1916 New York Giants

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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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San Francisco Giants franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 92 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 New York Giants	71–53	17	15
1917 New York Giants	98–56	23	10
1916 New York Giants · Current season	86–66	25	12
1915 New York Giants	69–83	24	12
1914 New York Giants	84–70	21	12

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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
Fred Anderson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.00	3.40	Average (47) — 99 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 188.00 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.
Rube Benton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.67	2.87	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 238.67 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.
Christy Mathewson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.67	2.33	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.33 over 65.67 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.
Emilio Palmero	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	8.04	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.
Pol Perritt	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.00	2.62	Average (53) — 35 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.62 over 251.00 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.
Hank Ritter	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.
Slim Sallee	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.67	1.37	Strong (60) — 4 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 1.37 over 111.67 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.
Rube Schauer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	2.96	Average (50) — 72 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 45.67 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.
Ferdie Schupp	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.33	0.90	Strong (64) — 1 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 0.90 over 140.33 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.
George Smith	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Sailor Stroud	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	2.70	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 46.67 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.
Jeff Tesreau	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	268.33	2.92	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 268.33 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.
Red Dooin	Catchers	—	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Duke Kelleher	Catchers	—	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.
Brad Kocher	Catchers	—	batting	65	7	0	.108	—	—	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 65 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.
Lew McCarty	Catchers	—	batting	68	27	0	.397	—	—	Strong (60) — 17 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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 Rariden	Catchers	—	batting	351	78	1	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 172 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
Fred Brainard	Infielders	—	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.
Mickey Doolan	Infielders	—	batting	51	12	1	.235	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Larry Doyle	Infielders	—	batting	441	118	2	.268	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Art Fletcher	Infielders	—	batting	500	143	3	.286	—	—	Average (57) — 32 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
Buck Herzog	Infielders	—	batting	280	73	0	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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 Holke	Infielders	—	batting	111	39	0	.351	—	—	Average (59) — 20 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Herb Hunter	Infielders	—	batting	28	7	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.
George Kelly	Infielders	—	batting	76	12	0	.158	—	—	Below average (43) — 206 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Hans Lobert	Infielders	—	batting	76	17	0	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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 McKechnie	Infielders	—	batting	260	64	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 260 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.
Fred Merkle	Infielders	—	batting	401	95	7	.237	—	—	Average (53) — 57 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Heinie Zimmerman	Infielders	—	batting	151	41	0	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
George Burns	Outfielders	—	batting	623	174	5	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 32 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Benny Kauff	Outfielders	—	batting	552	146	9	.264	—	—	Average (57) — 32 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Dave Robertson	Outfielders	—	batting	587	180	12	.307	—	—	Strong (66) — 5 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Edd Roush	Outfielders	—	batting	69	13	0	.188	—	—	Average (46) — 172 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Red Killefer	Outfielders	—	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
José Rodríguez	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.
Heinie Stafford	Outfielders	—	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.
Lew Wendell	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.

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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 New York Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:33:30.103252+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.