1954 Pittsburgh Pirates
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Pittsburgh Pirates franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 23 | 21 |
| 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 23 | 19 |
| 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season | — | 23 | 14 |
| 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 29 | 15 |
| 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 25 | 20 |
Same era: other teams in 1954
- 1954 Baltimore Orioles · 54–100
- 1954 Boston Red Sox · 69–85
- 1954 Chicago Cubs · 64–90
- 1954 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1954 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1954 Detroit Tigers · 68–86
More teams from 1954
- 1954 Milwaukee Braves · 89–65
- 1954 New York Yankees · 103–51
- 1954 Philadelphia Athletics · 51–103
- 1954 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1954 St. Louis Cardinals · 72–82
- 1954 Washington Senators · 66–88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Friend | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 170.33 | 5.07 | Below average (43) — 85 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.07 over 170.33 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 Hetki | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.99 | Not enough dataThe 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 | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.00 | 4.91 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Nellie King | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.14 | Not enough dataThe 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 | — | — | — | — | 120.67 | 5.52 | Below average (41) — 93 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.52 over 120.67 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. |
| Vern Law | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 161.67 | 5.51 | Below average (40) — 94 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.51 over 161.67 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. |
| Dick Littlefield | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 155.00 | 3.60 | Average (53) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.60 over 155.00 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 O'Donnell | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.33 | 4.53 | Average (47) — 69 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 87.33 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. |
| Joe Page | Pitchers | 00 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.17 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Laurin Pepper | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.67 | 7.99 | Below average (35) — 99 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.99 over 50.67 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 Purkey | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 131.33 | 5.07 | Below average (43) — 85 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.07 over 131.33 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. |
| Max Surkont | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 208.33 | 4.41 | Average (47) — 69 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.41 over 208.33 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. |
| Jake Thies | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.33 | 3.87 | Average (51) — 51 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.87 over 130.33 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. |
| Len Yochim | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.32 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Toby Atwell | Catchers | 11 | batting | 287 | 83 | 3 | .289 | — | — | Average (54) — 54 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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. |
| Walker Cooper | Catchers | 23,28 | batting | 15 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bill Hall | Catchers | 46 | batting | 7 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Nick Koback | Catchers | 9 | batting | 10 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jim Mangan | Catchers | 20 | batting | 26 | 5 | 0 | .192 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jack Shepard | Catchers | 10 | batting | 227 | 69 | 3 | .304 | — | — | Average (56) — 35 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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. |
| Gair Allie | Infielders | 8 | batting | 418 | 83 | 3 | .199 | — | — | Below average (40) — 192 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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. |
| Dick Cole | Infielders | 12 | batting | 486 | 131 | 1 | .270 | — | — | Average (50) — 99 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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. |
| Vic Janowicz | Infielders | 31 | batting | 73 | 11 | 0 | .151 | — | — | Below average (42) — 184 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Eddie Pellagrini | Infielders | 13 | batting | 125 | 27 | 0 | .216 | — | — | Average (45) — 166 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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. |
| Curt Roberts | Infielders | 7 | batting | 496 | 115 | 1 | .232 | — | — | Below average (44) — 176 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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 Skinner | Infielders | 3 | batting | 470 | 117 | 8 | .249 | — | — | Average (49) — 114 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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. |
| Dick Smith | Infielders | 6 | batting | 31 | 3 | 0 | .097 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Preston Ward | Infielders | 5 | batting | 360 | 97 | 7 | .269 | — | — | Average (52) — 78 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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. |
| Cal Abrams | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 42 | 6 | 0 | .143 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Sid Gordon | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 363 | 111 | 12 | .306 | — | — | Average (59) — 15 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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. |
| Dick Hall | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 310 | 74 | 2 | .239 | — | — | Average (46) — 160 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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. |
| Gail Henley | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 30 | 9 | 1 | .300 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Sam Jethroe | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jerry Lynch | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 284 | 68 | 8 | .239 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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. |
| Luis Márquez | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 9 | 1 | 0 | .111 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Hal Rice | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 81 | 14 | 1 | .173 | — | — | Below average (43) — 178 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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 | 15 | batting | 577 | 172 | 23 | .298 | — | — | Strong (60) — 14 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 23 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: 1954 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:00:46.651920+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.