1953 St. Louis Browns

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
Mike Blyzka	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	6.39	Below average (38) — 106 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 over 94.33 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.
Harry Brecheen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	3.07	Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 117.33 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 Cain	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	6.23	Below average (39) — 104 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 over 99.67 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 Habenicht	Pitchers	35,39	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.
Bobo Holloman	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.33	5.23	Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 65.33 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.
Lou Kretlow	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.00	5.11	Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 81.00 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.
Max Lanier	Pitchers	5	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	7.25	Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 7.25 over 22.33 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.
Don Larsen	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	4.16	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 192.67 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.
Dick Littlefield	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.33	5.08	Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.08 over 152.33 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.
Satchel Paige	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.53	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.
Duane Pillette	Pitchers	12,21	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	4.48	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 166.67 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.
Marlin Stuart	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.94	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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.00	3.07	Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 88.00 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 Turley	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.33	3.28	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.28 over 60.33 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.
Hal White	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Clint Courtney	Catchers	11	batting	355	89	4	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Babe Martin	Catchers	32	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.
Les Moss	Catchers	10	batting	239	66	2	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 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.
Neil Berry	Infielders	34	batting	99	28	0	.283	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Bob Elliott	Infielders	40	batting	160	40	5	.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 160 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.
Billy Hunter	Infielders	6	batting	567	124	1	.219	—	—	Below average (40) — 191 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 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 Kellert	Infielders	2	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.
Dick Kryhoski	Infielders	16	batting	338	94	16	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 at-bats and 16 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 Lipon	Infielders	34	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Marty Marion	Infielders	4	batting	7	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.
Ed Mickelson	Infielders	9	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Willy Miranda	Infielders	1	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Roy Sievers	Infielders	7	batting	285	77	8	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 285 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.
Vern Stephens	Infielders	40	batting	165	53	4	.321	—	—	Average (58) — 17 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 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.
Bobby Young	Infielders	5	batting	537	137	4	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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.
Jim Dyck	Outfielders	8	batting	334	71	9	.213	—	—	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 334 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.
Hank Edwards	Outfielders	15	batting	106	21	0	.198	—	—	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 106 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.
Johnny Groth	Outfielders	3	batting	557	141	10	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Dick Kokos	Outfielders	19	batting	299	72	13	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 at-bats and 13 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.
Don Lenhardt	Outfielders	14	batting	303	96	10	.317	—	—	Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Jim Pisoni	Outfielders	--	batting	12	1	1	.083	—	—	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.
Vic Wertz	Outfielders	20	batting	440	118	19	.268	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Dixie Upright	Outfielders	36	batting	8	2	1	.250	—	—	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 St. Louis Browns season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:01:43.288002+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.