1949 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
Tiny Bonham	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.00	4.25	Average (51) — 51 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 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.
Hugh Casey	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.66	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.
Cliff Chambers	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.33	3.96	Average (53) — 35 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 177.33 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 Chesnes	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.33	5.88	Below average (40) — 101 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.88 over 145.33 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.
Murry Dickson	Pitchers	18,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.33	3.29	Average (58) — 10 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 224.33 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.
Hal Gregg	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	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.
Harry Gumbert	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.86	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	—	—	—	—	15.33	13.50	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.
Vic Lombardi	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.00	4.57	Average (49) — 67 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 134.00 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.
Bob Muncrief	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	6.31	Below average (44) — 91 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 6.31 over 35.67 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.
Ray Poat	Pitchers	27,37	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	6.25	Below average (44) — 91 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 6.25 over 36.00 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 Riddle	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	5.33	Average (45) — 86 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 74.33 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.
Rip Sewell	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	3.97	Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 76.00 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.
Junior Walsh	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	5.06	Average (48) — 70 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 42.67 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.
Bill Werle	Pitchers	19,29	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.00	4.24	Average (51) — 51 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 221.00 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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	9	batting	160	42	2	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 102 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Phil Masi	Catchers	17	batting	135	37	2	.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 135 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.
Clyde McCullough	Catchers	8	batting	241	57	4	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 143 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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.
Monty Basgall	Infielders	10	batting	308	67	2	.218	—	—	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 308 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.
Eddie Bockman	Infielders	3	batting	220	49	6	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 157 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Pete Castiglione	Infielders	16	batting	448	120	6	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 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.
Les Fleming	Infielders	2	batting	31	8	0	.258	—	—	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 Hopp	Infielders	12	batting	371	118	5	.318	—	—	Average (59) — 16 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Danny Murtaugh	Infielders	7	batting	236	48	2	.203	—	—	Below average (41) — 189 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Jack Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	56	13	0	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Bobby Rhawn	Infielders	17	batting	7	1	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.
Stan Rojek	Infielders	6	batting	557	136	0	.244	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Ed Stevens	Infielders	5	batting	221	58	4	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Ted Beard	Outfielders	17	batting	24	2	0	.083	—	—	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.
Wally Judnich	Outfielders	14	batting	35	8	0	.229	—	—	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 Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	549	170	54	.310	—	—	Strong (68) — 4 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 54 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.
Marv Rackley	Outfielders	17	batting	35	11	0	.314	—	—	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.
Dino Restelli	Outfielders	14	batting	232	58	12	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 68 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Tom Saffell	Outfielders	18	batting	205	66	2	.322	—	—	Average (58) — 20 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Dixie Walker	Outfielders	11	batting	181	51	1	.282	—	—	Average (52) — 68 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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.
Wally Westlake	Outfielders	15	batting	525	148	23	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 at-bats and 23 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 Cassini	Outfielders	19	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: 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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:14:51.372057+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.