1961 Washington Senators

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1963 Washington Senators	56–106	23	20
1962 Washington Senators	60–101	20	16
1961 Washington Senators · Current season	61–100	23	19
1960 Washington Senators	73–81	20	18
1959 Washington Senators	63–91	24	16

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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
Carl Bouldin	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	16.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pete Burnside	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.33	4.53	Average (48) — 103 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 113.33 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.
Tom Cheney	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	8.80	Below average (39) — 145 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 8.80 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.
Bennie Daniels	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	3.44	Average (56) — 25 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 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.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	2.40	Strong (62) — 2 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 168.67 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.
John Gabler	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.67	4.86	Average (47) — 111 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 92.67 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.
Mike Garcia	Pitchers	19	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Roy Heiser	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.35	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rudy Hernández	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Hobaugh	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.33	4.42	Average (49) — 96 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 126.33 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 Klippstein	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.78	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Marty Kutyna	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.00	3.97	Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 143.00 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.
Héctor Maestri	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	1.50	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carl Mathias	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	11.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe McClain	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	3.86	Average (53) — 46 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Claude Osteen	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.91	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Sisler	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.18	Not enough data The 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	35,47	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	4.61	Average (48) — 103 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 80.00 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.
Hal Woodeshick	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	4.02	Average (51) — 74 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 40.33 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.
Pete Daley	Catchers	8	batting	203	39	2	.192	—	—	Below average (41) — 278 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Dutch Dotterer	Catchers	11	batting	19	5	0	.263	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gene Green	Catchers	12	batting	364	102	18	.280	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 at-bats and 18 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.
Ken Retzer	Catchers	19	batting	53	18	1	.340	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Chet Boak	Infielders	28	batting	7	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Harry Bright	Infielders	10	batting	183	44	4	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Ed Brinkman	Infielders	2	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck Cottier	Infielders	7	batting	337	79	2	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 240 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Bob Johnson	Infielders	29	batting	224	66	6	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Billy Klaus	Infielders	6	batting	251	57	7	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 226 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Dale Long	Infielders	25	batting	377	94	17	.249	—	—	Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Jim Mahoney	Infielders	29	batting	108	26	0	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Danny O'Connell	Infielders	4	batting	493	128	1	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 493 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.
R. C. Stevens	Infielders	2	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Stillwell	Infielders	29	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Coot Veal	Infielders	5	batting	218	44	0	.202	—	—	Below average (41) — 278 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Bud Zipfel	Infielders	11	batting	170	34	4	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 261 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Joe Hicks	Outfielders	31	batting	29	5	1	.172	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck Hinton	Outfielders	32	batting	339	88	6	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 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.
Marty Keough	Outfielders	9	batting	390	97	9	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Jim King	Outfielders	30	batting	263	71	11	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 87 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 263 at-bats and 11 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 Tasby	Outfielders	1	batting	494	124	17	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Gene Woodling	Outfielders	14	batting	342	107	10	.313	—	—	Average (59) — 23 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Washington Senators season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:39:39.849477+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.