1976 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
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.67	4.32	Average (46) — 147 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 141.67 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 Brett	Pitchers	34	both	12	1	0	.083	200.67	3.32	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 200.67 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.
Clay Carroll	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	2.56	Average (56) — 25 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.56 over 77.33 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.
Terry Forster	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.33	4.37	Average (46) — 147 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 111.33 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	—	—	—	—	224.00	3.94	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 224.00 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.
Dave Hamilton	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	3.59	Average (51) — 100 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 90.33 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.
Jesse Jefferson	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	8.52	Below average (28) — 195 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 8.52 over 62.33 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.
Bart Johnson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.33	4.73	Below average (42) — 180 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 211.33 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.
Chris Knapp	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	4.82	Average (45) — 156 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 52.33 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.
Ken Kravec	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	4.89	Average (45) — 156 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 over 49.67 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.
Jack Kucek	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	9.64	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.
Larry Monroe	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	4.15	Average (49) — 124 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 21.67 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.
Blue Moon Odom	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	5.79	Below average (44) — 163 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 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.
Jim Otten	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	4.50	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.
Pete Vuckovich	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.33	4.65	Below average (44) — 163 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 110.33 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.
Wilbur Wood	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	2.24	Average (56) — 25 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.24 over 56.33 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.
Brian Downing	Catchers	16	batting	317	81	3	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
George Enright	Catchers	29	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.
Jim Essian	Catchers	11	batting	199	49	0	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Phil Roof	Catchers	17	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
Pete Varney	Catchers	8	batting	41	10	3	.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.
Kevin Bell	Infielders	8	batting	230	57	5	.248	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Jack Brohamer	Infielders	10	batting	354	89	7	.251	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 354 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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	30	batting	562	138	2	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 240 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 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.
Sam Ewing	Infielders	19	batting	41	9	0	.220	—	—	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.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	222	71	4	.320	—	—	Strong (61) — 28 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Jim Spencer	Infielders	3	batting	518	131	14	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Bill Stein	Infielders	1	batting	186	63	4	.278	—	—	Strong (63) — 19 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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	Infielders	14	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.
Alan Bannister	Outfielders	7	batting	145	36	0	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 215 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Buddy Bradford	Outfielders	22	batting	160	35	4	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Rich Coggins	Outfielders	15	batting	96	15	0	.156	—	—	Below average (40) — 396 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Ralph Garr	Outfielders	48	batting	527	158	4	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	22	batting	119	27	0	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Cleon Jones	Outfielders	14	batting	40	8	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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	311	79	5	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	44	batting	451	111	4	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 215 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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	63	11	0	.175	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Wayne Nordhagen	Outfielders	15	batting	53	10	0	.189	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 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.
Nyls Nyman	Outfielders	20	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.
Jorge Orta	Outfielders	6	batting	636	174	14	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:27:50.602282+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.