1939 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1930s seasons

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

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 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
1941 Chicago White Sox	77–77	32	11
1940 Chicago White Sox	—	27	12
1939 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	33	14
1938 Chicago White Sox	—	34	15
1937 Chicago White Sox	—	27	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
Harry Boyles	Pitchers	19	both	1	0	0	.000	3.33	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.
Clint Brown	Pitchers	26	both	19	4	0	.211	118.33	3.88	Average (53) — 43 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 118.33 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.
Bill Dietrich	Pitchers	18	both	37	8	1	.216	127.67	5.22	Average (47) — 83 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 127.67 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.
Jess Dobernic	Pitchers	48	both	1	0	0	.000	3.33	13.50	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.
Vallie Eaves	Pitchers	14	both	6	2	0	.333	11.67	4.63	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.
Vic Frazier	Pitchers	45	both	7	2	0	.286	23.67	10.27	Below average (40) — 110 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 10.27 over 23.67 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.
Art Herring	Pitchers	17	both	4	0	0	.000	14.33	5.65	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.
Jack Knott	Pitchers	24	both	53	8	0	.151	149.67	4.15	Average (52) — 48 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 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.
Thornton Lee	Pitchers	27	both	91	15	0	.165	235.00	4.21	Average (52) — 48 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 235.00 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.
Ted Lyons	Pitchers	16	both	61	18	0	.295	172.67	2.76	Strong (60) — 7 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 2.76 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.
Johnny Marcum	Pitchers	34	both	57	16	0	.281	90.00	6.00	Below average (44) — 99 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 6.00 over 90.00 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.
Johnny Rigney	Pitchers	29	both	80	16	0	.200	218.67	3.70	Average (55) — 27 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 218.67 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.
Eddie Smith	Pitchers	6	both	52	6	0	.115	176.67	3.67	Average (55) — 27 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 176.67 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.
John Whitehead	Pitchers	34	both	9	0	0	.000	32.00	8.16	Below average (42) — 107 of 115 pitchers in the available 1939 rosters An earned-run average of 8.16 over 32.00 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.
Tony Rensa	Catchers	35	batting	25	5	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.
Norm Schlueter	Catchers	36	batting	56	13	0	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Ken Silvestri	Catchers	14	batting	75	13	2	.173	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Merv Shea	Catchers	15	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.
Luke Appling	Infielders	4	batting	516	162	0	.314	—	—	Average (55) — 41 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 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.
Ollie Bejma	Infielders	28	batting	307	77	8	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 at-bats and 8 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 Dykes	Infielders	5	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.
Johnny Gerlach	Infielders	37	batting	2	2	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.
Jackie Hayes	Infielders	37	batting	269	67	0	.249	—	—	Average (45) — 162 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
Bob Kennedy	Infielders	2	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.
Joe Kuhel	Infielders	3	batting	546	164	15	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 at-bats and 15 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.
Eric McNair	Infielders	47	batting	479	155	7	.324	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Marv Owen	Infielders	2	batting	194	46	0	.237	—	—	Below average (44) — 169 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Mike Kreevich	Outfielders	8	batting	541	175	5	.323	—	—	Average (58) — 22 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Rip Radcliff	Outfielders	9	batting	397	105	2	.264	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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 Rosenthal	Outfielders	12	batting	324	86	10	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 89 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 at-bats and 10 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 Steinbacher	Outfielders	46	batting	111	19	1	.171	—	—	Below average (40) — 191 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Gee Walker	Outfielders	7	batting	598	174	13	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 50 of 192 batters in the available 1939 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 598 at-bats and 13 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.
Tommy Thompson	Outfielders	6	batting	0	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: 1939 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1939 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:40:56.653040+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.