1973 Chicago White Sox

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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
1975 Chicago White Sox	—	21	20
1974 Chicago White Sox	—	27	17
1973 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	26	15
1972 Chicago White Sox	—	38	17
1971 Chicago White Sox	—	35	14

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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
Cy Acosta	Pitchers	41	both	1	0	0	.000	97.00	2.23	Average (59) — 9 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 2.23 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.
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	282.33	3.57	Average (54) — 57 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 282.33 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.
Dave Baldwin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Eddie Fisher	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.67	4.88	Average (46) — 152 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 110.67 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.
Terry Forster	Pitchers	51	both	1	0	0	.000	172.67	3.23	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 172.67 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.
Ken Frailing	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	1.96	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.
Jim Geddes	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	2.87	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.
Goose Gossage	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	7.43	Below average (39) — 181 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 7.43 over 49.67 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.
Bart Johnson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.67	4.13	Average (50) — 101 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 80.67 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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	4.22	Average (50) — 101 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 42.67 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.
Steve Kealey	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	15.09	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.
Jim McGlothlin	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	3.91	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.
Dennis O'Toole	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	5.63	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.
Steve Stone	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	176.33	4.24	Average (49) — 116 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 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.
Wilbur Wood	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	359.33	3.46	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 359.33 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.
Chuck Brinkman	Catchers	11	batting	139	26	1	.187	—	—	Below average (42) — 364 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Ed Herrmann	Catchers	12	batting	379	85	10	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Pete Varney	Catchers	8	batting	4	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 Allen	Infielders	15	batting	250	79	16	.316	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Hank Allen	Infielders	42	batting	39	4	0	.103	—	—	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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	1	batting	203	47	0	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Mike Andrews	Infielders	2	batting	159	32	0	.201	—	—	Below average (43) — 357 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	30	batting	117	29	0	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Sam Ewing	Infielders	10	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
Eddie Leon	Infielders	3	batting	399	91	3	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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 Melton	Infielders	14	batting	560	155	20	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 20 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.
Rich Morales	Infielders	30	batting	4	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.
Tony Muser	Infielders	25	batting	309	88	4	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Jorge Orta	Infielders	6	batting	425	113	6	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 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.
Buddy Bradford	Outfielders	22	batting	168	40	8	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 194 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Brian Downing	Outfielders	16	batting	73	13	2	.178	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	2,30	batting	210	57	0	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Ken Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	262	68	6	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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.
Johnny Jeter	Outfielders	20	batting	300	72	7	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	550	154	1	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 124 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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.
Carlos May	Outfielders	17	batting	553	148	20	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 at-bats and 20 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.
Rick Reichardt	Outfielders	48	batting	153	42	3	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 124 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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 Sharp	Outfielders	5	batting	196	54	4	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 124 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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 Keough	Outfielders	46	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1973 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:42:44.612736+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.