1953 Chicago White Sox

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
Luis Aloma	Pitchers	11	both	6	0	0	.000	38.33	4.70	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 38.33 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.
Gene Bearden	Pitchers	36	both	21	4	0	.190	58.33	2.93	Average (55) — 24 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 58.33 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.
Tommy Byrne	Pitchers	27	both	18	3	1	.167	16.00	10.13	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.
Sandy Consuegra	Pitchers	30,20	both	35	2	0	.057	124.00	2.54	Strong (60) — 4 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 124.00 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.
Joe Dobson	Pitchers	29	both	29	2	0	.069	100.67	3.67	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 100.67 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.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	12	both	41	7	0	.171	145.67	3.40	Average (55) — 24 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 145.67 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.
Mike Fornieles	Pitchers	16	both	41	4	0	.098	153.00	3.59	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 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.
Earl Harrist	Pitchers	35	both	1	0	0	.000	8.33	7.56	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.
Hal Hudson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	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.
Connie Johnson	Pitchers	24,45	both	20	1	0	.050	60.67	3.56	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 60.67 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 Keegan	Pitchers	15	both	28	9	0	.321	98.67	2.74	Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 98.67 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.
Lou Kretlow	Pitchers	23	both	4	0	0	.000	20.67	3.48	Average (51) — 50 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 20.67 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.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	87	11	0	.126	271.33	2.72	Strong (61) — 3 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 271.33 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.
Saul Rogovin	Pitchers	35,14	both	37	5	0	.135	131.00	5.22	Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 131.00 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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	23	both	63	15	1	.238	176.33	2.86	Average (59) — 5 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.86 over 176.33 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.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	10	batting	334	96	8	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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.
Bud Sheely	Catchers	30	batting	46	10	0	.217	—	—	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.
Red Wilson	Catchers	26	batting	164	41	0	.250	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Neil Berry	Infielders	34	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Bob Boyd	Infielders	31	batting	165	49	3	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	552	154	2	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Allie Clark	Infielders	18	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.
Sam Dente	Infielders	20	batting	0	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.
Bob Elliott	Infielders	27	batting	208	54	4	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Ferris Fain	Infielders	8	batting	446	114	6	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	624	178	3	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
Rocky Krsnich	Infielders	6	batting	129	26	1	.202	—	—	Below average (43) — 176 of 192 batters in the available 1953 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.
Fred Marsh	Infielders	25	batting	95	19	2	.200	—	—	Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Connie Ryan	Infielders	3	batting	54	12	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Vern Stephens	Infielders	3	batting	129	24	1	.186	—	—	Below average (41) — 188 of 192 batters in the available 1953 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.
Sam Mele	Outfielders	5	batting	481	132	12	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	556	174	15	.313	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 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.
Jim Rivera	Outfielders	7	batting	567	147	11	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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.
Bud Stewart	Outfielders	21	batting	59	16	2	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Bill Wilson	Outfielders	38	batting	17	1	0	.059	—	—	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 Wright	Outfielders	32	batting	132	33	2	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.

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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: 1953 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1953 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:02:19.900443+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.