1956 Philadelphia Phillies
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Philadelphia Phillies franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 124 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 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 22 | 19 |
| 1957 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 22 | 14 |
| 1956 Philadelphia Phillies · Current season | — | 20 | 18 |
| 1955 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 27 | 17 |
| 1954 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 19 | 12 |
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 New York Yankees · 97–57
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murry Dickson | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.00 | 5.09 | Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.09 over 23.00 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. |
| Turk Farrell | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 12.46 | 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. |
| Ben Flowers | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.71 | 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. |
| Harvey Haddix | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.67 | 3.48 | Average (55) — 27 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.48 over 206.67 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. |
| Angelo LiPetri | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.27 | 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. |
| Jack Meyer | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.41 | 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 Miller | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.24 | 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. |
| Stu Miller | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 106.67 | 4.47 | Average (49) — 71 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.47 over 106.67 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. |
| Ron Negray | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.19 | 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 Owens | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 29.67 | 7.28 | Below average (42) — 101 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.28 over 29.67 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. |
| Duane Pillette | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.56 | 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. |
| Robin Roberts | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 297.33 | 4.45 | Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 over 297.33 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. |
| Saul Rogovin | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 106.67 | 4.98 | Average (46) — 91 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.98 over 106.67 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 Ross | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.10 | 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. |
| Jack Sanford | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.00 | 1.38 | 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. |
| Curt Simmons | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 198.00 | 3.36 | Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.36 over 198.00 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. |
| Herm Wehmeier | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 4.05 | Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 20.00 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. |
| Mack Burk | Catchers | 34 | batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | 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. |
| Joe Lonnett | Catchers | 35 | batting | 22 | 4 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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. |
| Stan Lopata | Catchers | 29 | batting | 535 | 143 | 32 | .267 | — | — | Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 at-bats and 32 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. |
| Andy Seminick | Catchers | 21 | batting | 161 | 32 | 7 | .199 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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. |
| Marv Blaylock | Infielders | 12 | batting | 460 | 117 | 10 | .254 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 at-bats and 10 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 Bouchee | Infielders | 39 | batting | 22 | 6 | 0 | .273 | — | — | 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. |
| Granny Hamner | Infielders | 2 | both | 401 | 90 | 4 | .224 | — | 4.32 | Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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. |
| Solly Hemus | Infielders | 4 | batting | 187 | 54 | 5 | .289 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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. |
| Willie Jones | Infielders | 6 | batting | 520 | 144 | 17 | .277 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 at-bats and 17 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 Kazanski | Infielders | 7 | batting | 379 | 80 | 4 | .211 | — | — | Below average (41) — 204 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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. |
| Bobby Morgan | Infielders | 4 | batting | 25 | 5 | 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. |
| Roy Smalley Jr. | Infielders | 17 | batting | 168 | 38 | 0 | .226 | — | — | Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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. |
| Richie Ashburn | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 628 | 190 | 3 | .303 | — | — | Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 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. |
| Frank Baumholtz | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 100 | 27 | 0 | .270 | — | — | Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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. |
| Bob Bowman | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 16 | 3 | 1 | .188 | — | — | 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. |
| Del Ennis | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 630 | 164 | 26 | .260 | — | — | Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 630 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. |
| Glen Gorbous | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 33 | 6 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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 Greengrass | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 215 | 44 | 5 | .205 | — | — | Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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. |
| Elmer Valo | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 291 | 84 | 5 | .289 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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 Westlake | Outfielders | 48,15 | batting | 4 | 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. |
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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 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:54:53.347345+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.