1958 Chicago White Sox

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
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	22	both	80	9	0	.113	248.00	3.01	Average (58) — 10 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 248.00 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.
Bill Fischer	Pitchers	20	both	7	1	0	.143	36.33	6.69	Below average (43) — 125 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 6.69 over 36.33 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.
Dixie Howell	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	0.00	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 Keegan	Pitchers	15	both	4	0	0	.000	29.67	6.07	Average (45) — 117 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 6.07 over 29.67 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.
Barry Latman	Pitchers	18	both	12	1	0	.083	47.67	0.76	Strong (61) — 2 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 0.76 over 47.67 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.
Turk Lown	Pitchers	27	both	9	3	0	.333	40.67	3.98	Average (50) — 76 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 40.67 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 McDonald	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	19.29	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.
Stover McIlwain	Pitchers	28	both	1	0	0	.000	4.00	2.25	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.
Ray Moore	Pitchers	29	both	44	9	1	.205	136.67	3.82	Average (52) — 54 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 136.67 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.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	83	17	0	.205	245.00	2.68	Strong (60) — 4 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 2.68 over 245.00 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 Qualters	Pitchers	31,36	both	2	0	0	.000	43.00	4.19	Average (50) — 76 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 43.00 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.
Don Rudolph	Pitchers	27,15	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	2.57	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 Shaw	Pitchers	32,35	both	14	0	0	.000	64.00	4.64	Average (48) — 92 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 64.00 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.
Gerry Staley	Pitchers	21	both	11	0	0	.000	85.33	3.16	Average (55) — 23 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 85.33 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.
Hal Trosky, Jr.	Pitchers	3	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Jim Wilson	Pitchers	30	both	51	4	0	.078	155.67	4.10	Average (50) — 76 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 155.67 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.
Early Wynn	Pitchers	24	both	75	15	0	.200	239.67	4.13	Average (50) — 76 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 239.67 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 Battey	Catchers	26	batting	168	38	8	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Chuck Lindstrom	Catchers	31	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	10	batting	421	115	20	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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.
Johnny Romano	Catchers	20	batting	7	2	0	.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.
Luis Aparicio	Infielders	11	batting	557	148	2	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 117 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Ray Boone	Infielders	3,8	batting	246	60	7	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 137 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	8	batting	52	10	2	.192	—	—	Average (47) — 175 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	14	batting	81	20	0	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	623	187	0	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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 Goodman	Infielders	6	batting	425	127	0	.299	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 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.
Ron Jackson	Infielders	4	batting	146	34	7	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 137 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Bubba Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	260	71	5	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Earl Torgeson	Infielders	17	batting	188	50	10	.266	—	—	Average (53) — 72 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Ted Beard	Outfielders	16	batting	22	2	1	.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.
Johnny Callison	Outfielders	9	batting	64	19	1	.297	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Norm Cash	Outfielders	31	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	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.
Tito Francona	Outfielders	3	batting	128	33	1	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 137 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Jim Landis	Outfielders	1	batting	523	145	15	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 61 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Jim McAnany	Outfielders	48	batting	13	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.
Don Mueller	Outfielders	32	batting	166	42	0	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Jim Rivera	Outfielders	7	batting	276	62	9	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 175 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Al Smith	Outfielders	9,16	batting	480	121	12	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 117 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Les Moss	Outfielders	12	batting	1	0	0	.00	—	—	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: 1958 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1958 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:47:36.956667+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.