1961 New York Yankees

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
Luis Arroyo	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.00	2.19	Strong (62) — 2 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 2.19 over 119.00 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.
Tex Clevenger	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.67	4.83	Average (48) — 103 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 31.67 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.
Jim Coates	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	3.44	Average (55) — 31 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 141.33 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.
Bud Daley	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.96	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 129.67 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.
Art Ditmar	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	4.64	Average (48) — 103 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 54.33 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.
Al Downing	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	8.00	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.
Ryne Duren	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	5.40	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.
Whitey Ford	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	283.00	3.21	Average (58) — 7 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 283.00 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 James	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	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.
Duke Maas	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	54.00	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.
Danny McDevitt	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	7.62	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.
Hal Reniff	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	2.58	Average (56) — 25 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 2.58 over 45.33 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.
Rollie Sheldon	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.67	3.60	Average (54) — 37 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 162.67 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.
Bill Stafford	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	2.68	Strong (61) — 4 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 2.68 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.
Ralph Terry	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.33	3.15	Average (57) — 17 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 188.33 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.
Bob Turley	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	5.75	Below average (43) — 134 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 5.75 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.
Johnny Blanchard	Catchers	38	batting	243	74	21	.305	—	—	Strong (61) — 15 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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.
Elston Howard	Catchers	32	batting	446	155	21	.348	—	—	Strong (67) — 4 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 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.
Clete Boyer	Infielders	34,6	batting	504	113	11	.224	—	—	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 504 at-bats and 11 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 DeMaestri	Infielders	20	batting	41	6	0	.146	—	—	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 Gardner	Infielders	12	batting	99	21	1	.212	—	—	Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Bob Hale	Infielders	34	batting	13	2	1	.154	—	—	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.
Deron Johnson	Infielders	6	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	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.
Tony Kubek	Infielders	10	batting	617	170	8	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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.
Bobby Richardson	Infielders	1	batting	662	173	4	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 662 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.
Bill Skowron	Infielders	14	batting	561	150	28	.267	—	—	Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Earl Torgeson	Infielders	29	batting	18	2	0	.111	—	—	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.
Tom Tresh	Infielders	15	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.
Yogi Berra	Outfielders	8	batting	395	107	22	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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.
Bob Cerv	Outfielders	17	batting	118	32	6	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 87 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Héctor López	Outfielders	11	batting	243	54	3	.222	—	—	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 243 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.
Mickey Mantle	Outfielders	7	batting	514	163	54	.317	—	—	Strong (68) — 2 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 at-bats and 54 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.
Roger Maris	Outfielders	9	batting	590	159	61	.269	—	—	Average (59) — 23 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 61 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.
Jack Reed	Outfielders	15	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Jesse Gonder	Outfielders	25	batting	12	4	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.
Lee Thomas	Outfielders	17	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:38:18.169980+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.