	.195	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Rudy York	Infielders	3	batting	400	97	15	.243	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Loyd Christopher	Outfielders	5,24	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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	Outfielders	24,25	batting	180	53	1	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.
Bob Kennedy	Outfielders	5,36	batting	428	112	6	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 at-bats and 6 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.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	38,9	batting	551	142	2	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Thurman Tucker	Outfielders	2	batting	254	60	1	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Taffy Wright	Outfielders	6	batting	401	130	4	.324	—	—	Strong (60) — 9 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Joe Kuhel	Outfielders	14	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.

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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: 1947 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:18:56.930893+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.