1953 Milwaukee Braves

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
Johnny Antonelli	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.33	3.18	Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 175.33 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.
Vern Bickford	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	5.28	Average (46) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 58.00 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 Buhl	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.33	2.97	Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 154.33 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.
Lew Burdette	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	3.24	Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 175.00 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.
Dave Cole	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.59	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.
Joey Jay	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	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.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	20	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Virgil Jester	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	22.50	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.
Ernie Johnson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Dave Jolly	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Don Liddle	Pitchers	15,43	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.67	3.08	Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 128.67 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.
Warren Spahn	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	265.67	2.10	Strong (66) — 1 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.10 over 265.67 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.
Max Surkont	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.00	4.18	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 170.00 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.
Jim Wilson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.00	4.34	Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.34 over 114.00 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.
Paul Burris	Catchers	14	batting	1	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.
Walker Cooper	Catchers	39	batting	137	30	3	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Del Crandall	Catchers	1	batting	382	104	15	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Ebba St. Claire	Catchers	42	batting	80	16	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 80 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.
Joe Adcock	Infielders	9	batting	590	168	18	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 18 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 Crowe	Infielders	37	batting	42	12	2	.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.
Jack Dittmer	Infielders	6	batting	504	134	9	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Harry Hanebrink	Infielders	2	batting	80	19	1	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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 Logan	Infielders	23	batting	611	167	11	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 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.
Eddie Mathews	Infielders	41	batting	579	175	47	.302	—	—	Strong (64) — 6 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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.
Mel Roach	Infielders	14	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.
Sibby Sisti	Infielders	13	batting	23	5	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.
Bill Bruton	Outfielders	38	batting	613	153	1	.250	—	—	Average (46) — 154 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 613 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.
Sid Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	464	127	19	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 at-bats and 19 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.
Andy Pafko	Outfielders	48	batting	516	153	17	.297	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 17 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 Pendleton	Outfielders	3	batting	251	75	7	.299	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 at-bats and 7 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 Thorpe	Outfielders	18	batting	37	6	0	.162	—	—	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 Klaus	Outfielders	2	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.

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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 Milwaukee Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:01:30.132027+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.