1961 Los Angeles Angels

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
Ted Bowsfield	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.00	3.73	Average (53) — 46 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 157.00 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.
Jerry Casale	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	6.54	Below average (43) — 134 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 6.54 over 42.67 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.
Dean Chance	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	6.87	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.
Tex Clevenger	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.69	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 Donohue	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.33	4.31	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 100.33 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.
Ryne Duren	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.00	5.18	Average (45) — 124 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 99.00 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.
Art Fowler	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.64	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.
Ned Garver	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	5.59	Average (47) — 111 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 29.00 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.
Eli Grba	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	4.25	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 211.67 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.
Russ Heman	Pitchers	46	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.
Johnny James	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.30	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.
Ron Kline	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	104.67	4.90	Average (46) — 117 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 104.67 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.
Ken McBride	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	241.67	3.65	Average (54) — 37 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 241.67 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.
Ron Moeller	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.67	5.83	Below average (41) — 139 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 112.67 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.
Tom Morgan	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.36	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.
Ray Semproch	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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 Spring	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	4.26	Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 38.00 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 Sprout	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Earl Averill	Catchers	8	batting	323	86	21	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Del Rice	Catchers	9	batting	83	20	4	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Buck Rodgers	Catchers	7	batting	56	18	2	.321	—	—	Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Ed Sadowski	Catchers	6	batting	164	38	4	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Dan Ardell	Infielders	35	batting	4	1	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.
Ken Aspromonte	Infielders	11	batting	238	53	2	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 250 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Julio Bécquer	Infielders	17	batting	8	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.
Steve Bilko	Infielders	20	batting	294	82	20	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Fritz Brickell	Infielders	16	batting	49	6	0	.122	—	—	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.
Rocky Bridges	Infielders	21	batting	229	55	2	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Jim Fregosi	Infielders	16	batting	27	6	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.
Ken Hamlin	Infielders	12	batting	91	19	1	.209	—	—	Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Ted Kluszewski	Infielders	15	batting	263	64	15	.243	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 263 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.
Joe Koppe	Infielders	1	batting	338	85	5	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Gene Leek	Infielders	14	batting	199	45	5	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 226 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Billy Moran	Infielders	12	batting	173	45	2	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Tom Satriano	Infielders	29	batting	96	19	1	.198	—	—	Below average (44) — 250 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Eddie Yost	Infielders	10	batting	213	43	3	.202	—	—	Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Bob Cerv	Outfielders	30	batting	57	9	2	.158	—	—	Below average (44) — 250 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Ken Hunt	Outfielders	26	batting	479	122	25	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Lou Johnson	Outfielders	27	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.
Albie Pearson	Outfielders	28	batting	427	123	7	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Chuck Tanner	Outfielders	11	batting	8	1	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.
George Thomas	Outfielders	4	batting	282	79	13	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Lee Thomas	Outfielders	32	batting	450	128	24	.284	—	—	Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 at-bats and 24 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.
Faye Throneberry	Outfielders	29	batting	31	6	0	.194	—	—	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.
Leon Wagner	Outfielders	27	batting	453	127	28	.280	—	—	Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 28 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	Outfielders	22	batting	5	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: 1961 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Los Angeles Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:37:39.086825+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.