1971 Pittsburgh Pirates
Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Pittsburgh Pirates | 80–82 | 20 | 16 |
| 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates | 96–59 | 20 | 13 |
| 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season | 97–65 | 20 | 15 |
| 1970 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 39 | 20 |
| 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 35 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1971
- 1971 Atlanta Braves · 82–80
- 1971 Baltimore Orioles · 101–57
- 1971 Boston Red Sox · 85–77
- 1971 California Angels · —
- 1971 Chicago Cubs · 83–79
- 1971 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1971
- 1971 Cincinnati Reds · 79–83
- 1971 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1971 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1971 Houston Astros · 79–83
- 1971 Kansas City Royals · 85–76
- 1971 Los Angeles Dodgers · 89–73
- 1971 Milwaukee Brewers · 69–92
- 1971 Minnesota Twins · 74–86
- 1971 Montreal Expos · —
- 1971 New York Mets · 83–79
- 1971 New York Yankees · 82–80
- 1971 Oakland Athletics · 101–60
- 1971 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1971 San Diego Padres · 61–100
- 1971 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1971 St. Louis Cardinals · 90–72
- 1971 Washington Senators · 63–96
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 Blass | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 240.00 | 2.85 | Average (58) — 14 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.85 over 240.00 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. |
| Nelson Briles | Pitchers | 22,34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 136.00 | 3.04 | Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 over 136.00 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. |
| Frank Brosseau | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 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. |
| Dock Ellis | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 226.67 | 3.06 | Average (56) — 37 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.06 over 226.67 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. |
| Dave Giusti | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 86.00 | 2.93 | Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.93 over 86.00 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. |
| Mudcat Grant | Pitchers | 22,19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 75.00 | 3.60 | Average (51) — 97 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.60 over 75.00 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. |
| Ramón Hernández | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.33 | 0.73 | 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. |
| Bob Johnson | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 174.67 | 3.45 | Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.45 over 174.67 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. |
| Bruce Kison | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 95.33 | 3.40 | Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.40 over 95.33 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. |
| John Lamb | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 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. |
| Bob Miller | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 1.29 | Average (57) — 23 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.29 over 28.00 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. |
| Bob Moose | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 140.00 | 4.11 | Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 140.00 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. |
| Jim Nelson | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.67 | 2.34 | Average (55) — 48 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.34 over 34.67 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 Veale | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 46.33 | 6.99 | Below average (37) — 199 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.99 over 46.33 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. |
| Luke Walker | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 159.67 | 3.55 | Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.55 over 159.67 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. |
| Milt May | Catchers | 29 | batting | 126 | 35 | 6 | .278 | — | — | Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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. |
| Charlie Sands | Catchers | 4,72 | batting | 25 | 5 | 1 | .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. |
| Manny Sanguillén | Catchers | 35 | batting | 533 | 170 | 7 | .319 | — | — | Strong (62) — 14 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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. |
| Gene Alley | Infielders | 14 | batting | 348 | 79 | 6 | .227 | — | — | Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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. |
| Dave Cash | Infielders | 30 | batting | 478 | 138 | 2 | .289 | — | — | Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 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. |
| Richie Hebner | Infielders | 20 | batting | 388 | 105 | 17 | .271 | — | — | Average (56) — 64 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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. |
| Jackie Hernández | Infielders | 2 | batting | 233 | 48 | 3 | .206 | — | — | Below average (44) — 350 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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. |
| Bill Mazeroski | Infielders | 9 | batting | 193 | 49 | 1 | .254 | — | — | Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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. |
| José Pagán | Infielders | 11 | batting | 158 | 38 | 5 | .241 | — | — | Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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. |
| Bob Robertson | Infielders | 7 | batting | 469 | 127 | 26 | .271 | — | — | Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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. |
| Rennie Stennett | Infielders | 6 | batting | 153 | 54 | 1 | .353 | — | — | Strong (61) — 17 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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. |
| Roberto Clemente | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 522 | 178 | 13 | .341 | — | — | Strong (67) — 5 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 at-bats and 13 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 Clines | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 273 | 84 | 1 | .308 | — | — | Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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. |
| Vic Davalillo | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 295 | 84 | 1 | .285 | — | — | Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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. |
| Al Oliver | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 529 | 149 | 14 | .282 | — | — | Average (57) — 49 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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. |
| Willie Stargell | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 511 | 151 | 48 | .295 | — | — | Strong (66) — 8 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 48 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 Taylor | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 12 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
| Richie Zisk | Outfielders | 10,22 | batting | 15 | 3 | 1 | .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. |
| Rimp Lanier | Outfielders | 48 | 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. |
| Frank Taveras | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 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: 1971 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:55:44.260886+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.