1950 Pittsburgh Pirates

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
Frank Barrett	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Hank Borowy	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	6.39	Average (46) — 78 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 over 25.33 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.
Cliff Chambers	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.33	4.30	Average (52) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 249.33 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	—	—	—	—	49.00	5.54	Average (47) — 72 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 5.54 over 49.00 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.
Murry Dickson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.00	3.80	Average (55) — 19 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 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.
Hal Gregg	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Harry Gumbert	Pitchers	37	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.
Vern Law	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.00	4.92	Average (48) — 69 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 128.00 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 Lombardi	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.60	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.
Bill Macdonald	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.00	4.29	Average (52) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 153.00 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.
Woody Main	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.87	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.
Windy McCall	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.45	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.
Frank Papish	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	27.00	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.
Bill Pierro	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	10.55	Below average (36) — 98 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 10.55 over 29.00 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	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	5.98	Below average (42) — 90 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 5.98 over 120.33 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.
Junior Walsh	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.05	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.
Bill Werle	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.33	4.60	Average (50) — 56 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 over 215.33 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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	9	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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 McCullough	Catchers	8	batting	279	71	6	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Ray Mueller	Catchers	9	batting	156	42	6	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 71 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Earl Turner	Catchers	10	batting	74	18	3	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 104 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Johnny Berardino	Infielders	10	batting	131	27	1	.206	—	—	Below average (43) — 177 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Pete Castiglione	Infielders	16	batting	263	67	3	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 263 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.
Dale Coogan	Infielders	3	batting	129	31	1	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 127 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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 Dillinger	Infielders	3	batting	222	64	1	.288	—	—	Average (52) — 71 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Nanny Fernandez	Infielders	11	batting	198	51	6	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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 Hopp	Infielders	12	batting	318	108	8	.340	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.
Danny Murtaugh	Infielders	7	batting	367	108	2	.294	—	—	Average (53) — 60 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Danny O'Connell	Infielders	11	batting	315	92	8	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Jack Phillips	Infielders	5	both	208	61	5	.293	—	7.20	Average (54) — 51 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Stan Rojek	Infielders	6	batting	230	59	0	.257	—	—	Average (47) — 127 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Hank Schenz	Infielders	2	batting	101	23	1	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 136 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Ed Stevens	Infielders	37	batting	46	9	0	.196	—	—	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.
George Strickland	Infielders	14	batting	27	3	0	.111	—	—	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.
Ted Beard	Outfielders	17	batting	177	41	4	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 136 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Gus Bell	Outfielders	18,21	batting	422	119	8	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 60 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Ralph Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	547	149	47	.272	—	—	Average (58) — 21 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 at-bats and 47 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 Rickert	Outfielders	13	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
Tom Saffell	Outfielders	18,21	batting	182	37	2	.203	—	—	Below average (42) — 186 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Wally Westlake	Outfielders	15	batting	477	136	24	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 24 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: 1950 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1950 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:12:04.419562+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.