1971 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Tom Bradley	Pitchers	24	both	96	15	1	.156	285.67	2.96	Average (57) — 23 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 285.67 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 Eddy	Pitchers	32	both	1	1	0	1.000	22.67	2.38	Average (53) — 69 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 22.67 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.
Terry Forster	Pitchers	51	both	5	2	0	.400	49.67	3.99	Average (49) — 119 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 49.67 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.
Rich Hinton	Pitchers	44,50	both	1	0	0	.000	24.33	4.44	Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 24.33 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.
Joe Horlen	Pitchers	20	both	40	4	0	.100	137.33	4.26	Average (47) — 140 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 137.33 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.
Pat Jacquez	Pitchers	44	both	1	0	0	.000	2.00	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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	both	69	10	0	.145	229.33	3.61	Average (51) — 97 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 229.33 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.
Bart Johnson	Pitchers	21,42	both	57	11	0	.193	178.00	2.93	Average (56) — 37 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 178.00 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.
Steve Kealey	Pitchers	23	both	10	2	1	.200	77.33	3.84	Average (50) — 105 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 77.33 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 Magnuson	Pitchers	40	both	4	0	0	.000	30.00	4.50	Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 30.00 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.
Dennis O'Toole	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Stan Perzanowski	Pitchers	46	both	2	0	0	.000	6.00	12.00	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.
Vicente Romo	Pitchers	27	both	11	4	0	.364	72.00	3.38	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 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.
Wilbur Wood	Pitchers	28	both	96	5	0	.052	334.00	1.91	Strong (67) — 2 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 1.91 over 334.00 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.
Chuck Brinkman	Catchers	11	batting	20	4	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.
Tom Egan	Catchers	8	batting	251	60	10	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Ed Herrmann	Catchers	12	batting	294	63	11	.214	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	1	batting	264	57	0	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 350 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Mike Andrews	Infielders	2	batting	330	93	12	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 at-bats and 12 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.
Steve Huntz	Infielders	19	batting	86	18	2	.209	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Carlos May	Infielders	17	batting	500	147	7	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
Rich McKinney	Infielders	26	batting	369	100	8	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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.
Bill Melton	Infielders	14	batting	543	146	33	.269	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 33 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.
Rich Morales	Infielders	30	batting	185	45	2	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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.
Tony Muser	Infielders	5	batting	16	5	0	.313	—	—	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 Richard	Infielders	9	batting	260	60	2	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Bob Spence	Infielders	22	batting	27	4	0	.148	—	—	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.
Mike Hershberger	Outfielders	15	batting	177	46	2	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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 Hottman	Outfielders	16	batting	16	2	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.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	10	batting	388	101	16	.260	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 at-bats and 16 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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	213	62	3	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 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.
Ron Lolich	Outfielders	19	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.
Lee Maye	Outfielders	19	batting	44	9	1	.205	—	—	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.
Rick Reichardt	Outfielders	48	batting	496	138	19	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Ed Stroud	Outfielders	6	batting	141	25	0	.177	—	—	Below average (41) — 379 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Walt Williams	Outfielders	3	batting	361	106	8	.294	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.

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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: 1971 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:52:34.507645+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.