1952 Chicago White Sox

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1954 Chicago White Sox	—	36	13
1953 Chicago White Sox	—	35	15
1952 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	38	14
1951 Chicago White Sox	—	40	15
1950 Chicago White Sox	—	40	17

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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
Luis Aloma	Pitchers	59	both	7	0	0	.000	40.00	4.28	Average (49) — 63 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 40.00 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.
Hal Brown	Pitchers	27	both	19	3	1	.158	72.33	4.23	Average (49) — 63 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 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.
Joe Dobson	Pitchers	29	both	63	12	0	.190	200.67	2.51	Strong (60) — 6 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.51 over 200.67 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.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	12	both	22	2	0	.091	91.00	2.47	Average (58) — 13 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 91.00 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.
Marv Grissom	Pitchers	16	both	53	8	0	.151	166.00	3.74	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 166.00 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.
Ken Holcombe	Pitchers	34	both	10	0	0	.000	35.00	6.17	Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 6.17 over 35.00 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.
Hal Hudson	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	2.25	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.
Howie Judson	Pitchers	48	both	4	0	0	.000	34.00	4.24	Average (49) — 63 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 34.00 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 Kennedy	Pitchers	37	both	13	3	0	.231	70.67	2.80	Average (55) — 25 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 70.67 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.
Lou Kretlow	Pitchers	23	both	20	1	0	.050	79.00	2.96	Average (55) — 25 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 79.00 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.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	91	17	0	.187	255.33	2.57	Strong (60) — 6 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 255.33 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.
Saul Rogovin	Pitchers	35	both	84	17	1	.202	231.67	3.85	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.85 over 231.67 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.
Chuck Stobbs	Pitchers	18	both	38	3	0	.079	135.00	3.13	Average (55) — 25 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 135.00 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 Widmar	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	4.50	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.
Darrell Johnson	Catchers	47	batting	37	4	0	.108	—	—	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.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	45	batting	375	90	13	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Phil Masi	Catchers	38	batting	63	16	0	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Bud Sheely	Catchers	15	batting	75	18	0	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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 Wilson	Catchers	--	batting	3	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.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	359	89	1	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Sam Dente	Infielders	8	batting	145	32	0	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	3	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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	26	batting	648	192	0	.296	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 648 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.
Rocky Krsnich	Infielders	6	batting	91	21	1	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Ken Landenberger	Infielders	34	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.
Willy Miranda	Infielders	49	batting	150	33	0	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Eddie Robinson	Infielders	46	batting	594	176	22	.296	—	—	Strong (61) — 9 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 22 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.
Héctor Rodríguez	Infielders	36	batting	407	108	1	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Leo Thomas	Infielders	3	batting	24	4	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.
Jim Busby	Outfielders	3	batting	39	5	0	.128	—	—	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 Coleman	Outfielders	39	batting	195	42	2	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Hank Edwards	Outfielders	38	batting	18	6	0	.333	—	—	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.
Sam Mele	Outfielders	14	batting	423	105	14	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 at-bats and 14 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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	569	160	13	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Jim Rivera	Outfielders	39	batting	201	50	3	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Bud Stewart	Outfielders	7	batting	225	60	5	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 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.
George Wilson	Outfielders	5	batting	9	1	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.
Tom Wright	Outfielders	5	batting	132	33	2	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Al Zarilla	Outfielders	2	batting	99	23	2	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Don Nicholas	Outfielders	56	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:04:59.514220+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.