1951 Pittsburgh Pirates

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1953 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	29	15
1952 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	25	20
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season	—	29	17
1950 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	23	18
1949 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	22	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
Don Carlsen	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	4.19	Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 43.67 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.
Cliff Chambers	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	5.58	Average (45) — 93 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 5.58 over 59.67 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.
Con Dempsey	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Murry Dickson	Pitchers	21,22	pitching	—	—	—	—	288.67	4.02	Average (52) — 47 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 288.67 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.
Bob Friend	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.67	4.27	Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 149.67 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.
Bill Koski	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.67	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 LaPalme	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	6.29	Below average (42) — 107 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 6.29 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.
Vern Law	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.00	4.50	Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 114.00 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.
Joe Muir	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.76	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 Pettit	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Howie Pollet	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.67	5.04	Average (46) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 128.67 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.
Mel Queen	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.33	4.44	Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 168.33 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.
Junior Walsh	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.87	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.
Bill Werle	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.65	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 Wilks	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.83	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.
Len Yochim	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	8.31	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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	9	batting	97	22	0	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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 Garagiola	Catchers	2	batting	212	54	9	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Clyde McCullough	Catchers	3,8	batting	259	77	8	.297	—	—	Average (58) — 21 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Monty Basgall	Infielders	10,12	batting	153	32	0	.209	—	—	Below average (43) — 185 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Pete Castiglione	Infielders	16	batting	482	126	7	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 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.
Dick Cole	Infielders	12	batting	106	25	1	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Bob Dillinger	Infielders	3	batting	43	10	0	.233	—	—	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.
Dale Long	Infielders	2	batting	12	2	1	.167	—	—	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.
Jack Maguire	Infielders	12	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.
Jack Merson	Infielders	10	batting	50	18	1	.360	—	—	Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Danny Murtaugh	Infielders	7	batting	151	30	1	.199	—	—	Below average (42) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Rocky Nelson	Infielders	6	batting	195	52	1	.267	—	—	Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Jack Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	156	37	0	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 152 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Stan Rojek	Infielders	6	batting	16	3	0	.188	—	—	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.
Hank Schenz	Infielders	10	batting	61	13	0	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 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.
Dick Smith	Infielders	6	batting	46	8	0	.174	—	—	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.
George Strickland	Infielders	14	batting	454	98	9	.216	—	—	Below average (43) — 185 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Wally Westlake	Infielders	15	batting	181	51	16	.282	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 at-bats and 16 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.
Ted Beard	Outfielders	13	batting	48	9	1	.188	—	—	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.
Gus Bell	Outfielders	18	batting	600	167	16	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 at-bats and 16 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.
Erv Dusak	Outfielders	15	both	39	12	1	.308	6.67	12.15	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 Howerton	Outfielders	8	batting	219	60	11	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 53 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Ralph Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	531	164	42	.309	—	—	Strong (67) — 2 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 at-bats and 42 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.
Catfish Metkovich	Outfielders	11	batting	423	124	3	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Pete Reiser	Outfielders	27	batting	140	38	2	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 79 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Dino Restelli	Outfielders	21	batting	38	7	1	.184	—	—	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.
Tom Saffell	Outfielders	17	batting	65	13	1	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 164 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	27	batting	148	39	2	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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 Fisher	Outfielders	35,39	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:09:14.846569+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.