1953 New York Yankees

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
Ewell Blackwell	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	3.66	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.
Whitey Ford	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	3.00	Average (59) — 5 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 207.00 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.
Tom Gorman	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.39	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.
Steve Kraly	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	3.24	Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.24 over 25.00 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 Kuzava	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	3.31	Average (55) — 24 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 92.33 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.
Eddie Lopat	Pitchers	30	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.
Jim McDonald	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.82	Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 129.67 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 Miller	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	4.76	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 34.00 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 Raschi	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	181.00	3.33	Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 181.00 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.
Allie Reynolds	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	3.41	Average (55) — 24 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 145.00 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 Sain	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.00	3.00	Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 189.00 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.
Ray Scarborough	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.29	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.
Art Schallock	Pitchers	20,38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.95	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.
Johnny Schmitz	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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.
Yogi Berra	Catchers	8	batting	503	149	27	.296	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 at-bats and 27 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 Houk	Catchers	32	batting	9	2	0	.333	—	—	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.
Charlie Silvera	Catchers	29	batting	82	23	0	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Loren Babe	Infielders	38	batting	18	6	2	.333	—	—	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.
Don Bollweg	Infielders	45	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim Brideweser	Infielders	27	batting	3	3	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Andy Carey	Infielders	6	batting	81	26	4	.321	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Jerry Coleman	Infielders	42	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Joe Collins	Infielders	15	batting	387	104	17	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	1	batting	587	151	15	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Gil McDougald	Infielders	12	batting	581	154	10	.285	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 at-bats and 10 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.
Willy Miranda	Infielders	20	batting	58	13	1	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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 Mize	Infielders	36	batting	104	26	4	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Phil Rizzuto	Infielders	10	batting	413	112	2	.271	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Gus Triandos	Infielders	26	batting	51	8	1	.157	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Frank Verdi	Infielders	44	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.
Hank Bauer	Outfielders	9	batting	437	133	10	.304	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 10 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.
Mickey Mantle	Outfielders	7	batting	461	136	21	.295	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 at-bats and 21 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.
Irv Noren	Outfielders	25	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Renna	Outfielders	28	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gene Woodling	Outfielders	14	batting	395	121	10	.306	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 at-bats and 10 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 Cerv	Outfielders	41	batting	6	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.
Art Schult	Outfielders	43	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: 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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:02:58.696079+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.