1959 Cleveland Indians

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
Gary Bell	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	234.00	4.04	Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 234.00 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.
John Briggs	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	5.22	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.
Dick Brodowski	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Al Cicotte	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.32	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.
Don Ferrarese	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	3.20	Average (54) — 35 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 76.00 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.
Mike Garcia	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	4.00	Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 72.00 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.
Mudcat Grant	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	4.14	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 165.33 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.
Jack Harshman	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	2.59	Average (57) — 20 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 66.00 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.
Bobby Locke	Pitchers	23,29	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	5.22	Average (45) — 106 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 77.67 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.
Cal McLish	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.33	3.63	Average (54) — 35 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 235.33 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.
Jim Perry	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.00	2.65	Strong (60) — 6 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.65 over 153.00 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.
Bud Podbielan	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.84	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.
Humberto Robinson	Pitchers	29	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.
Herb Score	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.67	4.71	Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 160.67 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	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.33	5.22	Average (47) — 91 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 29.33 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.
Jake Striker	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	2.70	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.
Dick Brown	Catchers	11	batting	141	31	5	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	8	batting	129	35	1	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Hal Naragon	Catchers	18	batting	36	10	0	.278	—	—	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.
Russ Nixon	Catchers	15	batting	258	62	1	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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 Baxes	Infielders	32	batting	247	59	15	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Gordy Coleman	Infielders	45	batting	15	8	0	.533	—	—	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.
Granny Hamner	Infielders	7	batting	67	11	1	.164	—	—	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 67 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.
Woodie Held	Infielders	3	batting	525	132	29	.251	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 at-bats and 29 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.
Randy Jackson	Infielders	2	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.
Willie Jones	Infielders	12	batting	18	4	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.
Gene Leek	Infielders	7	batting	36	8	1	.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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	1	batting	242	63	9	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 101 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
Billy Moran	Infielders	18	batting	17	5	0	.294	—	—	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.
Vic Power	Infielders	10	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.
George Strickland	Infielders	4	batting	441	105	3	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Ray Webster	Infielders	5	batting	74	15	2	.203	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Rocky Colavito	Outfielders	6	batting	588	151	42*	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 42* 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.
Tito Francona	Outfielders	14	batting	399	145	20	.363	—	—	Strong (70) — 2 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Carroll Hardy	Outfielders	30	batting	53	11	0	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	570	172	21	.302	—	—	Strong (60) — 16 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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.
Jimmy Piersall	Outfielders	37	batting	317	78	4	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Chuck Tanner	Outfielders	26	batting	48	12	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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	17	batting	24	7	0	.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.
Jim Bolger	Outfielders	45	batting	7	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 Dillard	Outfielders	38	batting	10	4	0	.400	—	—	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 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:44:39.983098+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.