1956 Milwaukee Braves
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 Buhl | Pitchers | 10 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 216.67 | 3.32 | Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.32 over 216.67 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. |
| Lew Burdette | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 256.33 | 2.70 | Strong (61) — 3 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.70 over 256.33 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. |
| Gene Conley | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.33 | 3.13 | Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.13 over 158.33 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. |
| Ray Crone | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.67 | 3.87 | Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.87 over 169.67 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. |
| Ernie Johnson | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.71 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Jolly | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.74 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Red Murff | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.44 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chet Nichols Jr. | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Phil Paine | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | inf | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Taylor Phillips | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.67 | 2.26 | Average (59) — 7 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.26 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. |
| Humberto Robinson | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Lou Sleater | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.15 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Warren Spahn | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 281.33 | 2.78 | Strong (61) — 3 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 281.33 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 Trowbridge | Pitchers | 12,30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.67 | 2.66 | Average (55) — 27 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.66 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. |
| Toby Atwell | Catchers | 39 | batting | 30 | 5 | 2 | .167 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Del Crandall | Catchers | 1 | batting | 311 | 74 | 16 | .238 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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. |
| Del Rice | Catchers | 7 | batting | 188 | 40 | 3 | .213 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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. |
| Bob Roselli | Catchers | 24 | batting | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Joe Adcock | Infielders | 9 | batting | 454 | 132 | 38 | .291 | — | — | Strong (62) — 11 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 at-bats and 38 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. |
| Jack Dittmer | Infielders | 6 | batting | 102 | 25 | 1 | .245 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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. |
| Johnny Logan | Infielders | 23 | batting | 545 | 153 | 15 | .281 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 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. |
| Félix Mantilla | Infielders | 5 | batting | 53 | 15 | 0 | .283 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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 Mathews | Infielders | 41 | batting | 552 | 150 | 37 | .272 | — | — | Average (58) — 25 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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. |
| Danny O'Connell | Infielders | 4 | batting | 498 | 119 | 2 | .239 | — | — | Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 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. |
| Jim Pendleton | Infielders | 3 | batting | 11 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Frank Torre | Infielders | 14,37 | batting | 159 | 41 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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. |
| Hank Aaron | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 609 | 200 | 26 | .328 | — | — | Strong (66) — 3 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 at-bats and 26 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 Bruton | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 525 | 143 | 8 | .272 | — | — | Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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. |
| Wes Covington | Outfielders | 43 | batting | 138 | 39 | 2 | .283 | — | — | Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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. |
| Earl Hersh | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 13 | 3 | 0 | .231 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Andy Pafko | Outfielders | 48 | batting | 93 | 24 | 2 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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. |
| Chuck Tanner | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 63 | 15 | 1 | .238 | — | — | Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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. |
| Bobby Thomson | Outfielders | 25,34 | batting | 451 | 106 | 20 | .235 | — | — | Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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. |
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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 Milwaukee Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:52:51.177901+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.