1928 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1920s seasons

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1930 Chicago White Sox	—	28	12
1929 Chicago White Sox	59–93	19	13
1928 Chicago White Sox · Current season	72–82	19	15
1927 Chicago White Sox	70–83	23	10
1926 Chicago White Sox	81–72	19	11

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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
Grady Adkins	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.67	3.73	Average (54) — 37 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 224.67 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.
Charlie Barnabe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	6.52	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.
Ted Blankenship	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.00	4.61	Average (47) — 77 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 158.00 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.
Sarge Connally	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.84	Average (47) — 77 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 74.33 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.
George Cox	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.26	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.
Dan Dugan	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Red Faber	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.33	3.75	Average (53) — 42 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 201.33 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.
John Goodell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Rudy Leopold	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Ted Lyons	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	240.00	3.98	Average (52) — 47 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 240.00 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.
Tommy Thomas	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	283.00	3.08	Average (59) — 13 of 113 pitchers in the available 1928 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 283.00 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.
Ed Walsh, Jr.	Pitchers	—	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.
Bob Weiland	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	0.00	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.
Al Williamson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Roy Wilson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Moe Berg	Catchers	—	batting	224	55	0	.246	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Buck Crouse	Catchers	—	batting	218	55	2	.252	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Harry McCurdy	Catchers	—	batting	103	27	2	.262	—	—	Average (49) — 117 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 103 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.
Ray Schalk	Catchers	—	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Bill Cissell	Infielders	—	batting	443	115	1	.260	—	—	Average (46) — 158 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Bud Clancy	Infielders	—	batting	487	132	2	.271	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Bill Hunnefield	Infielders	—	batting	333	98	2	.294	—	—	Average (52) — 77 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Willie Kamm	Infielders	—	batting	552	170	1	.308	—	—	Average (54) — 55 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Johnny Mann	Infielders	—	batting	6	2	0	.333	—	—	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 Redfern	Infielders	—	batting	261	61	0	.234	—	—	Below average (43) — 186 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Art Shires	Infielders	—	batting	123	42	1	.341	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Karl Swanson	Infielders	—	batting	64	9	0	.141	—	—	Below average (40) — 203 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Bill Barrett	Outfielders	—	batting	235	65	3	.277	—	—	Average (50) — 111 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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 Blackerby	Outfielders	—	batting	83	21	0	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Bibb Falk	Outfielders	—	batting	286	83	1	.290	—	—	Average (51) — 92 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Alex Metzler	Outfielders	—	batting	464	141	3	.304	—	—	Average (54) — 55 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Randy Moore	Outfielders	—	batting	61	13	0	.213	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Johnny Mostil	Outfielders	—	batting	503	136	0	.270	—	—	Average (47) — 141 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Carl Reynolds	Outfielders	—	batting	291	94	2	.323	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 208 batters in the available 1928 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.

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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: 1928 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1928 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T15:57:29.002017+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.