1959 Baltimore Orioles

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
George Bamberger	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	7.56	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.
Hal Brown	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.00	3.79	Average (52) — 50 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 164.00 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.
Rip Coleman	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Jack Fisher	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	3.05	Average (55) — 33 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.05 over 88.67 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.
Jack Harshman	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.33	6.85	Below average (40) — 122 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 6.85 over 47.33 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.
Billy Hoeft	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.71	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.
Ernie Johnson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.11	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.
Billy Loes	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.06	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.
Billy O'Dell	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	199.33	2.93	Average (58) — 15 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 199.33 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.
Milt Pappas	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.33	3.27	Average (56) — 28 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 209.33 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.
Arnie Portocarrero	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	6.80	Below average (36) — 125 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 6.80 over 90.00 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.
Wes Stock	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.55	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.
Jerry Walker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.00	2.92	Average (58) — 15 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 182.00 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.
Hoyt Wilhelm	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	2.19	Strong (64) — 1 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.19 over 226.00 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.
George Zuverink	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Joe Ginsberg	Catchers	22	batting	166	30	1	.181	—	—	Below average (41) — 252 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Gus Triandos	Catchers	11	batting	393	85	25	.216	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 at-bats and 25 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 Adair	Infielders	8	batting	35	11	0	.314	—	—	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 Boyd	Infielders	1	batting	415	110	3	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Leo Burke	Infielders	23	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	346	77	4	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 232 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	37	batting	151	42	6	.278	—	—	Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Jim Finigan	Infielders	33	batting	119	30	1	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 155 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Billy Gardner	Infielders	9	batting	401	87	6	.217	—	—	Below average (44) — 232 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Bob Hale	Infielders	10	batting	54	10	0	.185	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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 Hansen	Infielders	3	batting	4	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.
Billy Klaus	Infielders	6	batting	321	80	3	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Whitey Lockman	Infielders	25	batting	69	15	0	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Willy Miranda	Infielders	7	batting	88	14	0	.159	—	—	Below average (41) — 252 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Brooks Robinson	Infielders	5	batting	313	89	4	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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.
Bobby Ávila	Outfielders	8	batting	47	8	0	.170	—	—	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.
Lenny Green	Outfielders	21	batting	24	7	2	.292	—	—	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 Nieman	Outfielders	4	batting	360	105	21	.292	—	—	Average (59) — 20 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 at-bats and 21 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.
Albie Pearson	Outfielders	21	batting	138	32	0	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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.
Al Pilarcik	Outfielders	2	batting	273	77	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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.
Barry Shetrone	Outfielders	40	batting	79	16	0	.203	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Willie Tasby	Outfielders	44	batting	505	126	13	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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.
Joe Taylor	Outfielders	27	batting	32	5	1	.156	—	—	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.
Fred Valentine	Outfielders	27	batting	19	6	0	.316	—	—	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 Woodling	Outfielders	14	batting	440	132	14	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 20 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 at-bats and 14 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 Saverine	Outfielders	33	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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: 1959 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:43:38.015755+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.