1949 Cincinnati Reds

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
Ewell Blackwell	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.23	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 Burkhart	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Walker Cress	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jess Dobernic	Pitchers	17,39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.78	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.
Eddie Erautt	Pitchers	33,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.67	3.36	Average (56) — 17 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 112.67 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 Fanovich	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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.
Howie Fox	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	3.98	Average (53) — 35 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 215.00 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.
Harry Gumbert	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.53	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.
Dixie Howell	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	8.10	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.
Buddy Lively	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.33	3.92	Average (53) — 35 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 103.33 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.
Harry Perkowski	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	4.56	Average (50) — 61 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 23.67 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.
Kent Peterson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	6.24	Below average (42) — 98 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 6.24 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.
Ken Raffensberger	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	284.00	3.39	Average (58) — 10 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 284.00 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 Vander Meer	Pitchers	32,33	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.67	4.90	Average (47) — 77 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 159.67 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.
Herm Wehmeier	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	213.33	4.68	Average (48) — 70 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 213.33 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.
Walker Cooper	Catchers	7	batting	307	86	16	.280	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 at-bats and 16 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.
Dixie Howell	Catchers	6	batting	172	42	2	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Ray Mueller	Catchers	7	batting	106	29	1	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Johnny Pramesa	Catchers	8	batting	25	6	1	.240	—	—	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 Adams	Infielders	12	batting	277	70	0	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 143 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 277 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.
Jimmy Bloodworth	Infielders	11	batting	452	118	9	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Claude Corbitt	Infielders	14	batting	94	17	0	.181	—	—	Below average (42) — 184 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Grady Hatton	Infielders	15	batting	537	141	11	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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.
Ted Kluszewski	Infielders	18	batting	531	164	8	.309	—	—	Average (59) — 16 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Chuck Kress	Infielders	17	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Sammy Meeks	Infielders	14	batting	36	11	2	.306	—	—	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.
Virgil Stallcup	Infielders	10	batting	575	146	3	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 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.
Frank Baumholtz	Outfielders	21	batting	81	19	1	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Danny Litwhiler	Outfielders	28	batting	292	85	11	.291	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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.
Peanuts Lowrey	Outfielders	21	batting	309	85	2	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Lloyd Merriman	Outfielders	20	batting	287	66	4	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Wally Post	Outfielders	29	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Hank Sauer	Outfielders	29	batting	152	36	4	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Harry Walker	Outfielders	29	batting	314	100	1	.318	—	—	Average (58) — 20 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Johnny Wyrostek	Outfielders	22	batting	474	118	9	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.

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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: 1949 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1949 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:13:33.198179+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.