1916 Cleveland Indians

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Cleveland Indians franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2021 · 119 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1918 Cleveland Indians	73–54	21	10
1917 Cleveland Indians	88–66	18	12
1916 Cleveland Indians · Current season	77–77	27	17
1915 Cleveland Indians	57–95	25	15
1914 Cleveland Naps	51–102	28	19

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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
Jim Bagby	Pitchers	—	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.
Fred Beebe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	2.41	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 over 100.67 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.
Joe Boehling	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.67	2.67	Average (52) — 49 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.67 over 60.67 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.
Fritz Coumbe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	2.02	Average (56) — 19 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.02 over 120.33 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.
Stan Coveleski	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.00	3.41	Average (47) — 99 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 232.00 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.
Shorty Desjardien	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Al Gould	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	2.53	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 over 106.67 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.
Red Gunkel	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Rip Hagerman	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	12.27	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 Klepfer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.00	2.52	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.52 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.
Otis Lambeth	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	2.92	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 74.00 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.
Grover Lowdermilk	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	3.16	Average (49) — 82 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 51.33 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.
Marty McHale	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.56	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.
Willie Mitchell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	5.15	Below average (43) — 117 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 43.67 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.
Guy Morton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.67	2.89	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 149.67 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 Penner	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	4.26	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.
Pop-Boy Smith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	3.86	Average (48) — 92 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 25.67 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.
Josh Billings	Catchers	—	batting	31	5	0	.161	—	—	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.
Jack Bradley	Catchers	—	batting	3	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.
Bob Coleman	Catchers	—	batting	28	6	0	.214	—	—	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.
Tom Daly	Catchers	—	batting	73	16	0	.219	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Hank DeBerry	Catchers	—	batting	33	9	0	.273	—	—	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.
Steve O'Neill	Catchers	—	batting	378	89	0	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 155 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 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.
Walter Barbare	Infielders	—	batting	48	11	0	.229	—	—	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.
Al Bergman	Infielders	—	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Ray Chapman	Infielders	—	batting	346	80	0	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 155 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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.
Clyde Engle	Infielders	—	batting	26	4	0	.154	—	—	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.
Joe Evans	Infielders	—	batting	82	12	0	.146	—	—	Below average (42) — 212 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Chick Gandil	Infielders	—	batting	533	138	0	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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.
Lou Guisto	Infielders	—	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.
Ivan Howard	Infielders	—	batting	246	46	0	.187	—	—	Below average (41) — 218 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Marty Kavanagh	Infielders	—	batting	44	11	1	.250	—	—	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.
Joe Leonard	Infielders	—	batting	2	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.
Terry Turner	Infielders	—	batting	428	112	0	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Bill Wambsganss	Infielders	—	batting	475	117	0	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 122 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Milo Allison	Outfielders	—	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Jack Graney	Outfielders	—	batting	589	142	5	.241	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 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.
Howard Lohr	Outfielders	—	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Danny Moeller	Outfielders	—	batting	30	2	0	.067	—	—	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.
Braggo Roth	Outfielders	—	batting	409	117	4	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Elmer Smith	Outfielders	—	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.
Tris Speaker	Outfielders	—	batting	546	211	2	.386	—	—	Strong (74) — 1 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
Larry Chappell	Outfielders	—	batting	2	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.
Ollie Welf	Outfielders	—	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1916 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1916 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:32:05.061832+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.