1959 Los Angeles Dodgers

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
Chuck Churn	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Roger Craig	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	2.06	Strong (63) — 2 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 152.67 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.
Don Drysdale	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	270.67	3.46	Average (55) — 33 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 270.67 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.
Carl Erskine	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	7.71	Below average (42) — 118 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 23.33 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.
Art Fowler	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.31	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.
Bill Harris	Pitchers	21	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.
Fred Kipp	Pitchers	26	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.
Johnny Klippstein	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.91	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.
Sandy Koufax	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	4.05	Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 153.33 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.
Clem Labine	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.93	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.
Danny McDevitt	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	3.97	Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 145.00 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.
Johnny Podres	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	4.11	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 195.00 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.
Larry Sherry	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	2.19	Strong (60) — 6 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.19 over 94.33 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.
Gene Snyder	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	5.47	Average (47) — 91 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 5.47 over 26.33 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.
Stan Williams	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	3.97	Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 124.67 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 Pignatano	Catchers	58	batting	139	33	1	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
John Roseboro	Catchers	44	batting	397	92	10	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Norm Sherry	Catchers	34	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.
Jim Baxes	Infielders	29	batting	33	10	2	.303	—	—	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 Gilliam	Infielders	19	batting	553	156	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 553 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.
Dick Gray	Infielders	11	batting	52	8	2	.154	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 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.
Gil Hodges	Infielders	14	batting	413	114	25	.276	—	—	Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Norm Larker	Infielders	5	batting	311	90	8	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Bob Lillis	Infielders	30	batting	48	11	0	.229	—	—	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.
Charlie Neal	Infielders	43	batting	616	177	19	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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.
Maury Wills	Infielders	30	batting	242	63	0	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 155 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 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.
Don Zimmer	Infielders	23	batting	249	41	4	.165	—	—	Below average (37) — 257 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.
Sandy Amorós	Outfielders	18	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.
Tommy Davis	Outfielders	12	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.
Don Demeter	Outfielders	2	batting	371	95	18	.256	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 at-bats and 18 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.
Solly Drake	Outfielders	18	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.
Chuck Essegian	Outfielders	29	batting	46	14	1	.304	—	—	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.
Ron Fairly	Outfielders	8	batting	244	58	4	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Carl Furillo	Outfielders	6	batting	93	27	0	.290	—	—	Average (52) — 101 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Frank Howard	Outfielders	25	batting	21	3	1	.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.
Wally Moon	Outfielders	9	batting	543	164	19	.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 543 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.
Rip Repulski	Outfielders	20	batting	94	24	2	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Duke Snider	Outfielders	4	batting	370	114	23	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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.

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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 Los Angeles Dodgers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:45:03.875848+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.