1939 Cincinnati Reds

Franchise seasons · 1930s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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Cincinnati Reds franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 119 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
1941 Cincinnati Reds	88–66	23	12
1940 Cincinnati Reds	—	21	12
1939 Cincinnati Reds · Current season	—	22	16
1938 Cincinnati Reds	—	21	13
1937 Cincinnati Reds	—	43	15

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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
Red Barrett	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.69	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.
Peaches Davis	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.26	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.
Paul Derringer	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	301.00	2.93	Strong (61) — 3 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 301.00 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.
Lee Grissom	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.67	4.10	Average (53) — 43 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 153.67 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.
Art Jacobs	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Hank Johnson	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.01	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.
Wes Livengood	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.93	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.
Whitey Moore	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.67	3.45	Average (57) — 17 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 187.67 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.
Pete Naktenis	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Johnny Niggeling	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	5.80	Average (47) — 83 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 40.33 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.
Elmer Riddle	Pitchers	14	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.
Milt Shoffner	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.35	Average (53) — 43 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 37.67 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.
Junior Thompson	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.33	2.54	Strong (61) — 3 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 2.54 over 152.33 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.
Johnny Vander Meer	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.00	4.67	Average (50) — 60 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 129.00 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.
Bucky Walters	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	319.00	2.29	Strong (65) — 1 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 2.29 over 319.00 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 Weaver	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Willard Hershberger	Catchers	5	batting	174	60	0	.345	—	—	Average (57) — 29 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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 Lombardi	Catchers	4	batting	450	129	20	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 at-bats and 20 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.
Jimmie Wilson	Catchers	3	batting	3	1	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.
Lonny Frey	Infielders	11	batting	484	141	11	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 50 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Milt Galatzer	Infielders	19	batting	5	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.
Eddie Joost	Infielders	17	batting	143	36	0	.252	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Frank McCormick	Infielders	10	batting	630	209	18	.332	—	—	Strong (62) — 9 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 at-bats and 18 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 Myers	Infielders	12	batting	509	143	9	.281	—	—	Average (52) — 76 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Nolen Richardson	Infielders	45	batting	3	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 Riggs	Infielders	15	batting	38	6	0	.158	—	—	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.
Billy Werber	Infielders	18	batting	599	173	5	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 76 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Wally Berger	Outfielders	22	batting	329	85	14	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 89 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 329 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.
Nino Bongiovanni	Outfielders	27	batting	159	41	0	.258	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Frenchy Bordagaray	Outfielders	26	batting	122	24	0	.197	—	—	Below average (42) — 182 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Harry Craft	Outfielders	23	batting	502	129	13	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 111 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Vince DiMaggio	Outfielders	28	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Lee Gamble	Outfielders	25	batting	221	59	0	.267	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Ival Goodman	Outfielders	24	batting	470	152	7	.323	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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.
Bud Hafey	Outfielders	36	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Al Simmons	Outfielders	38	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	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.
Dick West	Outfielders	34,38	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
Les Scarsella	Outfielders	16	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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: 1939 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1939 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:41:08.743856+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.