1953 Philadelphia Phillies

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
Karl Drews	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.33	4.52	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 185.33 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.
Andy Hansen	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.03	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.
Thornton Kipper	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.73	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.
Jim Konstanty	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	4.43	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 170.67 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.
Johnny Lindell	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	4.24	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 23.33 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 Miller	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.33	4.00	Average (51) — 50 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 157.33 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.
Kent Peterson	Pitchers	33,27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.67	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.
Tom Qualters	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	162.00	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.
Steve Ridzik	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.00	3.77	Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 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.
Robin Roberts	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	346.67	2.75	Strong (62) — 2 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 346.67 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.
Curt Simmons	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.00	3.21	Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 238.00 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 Stuffel	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	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.
Smoky Burgess	Catchers	21	batting	312	91	4	.292	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Stan Lopata	Catchers	29	batting	234	56	8	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Tommy Glaviano	Infielders	3	batting	74	15	3	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 154 of 192 batters in the available 1953 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.
Granny Hamner	Infielders	2	batting	609	168	21	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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.
Willie Jones	Infielders	6	batting	481	108	19	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 161 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 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.
Ted Kazanski	Infielders	7	batting	360	78	2	.217	—	—	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 360 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 Lohrke	Infielders	7	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Connie Ryan	Infielders	8	batting	247	73	5	.296	—	—	Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Earl Torgeson	Infielders	9	batting	379	104	11	.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 379 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 Waitkus	Infielders	4	batting	247	72	1	.291	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Richie Ashburn	Outfielders	1	batting	622	205	2	.330	—	—	Strong (61) — 8 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 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.
Mel Clark	Outfielders	6,16	batting	198	59	0	.298	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Del Ennis	Outfielders	14	batting	578	165	29	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 29 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.
Jackie Mayo	Outfielders	15	batting	4	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.
Bill Nicholson	Outfielders	12	batting	62	13	2	.210	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Stan Palys	Outfielders	23	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.
Johnny Wyrostek	Outfielders	17	batting	409	111	6	.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 409 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.

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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 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:03:25.414973+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.