1953 Washington Senators

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
Tommy Byrne	Pitchers	27,30	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.67	4.28	Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 33.67 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.
Sandy Consuegra	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Sonny Dixon	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.75	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 120.00 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.
Jerry Lane	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.92	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 Marrero	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.67	3.03	Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 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.
Walt Masterson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.33	3.63	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 166.33 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.
Julio Moreno	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	2.80	Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 35.33 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.
Jim Pearce	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	7.71	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.
Bob Porterfield	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	255.00	3.35	Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 255.00 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 Schmitz	Pitchers	35,31	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	3.68	Average (53) — 37 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 107.67 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.
Spec Shea	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.67	3.94	Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 164.67 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.
Al Sima	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.42	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.
Bunky Stewart	Pitchers	38,23	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	4.70	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.
Chuck Stobbs	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.00	3.29	Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 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.
Dean Stone	Pitchers	31,32	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	8.31	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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	37	batting	288	72	3	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Mickey Grasso	Catchers	11	batting	196	41	2	.209	—	—	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 196 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.
Bob Oldis	Catchers	10	batting	16	4	0	.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.
Les Peden	Catchers	8	batting	28	7	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.
Frank Sacka	Catchers	10	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Floyd Baker	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.
Yo-Yo Davalillo	Infielders	15	batting	58	17	0	.293	—	—	Average (51) — 82 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 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.
Mel Hoderlein	Infielders	28	batting	47	9	0	.191	—	—	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.
Tony Roig	Infielders	29	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.
Pete Runnels	Infielders	35	batting	486	125	2	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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.
Jerry Snyder	Infielders	6	batting	62	21	0	.339	—	—	Average (55) — 36 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 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.
Wayne Terwilliger	Infielders	12	batting	464	117	4	.252	—	—	Average (47) — 142 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 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.
Gene Verble	Infielders	15	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Mickey Vernon	Infielders	3	batting	608	205	15	.337	—	—	Strong (65) — 5 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 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.
Eddie Yost	Infielders	1	batting	577	157	9	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 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.
Bruce Barmes	Outfielders	30	batting	5	1	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.
Jim Busby	Outfielders	7	batting	586	183	6	.312	—	—	Average (59) — 15 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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.
Gil Coan	Outfielders	2	batting	168	33	2	.196	—	—	Below average (42) — 183 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Jackie Jensen	Outfielders	4	batting	582	147	10	.266	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 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.
Carmen Mauro	Outfielders	6	batting	23	4	0	.174	—	—	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.
Kite Thomas	Outfielders	26	batting	58	17	1	.293	—	—	Average (52) — 74 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.
Clyde Vollmer	Outfielders	24	batting	408	106	11	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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.
Ken Wood	Outfielders	26	batting	33	7	0	.212	—	—	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.
Frank Campos	Outfielders	25	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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 Washington Senators season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:04:07.180912+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.