1955 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
Tommy Byrne	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	3.15	Average (57) — 14 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 160.00 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.
Rip Coleman	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	5.28	Average (48) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 29.00 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.
Whitey Ford	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.67	2.63	Strong (61) — 2 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 253.67 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.
Ted Gray	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	3.00	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.
Bob Grim	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	4.19	Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 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.
Jim Konstanty	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.32	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.
Johnny Kucks	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.67	3.41	Average (55) — 24 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 126.67 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.
Don Larsen	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.00	3.06	Average (56) — 19 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 97.00 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.
Ed Lopat	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	3.74	Average (53) — 36 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 86.67 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.
Tom Morgan	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.25	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 Sain	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Gerry Staley	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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 Sturdivant	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.16	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 Turley	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	246.67	3.06	Average (58) — 11 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 246.67 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 Wiesler	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	3.91	Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 53.00 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.
Lou Berberet	Catchers	35	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	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.
Yogi Berra	Catchers	8	batting	542	147	27	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Johnny Blanchard	Catchers	38	batting	3	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.
Charlie Silvera	Catchers	29	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.
Andy Carey	Infielders	6	batting	510	131	7	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 100 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 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.
Tom Carroll	Infielders	40	batting	6	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.
Jerry Coleman	Infielders	42	batting	96	22	0	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Joe Collins	Infielders	15	batting	278	65	13	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Billy Hunter	Infielders	20	batting	255	58	3	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Frank Leja	Infielders	51	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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	1	batting	70	21	1	.300	—	—	Average (53) — 67 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Gil McDougald	Infielders	12	batting	533	152	13	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Bobby Richardson	Infielders	17	batting	26	4	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.
Phil Rizzuto	Infielders	10	batting	143	37	1	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 100 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Eddie Robinson	Infielders	36	batting	173	26	16	.208	—	—	Below average (42) — 195 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Bill Skowron	Infielders	14	batting	288	92	12	.319	—	—	Strong (61) — 10 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Marv Throneberry	Infielders	41	batting	2	2	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.
Hank Bauer	Outfielders	9	batting	492	137	20	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 492 at-bats and 20 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	85	29	3	.341	—	—	Average (58) — 21 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Elston Howard	Outfielders	32	batting	279	81	10	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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	517	158	37	.306	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 at-bats and 37 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	batting	371	94	8	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 100 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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 Tettelbach	Outfielders	44	batting	5	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.
Enos Slaughter	Outfielders	17	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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:57:19.616814+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.