1917 New York Giants

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1919 New York Giants	87–53	22	19
1918 New York Giants	71–53	17	15
1917 New York Giants · Current season	98–56	23	10
1916 New York Giants	86–66	25	12
1915 New York Giants	69–83	24	12

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 Anderson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	1.44	Strong (63) — 2 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.44 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.
Rube Benton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	2.72	Average (51) — 49 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 215.00 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.
Al Demaree	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	2.64	Average (51) — 49 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 78.33 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 Middleton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.75	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.
Pol Perritt	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	1.88	Average (59) — 6 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.88 over 215.00 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.
Slim Sallee	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.67	2.17	Average (56) — 21 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 215.67 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.
Ferdie Schupp	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	272.00	1.95	Average (59) — 6 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.95 over 272.00 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.
George Smith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.84	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.
Ad Swigler	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Jeff Tesreau	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.67	3.09	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 183.67 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.
George Gibson	Catchers	—	batting	82	14	0	.171	—	—	Below average (44) — 177 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Ernie Krueger	Catchers	—	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.
Lew McCarty	Catchers	—	batting	162	40	2	.247	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Jack Onslow	Catchers	—	batting	8	2	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.
Bill Rariden	Catchers	—	batting	266	72	0	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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.
Al Baird	Infielders	—	batting	24	7	0	.292	—	—	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.
Art Fletcher	Infielders	—	batting	557	145	4	.260	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Ed Hemingway	Infielders	—	batting	25	8	0	.320	—	—	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.
Buck Herzog	Infielders	—	batting	417	98	2	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Walter Holke	Infielders	—	batting	527	146	2	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Pete Kilduff	Infielders	—	batting	78	16	1	.205	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Hans Lobert	Infielders	—	batting	52	10	1	.192	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
José Rodríguez	Infielders	—	batting	20	4	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.
Jimmy Smith	Infielders	—	batting	96	22	0	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Heinie Zimmerman	Infielders	—	batting	585	174	5	.297	—	—	Strong (61) — 12 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
George Burns	Outfielders	—	batting	597	180	5	.302	—	—	Strong (62) — 10 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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.
Benny Kauff	Outfielders	—	batting	559	172	5	.308	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
George Kelly	Outfielders	—	batting	7	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.
Red Murray	Outfielders	—	batting	22	1	0	.045	—	—	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 Robertson	Outfielders	—	batting	532	138	12	.259	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 at-bats and 12 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 Thorpe	Outfielders	—	batting	57	11	0	.193	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Joe Wilhoit	Outfielders	—	batting	50	17	0	.340	—	—	Average (55) — 41 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Ross Youngs	Outfielders	—	batting	26	9	0	.346	—	—	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: 1917 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1917 New York Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:30:34.034817+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.