1957 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
Luis Arroyo	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	4.68	Below average (44) — 87 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 130.67 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.
Chuck Churn	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.32	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.
Bennie Daniels	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	1.29	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.
Whammy Douglas	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	3.26	Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 47.00 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.
Roy Face	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	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 Friend	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	277.00	3.38	Average (54) — 25 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 277.00 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.
Dick Hall	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Ron Kline	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	4.04	Average (48) — 62 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 205.00 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.
Bob Kuzava	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Vern Law	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.67	2.87	Average (58) — 13 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 172.67 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.
Eddie O'Brien	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.19	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 O'Brien	Pitchers	6	both	35	11	0	.314	—	6.08	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.
Laurin Pepper	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	8.00	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 Purkey	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.86	Average (50) — 54 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Bob Smith	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.11	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.
Red Swanson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.67	3.72	Average (51) — 47 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 72.67 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.
Joe Trimble	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	8.24	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.
George Witt	Pitchers	38,52	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	40.50	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.
Hank Foiles	Catchers	20	batting	281	76	9	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 54 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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.
Danny Kravitz	Catchers	17,28	batting	41	6	0	.146	—	—	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.
Hardy Peterson	Catchers	17	batting	73	22	2	.301	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Dick Rand	Catchers	10	batting	105	23	1	.219	—	—	Average (46) — 162 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Gene Baker	Infielders	23	batting	365	97	2	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Dee Fondy	Infielders	3	batting	323	101	2	.313	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Gene Freese	Infielders	8	batting	346	98	6	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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.
Dick Groat	Infielders	24	batting	501	158	7	.315	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Ken Hamlin	Infielders	31	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.
Dale Long	Infielders	3	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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 Mazeroski	Infielders	9	batting	526	149	8	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 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.
Buddy Pritchard	Infielders	5	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Frank Thomas	Infielders	15	batting	594	172	23	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 21 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 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.
Roberto Clemente	Outfielders	21	batting	451	114	4	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 141 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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.
Román Mejías	Outfielders	25	batting	142	39	2	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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	Outfielders	12	batting	59	18	0	.305	—	—	Average (52) — 65 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
John Powers	Outfielders	14	batting	35	10	2	.286	—	—	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.
Bob Skinner	Outfielders	4	batting	387	118	13	.305	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 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.
Paul Smith	Outfielders	11	batting	150	38	3	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 127 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Bill Virdon	Outfielders	18	batting	561	141	8	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 141 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Lee Walls	Outfielders	16	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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: 1957 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:52:10.546695+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.