1954 Pittsburgh Pirates

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
Bob Friend	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.33	5.07	Below average (43) — 85 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 170.33 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.
Johnny Hetki	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Cal Hogue	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	4.91	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.
Nellie King	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	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.
Paul LaPalme	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.67	5.52	Below average (41) — 93 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.52 over 120.67 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.
Vern Law	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.67	5.51	Below average (40) — 94 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 161.67 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	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.00	3.60	Average (53) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 155.00 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.
George O'Donnell	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.33	4.53	Average (47) — 69 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 87.33 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.
Joe Page	Pitchers	00	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.17	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.
Laurin Pepper	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.67	7.99	Below average (35) — 99 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 7.99 over 50.67 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 Purkey	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.33	5.07	Below average (43) — 85 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 131.33 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.
Max Surkont	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.41	Average (47) — 69 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 208.33 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.
Jake Thies	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.33	3.87	Average (51) — 51 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 130.33 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.
Len Yochim	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.32	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.
Toby Atwell	Catchers	11	batting	287	83	3	.289	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Walker Cooper	Catchers	23,28	batting	15	3	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.
Bill Hall	Catchers	46	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.
Nick Koback	Catchers	9	batting	10	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.
Jim Mangan	Catchers	20	batting	26	5	0	.192	—	—	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 Shepard	Catchers	10	batting	227	69	3	.304	—	—	Average (56) — 35 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Gair Allie	Infielders	8	batting	418	83	3	.199	—	—	Below average (40) — 192 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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.
Dick Cole	Infielders	12	batting	486	131	1	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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.
Vic Janowicz	Infielders	31	batting	73	11	0	.151	—	—	Below average (42) — 184 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Eddie Pellagrini	Infielders	13	batting	125	27	0	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Curt Roberts	Infielders	7	batting	496	115	1	.232	—	—	Below average (44) — 176 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Bob Skinner	Infielders	3	batting	470	117	8	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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.
Dick Smith	Infielders	6	batting	31	3	0	.097	—	—	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.
Preston Ward	Infielders	5	batting	360	97	7	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Cal Abrams	Outfielders	18	batting	42	6	0	.143	—	—	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.
Sid Gordon	Outfielders	4	batting	363	111	12	.306	—	—	Average (59) — 15 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 at-bats and 12 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 Hall	Outfielders	17	batting	310	74	2	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Gail Henley	Outfielders	26	batting	30	9	1	.300	—	—	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.
Sam Jethroe	Outfielders	20	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.
Jerry Lynch	Outfielders	14	batting	284	68	8	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Luis Márquez	Outfielders	44	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.
Hal Rice	Outfielders	44	batting	81	14	1	.173	—	—	Below average (43) — 178 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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 Thomas	Outfielders	15	batting	577	172	23	.298	—	—	Strong (60) — 14 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 23 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: 1954 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:00:46.651920+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.