1917 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
1919 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	20	10
1918 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	20	13
1917 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season	—	32	9
1916 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	33	12
1915 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	23	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
Hal Carlson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.33	2.90	Average (49) — 62 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 161.33 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 Cooper	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	297.67	2.36	Average (55) — 28 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.36 over 297.67 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.
Bill Evans	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	3.38	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 26.67 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.
Burleigh Grimes	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.00	3.53	Below average (43) — 97 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 194.00 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.
Elmer Jacobs	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	227.33	2.81	Average (50) — 56 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 227.33 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.
Al Mamaux	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.25	Below average (33) — 107 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 85.67 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.
Frank Miller	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.00	3.13	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 224.00 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.
Elmer Ponder	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	1.69	Average (53) — 38 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.69 over 21.33 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.
Bob Steele	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	2.76	Average (50) — 56 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.76 over 179.67 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.
Fred Blackwell	Catchers	—	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
William Fischer	Catchers	—	batting	245	70	3	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
Walter Schmidt	Catchers	—	batting	183	45	0	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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 Smith	Catchers	—	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 Wagner	Catchers	—	batting	151	31	0	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Doug Baird	Infielders	—	batting	135	35	0	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 92 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Tony Boeckel	Infielders	—	batting	219	58	0	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Bunny Brief	Infielders	—	batting	115	25	2	.217	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Howdy Caton	Infielders	—	batting	57	12	0	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Adam DeBus	Infielders	—	batting	131	30	0	.229	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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	42	7	0	.167	—	—	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	—	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.
Alex McCarthy	Infielders	—	batting	151	33	0	.219	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Ray Miller	Infielders	—	batting	27	4	0	.148	—	—	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.
Fritz Mollwitz	Infielders	—	batting	140	36	0	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Jake Pitler	Infielders	—	batting	382	89	0	.233	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Arch Reilly	Infielders	—	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.
Honus Wagner	Infielders	—	batting	230	61	0	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Chuck Ward	Infielders	—	batting	423	100	0	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Hooks Warner	Infielders	—	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Bill Webb	Infielders	—	batting	15	3	0	.200	—	—	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.
Harry Wolfe	Infielders	—	batting	5	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.
Jesse Altenburg	Outfielders	—	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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.
Carson Bigbee	Outfielders	—	batting	469	112	0	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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	588	174	1	.296	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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.
Don Flinn	Outfielders	—	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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.
Bill Hinchman	Outfielders	—	batting	244	46	2	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 177 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Charlie Jackson	Outfielders	—	batting	121	29	0	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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.
Lee King	Outfielders	—	batting	381	95	1	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
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.
Joe Wilhoit	Outfielders	—	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Ben Shaw	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: 1917 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1917 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:30:22.584960+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.