1953 Pittsburgh Pirates

Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons

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Pittsburgh Pirates franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1955 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	23	19
1954 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	23	14
1953 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season	—	29	15
1952 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	25	20
1951 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	29	17

Same era: other teams in 1953

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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
Roger Bowman	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.82	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	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.67	4.53	Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 200.67 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.
Roy Face	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.00	6.58	Below average (36) — 108 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 6.58 over 119.00 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.
Bob Friend	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	4.90	Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 170.67 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 Hall	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.00	5.39	Below average (42) — 98 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 5.39 over 152.00 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.
Johnny Hetki	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.95	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.
Cal Hogue	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	5.21	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	—	—	—	—	176.33	4.59	Average (47) — 77 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.59 over 176.33 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 Lindell	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.67	4.71	Average (46) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 175.67 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 Macdonald	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	12.27	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.
Woody Main	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.25	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.
Paul Pettit	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	7.71	Below average (41) — 100 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 28.00 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.
Howie Pollet	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	10.66	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.
Bob Schultz	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.20	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.
Jim Waugh	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	6.48	Below average (38) — 106 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rosters An earned-run average of 6.48 over 90.33 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.
Toby Atwell	Catchers	11	batting	139	34	0	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Ed Fitz Gerald	Catchers	9	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Joe Garagiola	Catchers	3	batting	73	17	2	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Vic Janowicz	Catchers	31	batting	123	31	2	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Nick Koback	Catchers	9	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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.
Pete Naton	Catchers	14	batting	12	2	0	.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.
Mike Sandlock	Catchers	6	batting	186	43	0	.231	—	—	Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Jack Shepard	Catchers	10	batting	4	1	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.
Pete Castiglione	Infielders	16	batting	159	33	4	.208	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Dick Cole	Infielders	12	batting	235	64	0	.272	—	—	Average (50) — 93 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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 Hall	Infielders	5	batting	24	4	0	.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.
Catfish Metkovich	Infielders	44	batting	41	6	1	.146	—	—	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 O'Brien	Infielders	27	batting	261	62	0	.238	—	—	Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 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.
Johnny O'Brien	Infielders	30	batting	279	69	2	.247	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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 O'Connell	Infielders	10	batting	588	173	7	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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.
Eddie Pellagrini	Infielders	13	batting	174	44	4	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Dick Smith	Infielders	7	batting	43	7	0	.163	—	—	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.
Paul Smith	Infielders	21	batting	389	110	4	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 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.
Preston Ward	Infielders	5	batting	281	59	8	.210	—	—	Below average (43) — 176 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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.
Cal Abrams	Outfielders	18	batting	448	128	15	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 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.
Carlos Bernier	Outfielders	17	batting	310	66	3	.213	—	—	Below average (42) — 183 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Brandy Davis	Outfielders	16	batting	39	8	0	.205	—	—	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.
Gene Hermanski	Outfielders	7	batting	62	11	1	.177	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Ralph Kiner	Outfielders	4	batting	148	40	7	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Felipe Montemayor	Outfielders	14	batting	55	6	0	.109	—	—	Below average (40) — 191 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Hal Rice	Outfielders	44	batting	286	89	4	.311	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Frank Thomas	Outfielders	15	batting	455	116	30	.255	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Bob Addis	Outfielders	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.
Clem Koshorek	Outfielders	37	batting	1	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: 1953 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:03:37.823488+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.