1959 Milwaukee Braves

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
Bob Buhl	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.00	2.86	Average (59) — 9 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.86 over 198.00 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.
Lew Burdette	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	289.67	4.07	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 289.67 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 Giggie	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.05	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 Hartman	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	27.00	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.
Joey Jay	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.33	4.09	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 136.33 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.
Don McMahon	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Juan Pizarro	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.77	Average (52) — 50 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 133.67 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 Rush	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.33	2.40	Average (59) — 9 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 101.33 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.
Warren Spahn	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	292.00	2.96	Average (59) — 9 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 292.00 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.
Bob Trowbridge	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.93	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.
Carl Willey	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.00	4.15	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 117.00 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.
Del Crandall	Catchers	1	batting	518	133	21	.257	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Stan Lopata	Catchers	6	batting	48	5	0	.104	—	—	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.
Del Rice	Catchers	7	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Joe Adcock	Infielders	9	batting	404	118	25	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 16 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Bobby Ávila	Infielders	11	batting	172	41	3	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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 Boone	Infielders	19	batting	15	3	1	.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.
Chuck Cottier	Infielders	13	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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 Logan	Infielders	23	batting	470	137	13	.291	—	—	Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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.
Félix Mantilla	Infielders	18	batting	251	54	3	.215	—	—	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 251 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.
Eddie Mathews	Infielders	41	batting	594	182	46	.306	—	—	Strong (65) — 6 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 46 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 Morgan	Infielders	19	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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 O'Brien	Infielders	11	batting	116	23	1	.198	—	—	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 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.
Mel Roach	Infielders	12	batting	31	3	0	.097	—	—	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.
Red Schoendienst	Infielders	4	batting	3	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.
Frank Torre	Infielders	14	batting	263	60	1	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 263 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.
Mickey Vernon	Infielders	15	batting	91	20	3	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Casey Wise	Infielders	19	batting	76	13	1	.171	—	—	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 76 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.
Hank Aaron	Outfielders	44	batting	629	223	39	.355	—	—	Strong (72) — 1 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 629 at-bats and 39 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 Bruton	Outfielders	38	batting	478	138	6	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 52 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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.
Wes Covington	Outfielders	43	batting	373	104	7	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.
John DeMerit	Outfielders	29	batting	5	1	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.
Lee Maye	Outfielders	24	batting	140	42	4	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 52 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Andy Pafko	Outfielders	48	batting	142	31	1	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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 Pisoni	Outfielders	24	batting	24	4	0	.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.
Enos Slaughter	Outfielders	25	batting	18	3	0	.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.
Al Spangler	Outfielders	25	batting	12	5	0	.417	—	—	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 Milwaukee Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:43:25.526333+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.