1947 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
Jim Bagby	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.67	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.
Ed Bahr	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	4.59	Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.59 over 82.33 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 Behrman	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	9.12	Below average (39) — 107 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 9.12 over 24.67 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.
Tiny Bonham	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.67	3.85	Average (51) — 55 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.85 over 149.67 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 Gables	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	54.00	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.
Ken Heintzelman	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	20.25	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.
Art Herring	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.44	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.
Kirby Higbe	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.00	3.72	Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 225.00 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.
Lee Howard	Pitchers	--	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.
Al Lyons	Pitchers	2	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.31	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.
Cal McLish	Pitchers	28,40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Hugh Mulcahy	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	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 Nagy	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	5.79	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.
Fritz Ostermueller	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	3.84	Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 183.00 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.
Mel Queen	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	4.01	Average (50) — 60 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 74.00 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.
Preacher Roe	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.00	5.25	Below average (43) — 100 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 144.00 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	—	—	—	—	121.00	3.57	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 121.00 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.
Elmer Singleton	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.31	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	—	—	—	—	89.00	5.26	Below average (44) — 96 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 5.26 over 89.00 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.
Lou Tost	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Roger Wolff	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	8.70	Below average (39) — 107 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 8.70 over 30.00 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.
Dixie Howell	Catchers	1	batting	214	59	4	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Roy Jarvis	Catchers	31	batting	45	7	1	.156	—	—	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.
Clyde Kluttz	Catchers	10	batting	232	70	6	.302	—	—	Average (57) — 22 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Bill Salkeld	Catchers	1,2	batting	61	13	0	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 191 batters in the available 1947 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.
Billy Sullivan	Catchers	14,42	batting	55	14	0	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Eddie Basinski	Infielders	8	batting	161	32	4	.199	—	—	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 161 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.
Jimmy Bloodworth	Infielders	2,19	batting	316	79	7	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Pete Castiglione	Infielders	9	batting	50	14	0	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Billy Cox	Infielders	6	batting	529	145	15	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Elbie Fletcher	Infielders	3	batting	157	38	1	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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 Greenberg	Infielders	5	batting	402	100	25	.249	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 at-bats and 25 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	616	183	9	.297	—	—	Average (57) — 22 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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.
Billy Herman	Infielders	11	batting	47	10	0	.213	—	—	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.
Gene Mauch	Infielders	19,42	batting	30	9	0	.300	—	—	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.
Whitey Wietelmann	Infielders	7	batting	128	30	1	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Ralph Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	565	177	51	.313	—	—	Strong (69) — 2 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 at-bats and 51 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.
Culley Rikard	Outfielders	12	batting	324	93	4	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Jim Russell	Outfielders	17	batting	478	121	8	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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.
Wally Westlake	Outfielders	15	batting	407	111	17	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 29 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 at-bats and 17 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.
Gene Woodling	Outfielders	14	batting	79	21	0	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 96 of 191 batters in the available 1947 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.
Al Gionfriddo	Outfielders	18	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.

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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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:20:27.020433+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.