1917 St. Louis Browns

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1919 St. Louis Browns	67–72	18	14
1918 St. Louis Browns	58–64	15	12
1917 St. Louis Browns · Current season	57–97	25	15
1916 St. Louis Browns	79–75	20	12
1915 St. Louis Browns	63–91	25	23

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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
Dave Davenport	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	280.67	3.08	Average (47) — 76 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 280.67 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 Groom	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.67	2.94	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 232.67 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.
Earl Hamilton	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	3.14	Average (48) — 67 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 83.00 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.
Ernie Koob	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.91	Below average (40) — 101 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 133.67 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.
Grover Lowdermilk	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	1.42	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.
Speed Martin	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.74	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.
Tim McCabe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	23.14	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.
Vince Molyneaux	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Jim Park	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.64	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.
Kewpie Pennington	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.
Eddie Plank	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	1.79	Average (59) — 6 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 1.79 over 131.00 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.
Tom Rogers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.67	3.89	Below average (41) — 99 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 108.67 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.
Allen Sothoron	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.
Carl Weilman	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	1.89	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.
Rasty Wright	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.45	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.
George Hale	Catchers	—	batting	61	12	0	.197	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Grover Hartley	Catchers	—	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Hank Severeid	Catchers	—	batting	501	133	1	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Jimmy Austin	Infielders	—	batting	455	109	0	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Wally Gerber	Infielders	—	batting	39	12	0	.308	—	—	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.
Ernie Johnson	Infielders	—	batting	199	49	2	.246	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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 Kenworthy	Infielders	—	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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 Lavan	Infielders	—	batting	355	85	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 355 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 Magee	Infielders	—	batting	112	19	0	.170	—	—	Below average (42) — 194 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Scrappy Moore	Infielders	—	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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 Murray	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.
Otto Neu	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.
Gene Paulette	Infielders	—	batting	22	4	0	.182	—	—	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.
Del Pratt	Infielders	—	batting	450	111	1	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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 Sisler	Infielders	—	batting	539	190	2	.353	—	—	Strong (69) — 2 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Ray Demmitt	Outfielders	—	batting	53	15	0	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Baby Doll Jacobson	Outfielders	—	batting	529	131	4	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Armando Marsans	Outfielders	—	batting	257	59	0	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 145 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Ward Miller	Outfielders	—	batting	82	17	1	.207	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Bill Rumler	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.
Burt Shotton	Outfielders	—	batting	398	89	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 160 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Tod Sloan	Outfielders	—	batting	313	72	2	.230	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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.
Earl Smith	Outfielders	—	batting	199	56	0	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Ivan Bigler	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.
Tom Richardson	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: 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 St. Louis Browns season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:28:16.508581+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.