1958 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
Ron Blackburn	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.39	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	—	—	—	—	27.67	5.53	Average (47) — 106 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 over 27.67 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.
Roy Face	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.89	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	—	—	—	—	274.00	3.68	Average (53) — 39 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 274.00 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 Gross	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.98	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	—	—	—	—	237.33	3.53	Average (54) — 29 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 237.33 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.
Vern Law	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.33	3.96	Average (51) — 62 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 202.33 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.
Eddie O'Brien	Pitchers	16	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.
George Perez	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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 Porterfield	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	3.29	Average (54) — 29 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 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.
Curt Raydon	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	3.62	Average (53) — 39 of 138 pitchers in the available 1958 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 134.33 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 Smith	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.43	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.
Don Williams	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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	29,30	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hank Foiles	Catchers	20	batting	264	54	8	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 223 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Bill Hall	Catchers	11	batting	116	33	1	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Danny Kravitz	Catchers	28	batting	100	24	1	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 158 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Hardy Peterson	Catchers	17	batting	6	2	0	.333	—	—	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.
Gene Baker	Infielders	23	batting	56	14	0	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 137 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Harry Bright	Infielders	8	batting	24	6	1	.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.
Gene Freese	Infielders	8	batting	18	3	1	.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.
Dick Groat	Infielders	24	batting	584	175	3	.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 584 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.
Ted Kluszewski	Infielders	3	batting	301	88	4	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Bill Mazeroski	Infielders	9	batting	567	156	19	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 at-bats and 19 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 Schofield	Infielders	6	batting	27	4	0	.148	—	—	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.
R. C. Stevens	Infielders	7	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.
Dick Stuart	Infielders	7	batting	254	68	16	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Frank Thomas	Infielders	15	batting	562	158	35	.281	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 at-bats and 35 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	519	150	6	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 47 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Román Mejías	Outfielders	25	batting	157	42	5	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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.
John Powers	Outfielders	14	batting	82	15	2	.183	—	—	Average (45) — 208 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Bob Skinner	Outfielders	4	batting	529	170	13	.321	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Bill Virdon	Outfielders	18	batting	604	161	9	.267	—	—	Average (51) — 99 of 242 batters in the available 1958 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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.
Johnny O'Brien	Outfielders	6	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.
Jim Pendleton	Outfielders	12	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.
Paul Smith	Outfielders	11	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:49:07.635670+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.