1959 Philadelphia Phillies
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Philadelphia Phillies | 47–107 | 25 | 13 |
| 1960 Philadelphia Phillies | 59–95 | 24 | 16 |
| 1959 Philadelphia Phillies · Current season | — | 20 | 18 |
| 1958 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 22 | 19 |
| 1957 Philadelphia Phillies | — | 22 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1959
- 1959 Baltimore Orioles · 74–80
- 1959 Boston Red Sox · 75–79
- 1959 Chicago Cubs · 74–80
- 1959 Chicago White Sox · 94–60
- 1959 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1959 Cleveland Indians · —
More teams from 1959
- 1959 Detroit Tigers · 76–78
- 1959 Kansas City Athletics · 66–88
- 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers · 86–68
- 1959 Milwaukee Braves · 86–70
- 1959 New York Yankees · 79–75
- 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1959 San Francisco Giants · 83–71
- 1959 St. Louis Cardinals · 71–83
- 1959 Washington Senators · 63–91
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 Cardwell | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 153.00 | 4.06 | Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.06 over 153.00 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. |
| Gene Conley | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 180.00 | 3.00 | Average (58) — 15 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 over 180.00 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 | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.74 | 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. |
| Rubén Gómez | Pitchers | 40,22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.33 | 6.10 | Below average (41) — 120 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.10 over 72.33 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. |
| Jim Hearn | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.73 | 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. |
| Ed Keegan | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 18.00 | 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. |
| Jack Meyer | Pitchers | 42 | 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. |
| Seth Morehead | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 9.90 | 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 | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 221.33 | 3.21 | Average (57) — 20 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.21 over 221.33 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. |
| Taylor Phillips | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.00 | 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. |
| Robin Roberts | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 257.33 | 4.27 | Average (49) — 79 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.27 over 257.33 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. |
| Humberto Robinson | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 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. |
| Freddy Rodríguez | Pitchers | 41 | 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. |
| Al Schroll | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.68 | 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. |
| Ray Semproch | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 111.67 | 5.40 | Below average (43) — 115 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.40 over 111.67 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. |
| Chris Short | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.33 | 8.16 | 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. |
| Curt Simmons | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | 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. |
| Jim Hegan | Catchers | 38 | batting | 51 | 10 | 0 | .196 | — | — | Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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 Lonnett | Catchers | 7 | batting | 93 | 16 | 1 | .172 | — | — | Below average (43) — 243 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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. |
| Carl Sawatski | Catchers | 58,47 | batting | 198 | 58 | 9 | .293 | — | — | Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Valmy Thomas | Catchers | 8 | batting | 140 | 28 | 1 | .200 | — | — | Below average (43) — 243 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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. |
| Sparky Anderson | Infielders | 45,2 | batting | 477 | 104 | 0 | .218 | — | — | Below average (42) — 248 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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 Bouchee | Infielders | 5 | batting | 499 | 142 | 15 | .285 | — | — | Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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. |
| Chico Fernández | Infielders | 17 | batting | 123 | 26 | 0 | .211 | — | — | Average (45) — 217 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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. |
| Gene Freese | Infielders | 4 | batting | 400 | 107 | 23 | .268 | — | — | Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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. |
| Granny Hamner | Infielders | 2 | batting | 64 | 19 | 2 | .297 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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 Hanebrink | Infielders | 20 | batting | 97 | 25 | 1 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Willie Jones | Infielders | 6 | batting | 160 | 43 | 7 | .269 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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. |
| Joe Koppe | Infielders | 15 | batting | 422 | 110 | 7 | .261 | — | — | Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 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. |
| Harry Anderson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 508 | 122 | 14 | .240 | — | — | Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 14 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 | 564 | 150 | 1 | .266 | — | — | Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 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. |
| Jim Bolger | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 48 | 4 | 0 | .083 | — | — | 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. |
| Bob Bowman | Outfielders | 10 | both | 79 | 10 | 2 | .127 | — | 6.00 | Below average (41) — 252 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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. |
| Solly Drake | Outfielders | 35 | batting | 62 | 9 | 0 | .145 | — | — | Below average (42) — 248 of 257 batters in the available 1959 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. |
| Dave Philley | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 254 | 74 | 7 | .291 | — | — | Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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. |
| Wally Post | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 468 | 119 | 22 | .254 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 at-bats and 22 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. |
| John Easton | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 3 | 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: 1959 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:45:41.088134+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.