1972 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	—	—	—	—	249.67	2.49	Average (58) — 20 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 249.67 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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	3.08	Average (53) — 65 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 195.67 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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.33	2.70	Average (56) — 28 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 163.33 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.
Gene Garber	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	7.11	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.
Dave Giusti	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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.
Ramón Hernández	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.67	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	—	—	—	—	115.67	2.96	Average (53) — 65 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 115.67 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	—	—	—	—	152.00	3.26	Average (52) — 79 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 152.00 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 McKee	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Bob Miller	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.65	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 Moose	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	2.91	Average (55) — 38 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 226.00 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 Veale	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	6.00	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.
Luke Walker	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	3.40	Average (50) — 110 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 92.67 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	139	39	0	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 112 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Manny Sanguillén	Catchers	35	batting	520	155	7	.298	—	—	Average (59) — 36 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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	347	86	3	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Dave Cash	Infielders	30	batting	425	120	3	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 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.
Chuck Goggin	Infielders	12	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Fernando González	Infielders	37	batting	2	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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	3	batting	427	128	19	.300	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Jackie Hernández	Infielders	2	batting	176	33	1	.188	—	—	Below average (43) — 356 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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.
Bill Mazeroski	Infielders	9	batting	64	12	0	.188	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
José Pagán	Infielders	11	batting	127	32	3	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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 Robertson	Infielders	7	batting	306	59	12	.193	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Willie Stargell	Infielders	8	batting	495	145	33	.293	—	—	Strong (64) — 6 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Rennie Stennett	Infielders	6	batting	370	106	3	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 65 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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.
Frank Taveras	Infielders	10	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.
Roberto Clemente	Outfielders	21	batting	378	118	10	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 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.
Gene Clines	Outfielders	15	batting	311	104	0	.334	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Vic Davalillo	Outfielders	18	batting	368	117	4	.318	—	—	Strong (61) — 23 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Al Oliver	Outfielders	16	batting	565	176	12	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.
Richie Zisk	Outfielders	22	batting	37	7	0	.189	—	—	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.
Charlie Sands	Outfielders	4	batting	1	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: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:30:58.373665+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.