1974 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
Cy Acosta	Pitchers	41	both	2	0	0	.000	45.67	3.74	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 45.67 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.
Lloyd Allen	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	10.29	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 Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.33	4.70	Below average (43) — 173 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 216.33 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.
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	27.00	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.
Terry Forster	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	3.62	Average (52) — 72 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 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.
Goose Gossage	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.33	4.13	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 89.33 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.
Wayne Granger	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	8.12	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.
Joe Henderson	Pitchers	40	both	1	0	0	.000	15.00	8.40	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.
Bart Johnson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.67	2.74	Average (58) — 20 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 121.67 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 Kaat	Pitchers	36	both	1	0	0	.000	277.33	2.92	Average (59) — 16 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 277.33 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.
Jack Kucek	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	5.26	Average (45) — 158 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.26 over 37.67 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 Moran	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	4.66	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 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.
Jim Otten	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	5.51	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	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	19.29	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.
Skip Pitlock	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.67	4.43	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 over 105.67 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.
Ken Tatum	Pitchers	19	both	1	0	0	.000	20.67	4.79	Average (48) — 129 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 20.67 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.
Wilbur Wood	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	320.33	3.60	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 320.33 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.
Chuck Brinkman	Catchers	11	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Brian Downing	Catchers	16	batting	293	66	10	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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	367	95	10	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Pete Varney	Catchers	8	batting	28	7	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.
Dick Allen	Infielders	15	batting	462	139	32	.301	—	—	Strong (65) — 3 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 at-bats and 32 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	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	30	batting	496	136	5	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	48	batting	29	10	0	.345	—	—	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.
Eddie Leon	Infielders	3	batting	46	5	0	.109	—	—	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.
Bill Melton	Infielders	14	batting	495	120	21	.242	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Tony Muser	Infielders	25	batting	206	60	1	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Jorge Orta	Infielders	6	batting	525	166	10	.316	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.
Lee Richard	Infielders	9	batting	67	11	0	.164	—	—	Below average (42) — 377 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Ron Santo	Infielders	10	batting	375	83	5	.221	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Bill Stein	Infielders	1	batting	43	12	0	.279	—	—	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.
Buddy Bradford	Outfielders	22	batting	96	32	5	.333	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	2	batting	109	25	0	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Ken Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	602	176	20	.292	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	424	119	4	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Carlos May	Outfielders	17	batting	551	137	8	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Nyls Nyman	Outfielders	20	batting	14	9	0	.643	—	—	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.
Bill Sharp	Outfielders	5	batting	320	81	4	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Hugh Yancy	Outfielders	20	batting	0	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: 1974 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:37:46.996574+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.