1959 Philadelphia Phillies

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
Don Cardwell	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.00	4.06	Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 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.
Gene Conley	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.00	3.00	Average (58) — 15 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 180.00 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.
Turk Farrell	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.74	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.
Rubén Gómez	Pitchers	40,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	6.10	Below average (41) — 120 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 6.10 over 72.33 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 Hearn	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.73	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.
Ed Keegan	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	18.00	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 Meyer	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.36	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.
Seth Morehead	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	9.90	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.
Jim Owens	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.33	3.21	Average (57) — 20 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 221.33 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.
Taylor Phillips	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Robin Roberts	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.33	4.27	Average (49) — 79 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 257.33 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.
Humberto Robinson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.33	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.
Freddy Rodríguez	Pitchers	41	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.
Al Schroll	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.68	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.
Ray Semproch	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.67	5.40	Below average (43) — 115 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 111.67 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.
Chris Short	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	8.16	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.
Curt Simmons	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Jim Hegan	Catchers	38	batting	51	10	0	.196	—	—	Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Joe Lonnett	Catchers	7	batting	93	16	1	.172	—	—	Below average (43) — 243 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 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.
Carl Sawatski	Catchers	58,47	batting	198	58	9	.293	—	—	Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Valmy Thomas	Catchers	8	batting	140	28	1	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 243 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 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.
Sparky Anderson	Infielders	45,2	batting	477	104	0	.218	—	—	Below average (42) — 248 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Ed Bouchee	Infielders	5	batting	499	142	15	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Chico Fernández	Infielders	17	batting	123	26	0	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Gene Freese	Infielders	4	batting	400	107	23	.268	—	—	Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Granny Hamner	Infielders	2	batting	64	19	2	.297	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Harry Hanebrink	Infielders	20	batting	97	25	1	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Willie Jones	Infielders	6	batting	160	43	7	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Joe Koppe	Infielders	15	batting	422	110	7	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Harry Anderson	Outfielders	9	batting	508	122	14	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Richie Ashburn	Outfielders	1	batting	564	150	1	.266	—	—	Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 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 Bolger	Outfielders	6	batting	48	4	0	.083	—	—	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 Bowman	Outfielders	10	both	79	10	2	.127	—	6.00	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 79 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.
Solly Drake	Outfielders	35	batting	62	9	0	.145	—	—	Below average (42) — 248 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	12	batting	254	74	7	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Wally Post	Outfielders	14	batting	468	119	22	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 at-bats and 22 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 Easton	Outfielders	16	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.

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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 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:45:41.088134+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.