1974 New York Yankees

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
Fred Beene	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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 Buskey	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.35	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.
Pat Dobson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	281.00	3.07	Average (57) — 23 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 281.00 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.
Larry Gura	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	2.41	Average (57) — 23 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 over 56.00 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 Kline	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	3.46	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 26.00 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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.66	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.
Tippy Martinez	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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.
Rudy May	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.33	2.28	Strong (61) — 7 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 114.33 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.
Sam McDowell	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	4.69	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 48.00 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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	279.67	3.60	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 279.67 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 Pagan	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	5.11	Average (45) — 158 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 49.33 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.
Fritz Peterson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	4.70	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.
Rick Sawyer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	16.20	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.
Mel Stottlemyre	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.00	3.58	Average (52) — 72 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 113.00 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	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	190.67	3.87	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 190.67 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.
Cecil Upshaw	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.02	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.
Mike Wallace	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.41	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.
Dick Woodson	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	5.79	Average (45) — 158 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 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.
Ken Wright	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Jim Deidel	Catchers	43	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.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	46	batting	109	26	2	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 216 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 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.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	517	135	13	.261	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Duke Sims	Catchers	41	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Sandy Alomar Sr.	Infielders	2	batting	279	75	1	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	400	97	6	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Horace Clarke	Infielders	20	batting	47	11	0	.234	—	—	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	26	batting	121	26	1	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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.
Mike Hegan	Infielders	18	batting	53	12	2	.226	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Jim Mason	Infielders	22	batting	440	110	5	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Gene Michael	Infielders	17	batting	177	46	0	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	566	139	22	.246	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 22 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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	38	7	0	.184	—	—	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 Sudakis	Infielders	44	batting	259	60	7	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Otto Vélez	Infielders	24	batting	67	14	2	.209	—	—	Average (47) — 274 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 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.
Ron Blomberg	Outfielders	12	batting	264	82	10	.311	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Alex Johnson	Outfielders	23	batting	28	6	1	.214	—	—	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.
Elliott Maddox	Outfielders	27	batting	466	141	3	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 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.
Bobby Murcer	Outfielders	1	batting	606	166	10	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Larry Murray	Outfielders	18,52	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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	14	batting	518	158	9	.305	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 9 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	473	130	7	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Terry Whitfield	Outfielders	51	batting	5	1	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.
Walt Williams	Outfielders	13	batting	53	6	0	.113	—	—	Below average (40) — 388 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Jim Ray Hart	Outfielders	43	batting	19	1	0	.053	—	—	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:40:15.025824+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.