1956 Cleveland Indians

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
Hank Aguirre	Pitchers	22,28	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.33	3.72	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 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.
Bud Daley	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.33	6.20	Average (46) — 91 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 over 20.33 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 Feller	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	4.97	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 58.00 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.
Mike Garcia	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	3.78	Average (53) — 39 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 197.67 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.
Art Houtteman	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	6.56	Below average (42) — 101 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.56 over 46.67 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 Lemon	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	255.33	3.03	Average (59) — 7 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 255.33 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.
Sal Maglie	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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 McLish	Pitchers	33,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.96	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 over 61.67 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 Mossi	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	3.59	Average (53) — 39 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 87.67 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.
Ray Narleski	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	1.52	Strong (61) — 3 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 1.52 over 59.33 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.
Herb Score	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.33	2.53	Strong (62) — 1 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 over 249.33 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.
Early Wynn	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	277.67	2.72	Strong (61) — 3 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 277.67 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.
Earl Averill	Catchers	15	batting	93	22	3	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Hank Foiles	Catchers	15	batting	0	0	0	.---	—	—	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 Hegan	Catchers	4	batting	315	70	6	.222	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Hal Naragon	Catchers	18	batting	122	35	3	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Bobby Ávila	Infielders	1	batting	513	115	10	.224	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	474	115	7	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Kenny Kuhn	Infielders	8	batting	22	6	0	.273	—	—	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.
Rudy Regalado	Infielders	9	batting	47	11	0	.234	—	—	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.
Al Rosen	Infielders	7	batting	416	111	15	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 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.
George Strickland	Infielders	2	batting	171	36	3	.211	—	—	Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Preston Ward	Infielders	26	batting	150	38	6	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Vic Wertz	Infielders	23	batting	481	127	32	.264	—	—	Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 at-bats and 32 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 Busby	Outfielders	31	batting	494	116	12	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Joe Caffie	Outfielders	33	batting	38	13	0	.342	—	—	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.
Rocky Colavito	Outfielders	38	batting	322	89	21	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Stu Locklin	Outfielders	32	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.
Sam Mele	Outfielders	36	batting	114	29	4	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Dale Mitchell	Outfielders	3	batting	30	4	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.
Dave Pope	Outfielders	34	batting	70	17	0	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Al Smith	Outfielders	16	batting	526	144	16	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 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.
Gene Woodling	Outfielders	14	batting	317	83	8	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	30	batting	0	0	0	.---	—	—	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.
Bobby Young	Outfielders	5	batting	0	0	0	.---	—	—	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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:53:56.108221+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.