1961 Baltimore Orioles
Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons
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Baltimore Orioles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 Baltimore Orioles | 86–76 | 17 | 16 |
| 1962 Baltimore Orioles | 77–85 | 25 | 17 |
| 1961 Baltimore Orioles · Current season | 95–67 | 23 | 13 |
| 1960 Baltimore Orioles | 89–65 | 27 | 14 |
| 1959 Baltimore Orioles | 74–80 | 26 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1961
- 1961 Boston Red Sox · 76–86
- 1961 Chicago Cubs · 64–90
- 1961 Chicago White Sox · 86–76
- 1961 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1961 Cleveland Indians · 78–83
- 1961 Detroit Tigers · 101–61
More teams from 1961
- 1961 Kansas City Athletics · 61–100
- 1961 Los Angeles Angels · 70–91
- 1961 Los Angeles Dodgers · 89–65
- 1961 Milwaukee Braves · 83–71
- 1961 Minnesota Twins · —
- 1961 New York Yankees · 109–53
- 1961 Philadelphia Phillies · 47–107
- 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1961 San Francisco Giants · 89–65
- 1961 St. Louis Cardinals · 80–74
- 1961 Washington Senators · 61–100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Barber | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 248.33 | 3.33 | Average (57) — 17 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.33 over 248.33 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. |
| Hal Brown | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 166.67 | 3.19 | Average (57) — 17 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.19 over 166.67 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. |
| Chuck Estrada | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 212.00 | 3.69 | Average (54) — 37 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.69 over 212.00 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. |
| Jack Fisher | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 196.00 | 3.90 | Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.90 over 196.00 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. |
| Dick Hall | Pitchers | 38,29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 122.33 | 3.09 | Average (57) — 17 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.09 over 122.33 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. |
| Billy Hoeft | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 138.00 | 2.02 | Strong (63) — 1 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.02 over 138.00 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. |
| Dick Hyde | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.57 | 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. |
| Gordon Jones | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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 Lehew | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| John Papa | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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. |
| Milt Pappas | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 177.67 | 3.04 | Average (58) — 7 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 over 177.67 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. |
| Wes Stock | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.01 | 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. |
| Hoyt Wilhelm | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.30 | 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. |
| Clint Courtney | Catchers | 2 | batting | 45 | 12 | 0 | .267 | — | — | 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. |
| Hank Foiles | Catchers | 36 | batting | 124 | 34 | 6 | .274 | — | — | Average (53) — 87 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 at-bats and 6 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. |
| Charley Lau | Catchers | 44 | batting | 47 | 8 | 1 | .170 | — | — | 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. |
| Gus Triandos | Catchers | 11 | batting | 397 | 97 | 17 | .244 | — | — | Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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. |
| Frank Zupo | Catchers | 42 | batting | 4 | 2 | 0 | .500 | — | — | 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 Adair | Infielders | 7 | batting | 386 | 102 | 9 | .264 | — | — | Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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. |
| Marv Breeding | Infielders | 1 | batting | 244 | 51 | 1 | .209 | — | — | Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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. |
| Walt Dropo | Infielders | 17 | batting | 27 | 7 | 1 | .259 | — | — | 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 Gentile | Infielders | 4 | batting | 486 | 147 | 46 | .302 | — | — | Strong (64) — 10 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 at-bats and 46 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. |
| Ron Hansen | Infielders | 3 | batting | 533 | 132 | 12 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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. |
| Brooks Robinson | Infielders | 5 | batting | 668 | 192 | 7 | .287 | — | — | Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 668 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. |
| Jackie Brandt | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 516 | 153 | 16 | .297 | — | — | Average (58) — 31 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 16 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 Busby | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 89 | 23 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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. |
| Whitey Herzog | Outfielders | 6,27 | batting | 323 | 94 | 5 | .291 | — | — | Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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. |
| Dave Philley | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 144 | 36 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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. |
| Boog Powell | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 13 | 1 | 0 | .077 | — | — | 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. |
| Earl Robinson | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 222 | 59 | 8 | .266 | — | — | Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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. |
| Barry Shetrone | Outfielders | 40 | 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. |
| Russ Snyder | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 312 | 91 | 1 | .292 | — | — | Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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. |
| Gene Stephens | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 58 | 11 | 0 | .190 | — | — | Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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. |
| Marv Throneberry | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 96 | 20 | 5 | .208 | — | — | Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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. |
| Dick Williams | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 310 | 64 | 8 | .206 | — | — | Below average (43) — 261 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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. |
| Chuck Essegian | Outfielders | 10 | 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. |
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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: 1961 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:36:13.684965+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.