1973 Cleveland Indians

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
Dick Bosman	Pitchers	49,27	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.00	6.22	Below average (40) — 174 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 6.22 over 97.00 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 Dunning	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	6.50	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.
Ed Farmer	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	4.67	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.
Tom Hilgendorf	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	3.14	Average (54) — 57 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 94.67 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.
Mike Jackson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	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.
Jerry Johnson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	6.18	Below average (42) — 170 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 6.18 over 59.67 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.
Mike Kekich	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	7.02	Below average (40) — 174 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 7.02 over 50.00 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.
Mike Kilkenny	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	22.50	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.
Ray Lamb	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	4.60	Average (48) — 133 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 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.
Steve Mingori	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	6.17	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.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	344.00	3.38	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 344.00 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.
Ken Sanders	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	1.65	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 1.65 over 27.33 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.
Brent Strom	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	4.61	Average (47) — 143 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 123.00 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.
Dick Tidrow	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	274.67	4.42	Average (48) — 133 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 274.67 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 Timmermann	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	4.92	Average (46) — 152 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 124.33 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.
Milt Wilcox	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	5.83	Below average (40) — 174 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 134.33 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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	8	batting	29	5	1	.172	—	—	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.
Dave Duncan	Catchers	11	batting	344	80	17	.233	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
John Ellis	Catchers	7	batting	437	118	14	.270	—	—	Average (54) — 108 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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.
Buddy Bell	Infielders	25	batting	631	169	14	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 124 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Jack Brohamer	Infielders	10	batting	300	66	4	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Leo Cárdenas	Infielders	4	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	14	batting	572	156	11	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 108 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 572 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.
Frank Duffy	Infielders	15	batting	361	95	8	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 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.
Jerry Kenney	Infielders	9	batting	16	4	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.
Tom Ragland	Infielders	16	batting	183	47	0	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Ted Ford	Outfielders	33	batting	40	9	0	.225	—	—	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.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	23	batting	390	104	20	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
George Hendrick	Outfielders	20	batting	440	118	21	.268	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Ron Lolich	Outfielders	23	batting	140	32	2	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
John Lowenstein	Outfielders	29	batting	305	89	6	.292	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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.
Tommy Smith	Outfielders	26	batting	41	10	2	.244	—	—	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 Spikes	Outfielders	24	batting	506	120	23	.237	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 at-bats and 23 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.
Rusty Torres	Outfielders	28	batting	312	64	7	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 357 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Walt Williams	Outfielders	13	batting	350	101	8	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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: 1973 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1973 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:43:08.807743+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.