1956 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.36	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.
Jim Coates	Pitchers	52	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.
Rip Coleman	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	3.67	Average (53) — 39 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 88.33 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.
Sonny Dixon	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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.
Whitey Ford	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	225.67	2.47	Strong (62) — 1 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 225.67 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 Grim	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.67	2.77	Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.77 over 74.67 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.
Jim Konstanty	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Johnny Kucks	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.33	3.85	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.85 over 224.33 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.
Don Larsen	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.26	Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 179.67 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.
Mickey McDermott	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	4.24	Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 87.00 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.
Tom Morgan	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.16	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.
Gerry Staley	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	108.00	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.
Tom Sturdivant	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.33	3.30	Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 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.
Ralph Terry	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	9.45	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	—	—	—	—	132.00	5.05	Average (45) — 94 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 5.05 over 132.00 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.
Yogi Berra	Catchers	8	batting	521	155	30	.298	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 at-bats and 30 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.
Charlie Silvera	Catchers	29	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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	422	100	7	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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	183	47	0	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Billy Hunter	Infielders	20	batting	75	21	0	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Jerry Lumpe	Infielders	11	batting	62	16	0	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	1	batting	458	121	9	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 458 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.
Gil McDougald	Infielders	12	batting	438	136	13	.311	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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	7	1	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.
Phil Rizzuto	Infielders	10	batting	52	12	0	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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 Robinson	Infielders	36	batting	54	12	5	.222	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 at-bats and 5 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	464	143	23	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Hank Bauer	Outfielders	9	batting	539	130	26	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Bob Cerv	Outfielders	41	batting	115	35	3	.304	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Joe Collins	Outfielders	15	batting	262	59	7	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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.
Elston Howard	Outfielders	32	batting	290	76	5	.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 290 at-bats and 5 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	533	188	52	.353	—	—	Excellent (76) — 1 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 at-bats and 52 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	37	8	0	.216	—	—	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.
Norm Siebern	Outfielders	36	batting	162	33	4	.204	—	—	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 162 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.
Enos Slaughter	Outfielders	17	batting	83	24	0	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
George Wilson	Outfielders	39	batting	12	2	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.
Lou Skizas	Outfielders	45	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.

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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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:54:27.623805+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.