1965 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1967 Chicago White Sox	89–73	42	17
1966 Chicago White Sox	83–79	39	13
1965 Chicago White Sox · Current season	95–67	33	12
1964 Chicago White Sox	98–64	37	13
1963 Chicago White Sox	94–68	39	18

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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
Greg Bollo	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	3.57	Average (50) — 77 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 22.67 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 Buzhardt	Pitchers	30	both	56	7	0	.125	188.67	3.01	Average (56) — 26 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 188.67 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.
Eddie Fisher	Pitchers	28	both	29	4	0	.138	165.33	2.40	Strong (60) — 8 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 165.33 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.
Joe Horlen	Pitchers	20	both	68	9	0	.132	219.00	2.88	Average (57) — 24 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 219.00 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.
Bruce Howard	Pitchers	19	both	41	6	0	.146	148.00	3.47	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 148.00 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	both	59	10	1	.169	183.67	3.09	Average (55) — 29 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 183.67 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.
Frank Lary	Pitchers	17	both	2	1	0	.500	26.67	4.05	Average (49) — 87 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 26.67 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 Locker	Pitchers	23	both	14	0	0	.000	91.33	3.15	Average (54) — 33 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 91.33 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.
Gary Peters	Pitchers	43	both	72	13	1	.181	176.33	3.62	Average (51) — 68 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 176.33 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.
Juan Pizarro	Pitchers	32	both	34	8	1	.235	97.00	3.43	Average (52) — 57 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 97.00 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.
Hoyt Wilhelm	Pitchers	31	both	22	0	0	.000	144.00	1.81	Strong (64) — 3 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rosters An earned-run average of 1.81 over 144.00 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.
Ted Wills	Pitchers	26	both	2	0	0	.000	19.00	2.84	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.
Smoky Burgess	Catchers	2	batting	77	22	2	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Duane Josephson	Catchers	46	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
J. C. Martin	Catchers	12	batting	230	60	2	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Johnny Romano	Catchers	5	batting	356	86	18	.242	—	—	Average (53) — 86 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Jimmie Schaffer	Catchers	18	batting	31	6	0	.194	—	—	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.
Don Buford	Infielders	7	batting	586	166	10	.283	—	—	Average (57) — 47 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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.
Gene Freese	Infielders	18	batting	32	9	1	.281	—	—	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.
Ron Hansen	Infielders	4	batting	587	138	11	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Tommy McCraw	Infielders	24	batting	273	65	5	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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	559	153	18	.274	—	—	Average (57) — 47 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Pete Ward	Infielders	8	batting	507	125	10	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 123 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 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.
Al Weis	Infielders	6	batting	135	40	1	.296	—	—	Average (55) — 58 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Tommie Agee	Outfielders	1	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Ken Berry	Outfielders	17,16	batting	472	103	12	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Danny Cater	Outfielders	9	batting	514	139	14	.270	—	—	Average (56) — 53 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Jim Hicks	Outfielders	44	batting	19	5	1	.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.
Dave Nicholson	Outfielders	11	batting	85	13	2	.153	—	—	Below average (43) — 247 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Floyd Robinson	Outfielders	3	batting	577	153	14	.265	—	—	Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 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.
Bill Voss	Outfielders	40	batting	33	6	1	.182	—	—	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.
Bill Heath	Outfielders	34	batting	1	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.
Dick Kenworthy	Outfielders	26	batting	1	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.
Marv Staehle	Outfielders	29	batting	7	3	0	.429	—	—	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:20:02.584859+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.