1916 Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 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 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	20	13
1917 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	32	9
1916 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season	—	33	12
1915 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	23	11
1914 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	30	11

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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
Babe Adams	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	5.72	Below average (37) — 122 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 72.33 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.
Paul Carpenter	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	1.17	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.
Wilbur Cooper	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	246.00	1.87	Average (59) — 7 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 1.87 over 246.00 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.
Bill Evans	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.00	3.00	Average (50) — 72 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 63.00 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.
Burleigh Grimes	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	2.36	Average (52) — 49 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.36 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.
Bob Harmon	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	172.67	2.81	Average (52) — 49 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 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.
Carmen Hill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	8.53	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.
Elmer Jacobs	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.00	2.94	Average (51) — 59 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 153.00 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.
Erv Kantlehner	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.00	3.16	Average (49) — 82 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 165.00 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.
Al Mamaux	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	310.00	2.53	Average (54) — 31 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 over 310.00 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 Miller	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.00	2.29	Average (55) — 22 of 123 pitchers in the available 1916 rosters An earned-run average of 2.29 over 173.00 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.
Jack Scott	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	10.80	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.
William Fischer	Catchers	—	batting	113	29	1	.257	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
George Gibson	Catchers	—	batting	84	17	0	.202	—	—	Average (46) — 172 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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 Schmidt	Catchers	—	batting	184	35	2	.190	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Bill Wagner	Catchers	—	batting	38	9	0	.237	—	—	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.
Art Wilson	Catchers	—	batting	128	33	1	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Doug Baird	Infielders	—	batting	430	93	1	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Carson Bigbee	Infielders	—	batting	164	41	0	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 108 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Jack Farmer	Infielders	—	batting	166	45	0	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 69 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Billy Gleason	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.
Newt Halliday	Infielders	—	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.
Doc Johnston	Infielders	—	batting	404	86	0	.213	—	—	Below average (44) — 198 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Otto Knabe	Infielders	—	batting	89	17	0	.191	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Ike McAuley	Infielders	—	batting	8	2	0	.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.
Alex McCarthy	Infielders	—	batting	146	29	0	.199	—	—	Below average (44) — 198 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Joe Schultz	Infielders	—	batting	204	53	0	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.
Paddy Siglin	Infielders	—	batting	4	1	0	.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.
Jimmy Smith	Infielders	—	batting	96	18	0	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 183 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Frank Smykal	Infielders	—	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Jim Viox	Infielders	—	batting	132	33	1	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Honus Wagner	Infielders	—	batting	432	124	1	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Hooks Warner	Infielders	—	batting	168	40	2	.238	—	—	Average (51) — 88 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Jesse Altenburg	Outfielders	—	batting	14	6	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.
Ed Barney	Outfielders	—	batting	137	27	0	.197	—	—	Below average (44) — 198 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Max Carey	Outfielders	—	batting	599	158	7	.264	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Pete Compton	Outfielders	—	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	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.
Dan Costello	Outfielders	—	batting	159	38	0	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 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.
Bill Hinchman	Outfielders	—	batting	555	175	4	.315	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 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.
Lee King	Outfielders	—	batting	18	2	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.
Ray O'Brien	Outfielders	—	batting	57	12	0	.211	—	—	Average (48) — 134 of 222 batters in the available 1916 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Wildfire Schulte	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.
Bill Batsch	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.
Wilbur Fisher	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.
Gene Madden	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.

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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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:33:18.631961+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.