1953 Milwaukee Braves
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Atlanta Braves franchise archive · Available years: 1953–2025 · 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Milwaukee Braves | 95–59 | 25 | 14 |
| 1956 Milwaukee Braves | 92–62 | 19 | 14 |
| 1955 Milwaukee Braves | 85–69 | 17 | 15 |
| 1954 Milwaukee Braves | 89–65 | 18 | 13 |
| 1953 Milwaukee Braves · Current season | 92–62 | 18 | 13 |
Same era: other teams in 1953
- 1953 Boston Red Sox · 84–69
- 1953 Chicago Cubs · 65–89
- 1953 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1953 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1953 Detroit Tigers · 60–94
- 1953 New York Yankees · 99–52
More teams from 1953
- 1953 Philadelphia Athletics · 59–95
- 1953 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1953 St. Louis Browns · 54–100
- 1953 St. Louis Cardinals · 83–71
- 1953 Washington Senators · 76–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Antonelli | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 175.33 | 3.18 | Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.18 over 175.33 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. |
| Vern Bickford | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 58.00 | 5.28 | Average (46) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.28 over 58.00 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. |
| Bob Buhl | Pitchers | 10 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 154.33 | 2.97 | Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.97 over 154.33 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. |
| Lew Burdette | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 175.00 | 3.24 | Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.24 over 175.00 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. |
| Dave Cole | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.59 | 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. |
| Joey Jay | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Dick Donovan | Pitchers | 20 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Virgil Jester | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 22.50 | 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. |
| Ernie Johnson | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.67 | 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. |
| Dave Jolly | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.52 | 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 Liddle | Pitchers | 15,43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 128.67 | 3.08 | Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.08 over 128.67 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. |
| Warren Spahn | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 265.67 | 2.10 | Strong (66) — 1 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.10 over 265.67 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. |
| Max Surkont | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 170.00 | 4.18 | Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 170.00 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. |
| Jim Wilson | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 114.00 | 4.34 | Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.34 over 114.00 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. |
| Paul Burris | Catchers | 14 | 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. |
| Walker Cooper | Catchers | 39 | batting | 137 | 30 | 3 | .219 | — | — | Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Del Crandall | Catchers | 1 | batting | 382 | 104 | 15 | .272 | — | — | Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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. |
| Ebba St. Claire | Catchers | 42 | batting | 80 | 16 | 2 | .200 | — | — | Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 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. |
| Joe Adcock | Infielders | 9 | batting | 590 | 168 | 18 | .285 | — | — | Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 18 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 Crowe | Infielders | 37 | batting | 42 | 12 | 2 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Jack Dittmer | Infielders | 6 | batting | 504 | 134 | 9 | .266 | — | — | Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Harry Hanebrink | Infielders | 2 | batting | 80 | 19 | 1 | .238 | — | — | Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Johnny Logan | Infielders | 23 | batting | 611 | 167 | 11 | .273 | — | — | Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 at-bats and 11 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 Mathews | Infielders | 41 | batting | 579 | 175 | 47 | .302 | — | — | Strong (64) — 6 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 at-bats and 47 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. |
| Mel Roach | Infielders | 14 | batting | 2 | 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. |
| Sibby Sisti | Infielders | 13 | batting | 23 | 5 | 0 | .217 | — | — | 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. |
| Bill Bruton | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 613 | 153 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Average (46) — 154 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 613 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. |
| Sid Gordon | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 464 | 127 | 19 | .274 | — | — | Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 at-bats and 19 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. |
| Andy Pafko | Outfielders | 48 | batting | 516 | 153 | 17 | .297 | — | — | Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 17 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 Pendleton | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 251 | 75 | 7 | .299 | — | — | Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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. |
| Bob Thorpe | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 37 | 6 | 0 | .162 | — | — | 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. |
| Billy Klaus | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 2 | 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. |
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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: 1953 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1953 Milwaukee Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:01:30.132027+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.