1952 Pittsburgh Pirates
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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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
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 23 | 14 |
| 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 29 | 15 |
| 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season | — | 25 | 20 |
| 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 29 | 17 |
| 1950 Pittsburgh Pirates | — | 23 | 18 |
Same era: other teams in 1952
- 1952 Boston Red Sox · 76–78
- 1952 Chicago Cubs · 77–77
- 1952 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1952 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1952 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1952 Detroit Tigers · 50–104
More teams from 1952
- 1952 New York Yankees · 95–59
- 1952 Philadelphia Athletics · 79–75
- 1952 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1952 St. Louis Browns · 64–90
- 1952 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–66
- 1952 Washington Senators · 78–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bell | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.67 | 4.60 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Don Carlsen | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 10.80 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Murry Dickson | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 277.67 | 3.57 | Average (53) — 35 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 277.67 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. |
| Jim Dunn | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.38 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Harry Fisher | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.33 | 6.87 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bob Friend | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 185.00 | 4.18 | Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 185.00 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. |
| Cal Hogue | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.67 | 4.84 | Average (45) — 93 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.84 over 83.67 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. |
| Ron Kline | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 78.67 | 5.49 | Below average (42) — 103 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.49 over 78.67 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. |
| Paul LaPalme | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.92 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Woody Main | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 153.33 | 4.46 | Average (46) — 88 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.46 over 153.33 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 Muir | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 6.31 | Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.31 over 35.67 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. |
| Red Munger | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.33 | 7.18 | Below average (42) — 103 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.18 over 26.33 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. |
| Ron Necciai | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.67 | 7.08 | Below average (38) — 111 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.08 over 54.67 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. |
| Howie Pollet | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 214.00 | 4.12 | Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.12 over 214.00 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. |
| Mel Queen | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 29.70 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jim Suchecki | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jim Waugh | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.33 | 6.36 | Below average (41) — 108 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.36 over 52.33 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 Werle | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ted Wilks | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.61 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ed Wolfe | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.36 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ed Fitz Gerald | Catchers | 9 | batting | 73 | 17 | 1 | .233 | — | — | Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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. |
| Joe Garagiola | Catchers | 2 | batting | 344 | 94 | 8 | .273 | — | — | Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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. |
| Jim Mangan | Catchers | 29 | batting | 13 | 2 | 0 | .154 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Clyde McCullough | Catchers | 3 | batting | 172 | 40 | 1 | .233 | — | — | Average (47) — 165 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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. |
| Tony Bartirome | Infielders | 5 | batting | 355 | 78 | 0 | .220 | — | — | Below average (44) — 197 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting 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. |
| Johnny Berardino | Infielders | 12 | batting | 56 | 8 | 0 | .143 | — | — | Below average (43) — 202 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting 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. |
| Pete Castiglione | Infielders | 16 | batting | 214 | 57 | 4 | .266 | — | — | Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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. |
| Dick Groat | Infielders | 24 | batting | 384 | 109 | 1 | .284 | — | — | Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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. |
| Clem Koshorek | Infielders | 26 | batting | 322 | 84 | 0 | .261 | — | — | Average (50) — 110 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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 Merson | Infielders | 10 | batting | 398 | 98 | 5 | .246 | — | — | Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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. |
| Catfish Metkovich | Infielders | 44 | batting | 373 | 101 | 7 | .271 | — | — | Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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. |
| Jack Phillips | Infielders | 5 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Sonny Senerchia | Infielders | 14 | batting | 100 | 22 | 3 | .220 | — | — | Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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. |
| Dick Smith | Infielders | 6,31 | batting | 66 | 7 | 0 | .106 | — | — | Below average (39) — 217 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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. |
| George Strickland | Infielders | 14 | batting | 232 | 41 | 5 | .177 | — | — | Below average (40) — 213 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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. |
| Ted Beard | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 44 | 8 | 0 | .182 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gus Bell | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 468 | 117 | 16 | .250 | — | — | Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 at-bats and 16 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. |
| Brandy Davis | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 95 | 17 | 0 | .179 | — | — | Below average (43) — 202 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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. |
| Bobby Del Greco | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 341 | 74 | 1 | .217 | — | — | Below average (43) — 202 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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. |
| Erv Dusak | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 27 | 6 | 1 | .222 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dick Hall | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 80 | 11 | 0 | .138 | — | — | Below average (40) — 213 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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 Howerton | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 25 | 8 | 0 | .320 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ralph Kiner | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 516 | 126 | 37 | .244 | — | — | Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 37 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 Thomas | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 21 | 2 | 0 | .095 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Lee Walls | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 80 | 15 | 2 | .188 | — | — | Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
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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: 1952 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:06:27.965500+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.