2021 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 2020s 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
Aaron Bummer	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	3.51	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 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.
Zack Burdi	Pitchers	62	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.
Ryan Burr	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	2.45	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 36.67 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.
Dylan Cease	Pitchers	84	both	8	3	0	.375	165.67	3.95	Average (52) — 175 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 165.67 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.
Garrett Crochet	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	2.82	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 54.33 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.
Matt Foster	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	6.00	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 6.00 over 39.00 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.
Jace Fry	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	10.80	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.
Lucas Giolito	Pitchers	27	both	4	1	0	.250	178.67	3.53	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 178.67 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.
Liam Hendriks	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	2.54	Average (56) — 28 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 71.00 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.
Codi Heuer	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	5.12	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.12 over 38.67 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.
Dallas Keuchel	Pitchers	60	both	2	0	0	.000	162.00	5.28	Average (46) — 465 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 162.00 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.
Craig Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.09	Average (49) — 339 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 23.00 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.
Michael Kopech	Pitchers	34	both	1	0	0	.000	69.33	3.50	Average (53) — 114 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.50 over 69.33 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.
Jimmy Lambert	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	6.23	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.
Reynaldo López	Pitchers	40	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lance Lynn	Pitchers	33	both	5	1	0	.200	157.00	2.69	Average (57) — 15 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 2.69 over 157.00 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.
Evan Marshall	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.60	Average (48) — 387 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 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.
Alex McRae	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	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.
Carlos Rodón	Pitchers	55	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José Ruiz	Pitchers	66	both	1	0	0	.000	65.00	3.05	Average (54) — 76 of 556 pitchers in the available 2021 rosters An earned-run average of 3.05 over 65.00 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.
Jonathan Stiever	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	inf	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.
Ryan Tepera	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	2.50	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.
Mike Wright	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	5.50	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.
Zack Collins	Catchers	21	batting	195	41	4	.210	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Yasmani Grandal	Catchers	24	batting	279	67	23	.240	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Yermín Mercedes	Catchers	73	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.
Seby Zavala	Catchers	44	batting	93	17	5	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 398 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
José Abreu	Infielders	79	batting	659	148	30	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 659 at-bats and 30 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.
Tim Anderson	Infielders	7	batting	551	163	17	.309	—	—	Strong (60) — 31 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Jake Burger	Infielders	30	batting	38	10	1	.263	—	—	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.
Romy González	Infielders	5	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.
César Hernández	Infielders	12	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.
Nick Madrigal	Infielders	1	batting	200	61	2	.305	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Danny Mendick	Infielders	20	both	164	36	2	.220	1.00	0.00	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Yoán Moncada	Infielders	10	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.
Adam Eaton	Outfielders	12	batting	189	38	5	.201	—	—	Average (45) — 440 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Adam Engel	Outfielders	15	batting	123	31	7	.252	—	—	Average (53) — 156 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Leury García	Outfielders	28	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.
Luis González	Outfielders	17	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.
Brian Goodwin	Outfielders	18	batting	235	52	8	.221	—	—	Average (48) — 336 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Billy Hamilton	Outfielders	0	batting	127	28	2	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 365 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Eloy Jiménez	Outfielders	74	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.
Jake Lamb	Outfielders	23	batting	113	24	6	.212	—	—	Average (49) — 306 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Luis Robert	Outfielders	88	batting	275	93	13	.338	—	—	Strong (66) — 2 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Gavin Sheets	Outfielders	32	batting	160	40	11	.250	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Andrew Vaughn	Outfielders	25	batting	417	98	15	.235	—	—	Average (50) — 261 of 517 batters in the available 2021 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 at-bats and 15 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.
Nick Williams	Outfielders	5	batting	10	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: 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2021 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T03:45:36.098447+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.