1971 Pittsburgh Pirates

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
Steve Blass	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	240.00	2.85	Average (58) — 14 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.85 over 240.00 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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	22,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.00	3.04	Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 136.00 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.
Frank Brosseau	Pitchers	45	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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.67	3.06	Average (56) — 37 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 over 226.67 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.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	2.93	Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 86.00 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.
Mudcat Grant	Pitchers	22,19	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.00	3.60	Average (51) — 97 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 75.00 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.
Ramón Hernández	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	0.73	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.
Bob Johnson	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.67	3.45	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 174.67 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.
Bruce Kison	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.33	3.40	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 95.33 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.
John Lamb	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	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.
Bob Miller	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	1.29	Average (57) — 23 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 1.29 over 28.00 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 Moose	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.00	4.11	Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 140.00 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.
Jim Nelson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	2.34	Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 over 34.67 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 Veale	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	6.99	Below average (37) — 199 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 6.99 over 46.33 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.
Luke Walker	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.67	3.55	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 159.67 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.
Milt May	Catchers	29	batting	126	35	6	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Charlie Sands	Catchers	4,72	batting	25	5	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.
Manny Sanguillén	Catchers	35	batting	533	170	7	.319	—	—	Strong (62) — 14 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Gene Alley	Infielders	14	batting	348	79	6	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Dave Cash	Infielders	30	batting	478	138	2	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	20	batting	388	105	17	.271	—	—	Average (56) — 64 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 17 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.
Jackie Hernández	Infielders	2	batting	233	48	3	.206	—	—	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 233 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.
Bill Mazeroski	Infielders	9	batting	193	49	1	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
José Pagán	Infielders	11	batting	158	38	5	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Bob Robertson	Infielders	7	batting	469	127	26	.271	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 at-bats and 26 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.
Rennie Stennett	Infielders	6	batting	153	54	1	.353	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Roberto Clemente	Outfielders	21	batting	522	178	13	.341	—	—	Strong (67) — 5 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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.
Gene Clines	Outfielders	15	batting	273	84	1	.308	—	—	Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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.
Vic Davalillo	Outfielders	18	batting	295	84	1	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Al Oliver	Outfielders	16	batting	529	149	14	.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 529 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.
Willie Stargell	Outfielders	8	batting	511	151	48	.295	—	—	Strong (66) — 8 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 48 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 Taylor	Outfielders	12	batting	12	2	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.
Richie Zisk	Outfielders	10,22	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.
Rimp Lanier	Outfielders	48	batting	4	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 Taveras	Outfielders	10	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.

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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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:55:44.260886+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.