1956 New York Yankees
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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New York Yankees franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2025 · 123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 New York Yankees | 92–62 | 17 | 15 |
| 1957 New York Yankees | 98–56 | 19 | 12 |
| 1956 New York Yankees · Current season | 97–57 | 23 | 15 |
| 1955 New York Yankees | 96–58 | 24 | 16 |
| 1954 New York Yankees | 103–51 | 22 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1956
- 1956 Baltimore Orioles · 69–85
- 1956 Boston Red Sox · 84–70
- 1956 Chicago Cubs · 60–94
- 1956 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1956 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1956 Detroit Tigers · 82–72
More teams from 1956
- 1956 Kansas City Athletics · 52–102
- 1956 Milwaukee Braves · 92–62
- 1956 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1956 St. Louis Cardinals · 76–78
- 1956 Washington Senators · 59–95
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Byrne | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.36 | 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. |
| Jim Coates | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 13.50 | 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. |
| Rip Coleman | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.33 | 3.67 | Average (53) — 39 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.67 over 88.33 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. |
| Sonny Dixon | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.08 | 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. |
| Whitey Ford | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 225.67 | 2.47 | Strong (62) — 1 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.47 over 225.67 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 Grim | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.67 | 2.77 | Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.77 over 74.67 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. |
| Jim Konstanty | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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. |
| Johnny Kucks | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 224.33 | 3.85 | Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.85 over 224.33 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. |
| Don Larsen | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 179.67 | 3.26 | Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 179.67 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. |
| Mickey McDermott | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.00 | 4.24 | Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.24 over 87.00 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. |
| Tom Morgan | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.16 | 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. |
| Gerry Staley | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 108.00 | 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. |
| Tom Sturdivant | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.33 | 3.30 | Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.30 over 158.33 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. |
| Ralph Terry | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.33 | 9.45 | 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. |
| Bob Turley | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 132.00 | 5.05 | Average (45) — 94 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.05 over 132.00 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. |
| Yogi Berra | Catchers | 8 | batting | 521 | 155 | 30 | .298 | — | — | Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 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. |
| Charlie Silvera | Catchers | 29 | batting | 9 | 2 | 0 | .222 | — | — | 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. |
| Andy Carey | Infielders | 6 | batting | 422 | 100 | 7 | .238 | — | — | Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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. |
| Tom Carroll | Infielders | 40 | batting | 17 | 6 | 0 | .353 | — | — | 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 Coleman | Infielders | 42 | batting | 183 | 47 | 0 | .257 | — | — | Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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. |
| Billy Hunter | Infielders | 20 | batting | 75 | 21 | 0 | .280 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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. |
| Jerry Lumpe | Infielders | 11 | batting | 62 | 16 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Billy Martin | Infielders | 1 | batting | 458 | 121 | 9 | .264 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 458 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. |
| Gil McDougald | Infielders | 12 | batting | 438 | 136 | 13 | .311 | — | — | Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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. |
| Bobby Richardson | Infielders | 17 | batting | 7 | 1 | 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. |
| Phil Rizzuto | Infielders | 10 | batting | 52 | 12 | 0 | .231 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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 Robinson | Infielders | 36 | batting | 54 | 12 | 5 | .222 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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. |
| Bill Skowron | Infielders | 14 | batting | 464 | 143 | 23 | .308 | — | — | Strong (62) — 11 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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. |
| Hank Bauer | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 539 | 130 | 26 | .241 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 26 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 Cerv | Outfielders | 41 | batting | 115 | 35 | 3 | .304 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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. |
| Joe Collins | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 262 | 59 | 7 | .225 | — | — | Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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. |
| Elston Howard | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 290 | 76 | 5 | .262 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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. |
| Mickey Mantle | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 533 | 188 | 52 | .353 | — | — | Excellent (76) — 1 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 at-bats and 52 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. |
| Irv Noren | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 37 | 8 | 0 | .216 | — | — | 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. |
| Norm Siebern | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 162 | 33 | 4 | .204 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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. |
| Enos Slaughter | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 83 | 24 | 0 | .289 | — | — | Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting 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. |
| George Wilson | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 12 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
| Lou Skizas | Outfielders | 45 | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
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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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:54:27.623805+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.