1948 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
Tommy Byrne	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.30	Average (57) — 12 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 133.67 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.
Karl Drews	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	3.79	Average (52) — 42 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 38.00 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.
Red Embree	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	3.76	Average (53) — 35 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 76.67 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.
Randy Gumpert	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	2.88	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 25.00 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.
Frank Hiller	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	4.04	Average (51) — 53 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 62.33 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.
Eddie Lopat	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.67	3.65	Average (56) — 20 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 226.67 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.
Cuddles Marshall	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	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.
Joe Page	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	4.26	Average (51) — 53 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 107.67 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.
Bob Porterfield	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.00	4.50	Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 78.00 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.
Vic Raschi	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	222.67	3.84	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 222.67 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.
Allie Reynolds	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	236.33	3.77	Average (55) — 23 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 236.33 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.
Spec Shea	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.67	3.41	Average (57) — 12 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 155.67 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.
Dick Starr	Pitchers	19,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	4.50	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.
Yogi Berra	Catchers	8	batting	469	143	14	.305	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 at-bats and 14 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 Houk	Catchers	32	batting	29	8	0	.276	—	—	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.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	29	batting	38	8	0	.211	—	—	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.
Gus Niarhos	Catchers	38	batting	228	61	0	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 88 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Charlie Silvera	Catchers	40,46	batting	14	8	0	.571	—	—	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.
Bobby Brown	Infielders	6	batting	363	109	3	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 37 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Frankie Crosetti	Infielders	2	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	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.
Billy Johnson	Infielders	24	batting	446	131	12	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 27 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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.
George McQuinn	Infielders	9	batting	302	75	11	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 at-bats and 11 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 Phillips	Infielders	34,36	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.
Phil Rizzuto	Infielders	10	batting	464	117	6	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 103 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Steve Souchock	Infielders	41	batting	118	24	3	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 148 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Snuffy Stirnweiss	Infielders	1	batting	515	130	3	.252	—	—	Average (48) — 120 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Hank Bauer	Outfielders	25	batting	50	9	1	.180	—	—	Average (46) — 148 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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 DiMaggio	Outfielders	5	batting	594	190	39	.320	—	—	Strong (66) — 5 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 39 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 Henrich	Outfielders	15	batting	598	181	25	.308	—	—	Strong (60) — 12 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 598 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.
Charlie Keller	Outfielders	12	batting	247	66	6	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 65 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Johnny Lindell	Outfielders	27	batting	309	138	13	.317	—	—	Excellent (79) — 1 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Cliff Mapes	Outfielders	3,13	batting	88	22	1	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 103 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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 Collins	Outfielders	42	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Lonny Frey	Outfielders	14	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.
Bud Stewart	Outfielders	42	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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: 1948 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1948 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:17:00.030691+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.