1953 St. Louis Browns
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
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Baltimore Orioles franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Baltimore Orioles | 57–97 | 31 | 23 |
| 1954 Baltimore Orioles | 54–100 | 22 | 16 |
| 1953 St. Louis Browns · Current season | 54–100 | 23 | 15 |
| 1952 St. Louis Browns | 64–90 | 29 | 19 |
| 1951 St. Louis Browns | 52–102 | 31 | 21 |
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 Milwaukee Braves · 92–62
More teams from 1953
- 1953 New York Yankees · 99–52
- 1953 Philadelphia Athletics · 59–95
- 1953 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Blyzka | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.33 | 6.39 | Below average (38) — 106 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.39 over 94.33 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. |
| Harry Brecheen | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 117.33 | 3.07 | Average (57) — 13 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.07 over 117.33 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. |
| Bob Cain | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 99.67 | 6.23 | Below average (39) — 104 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.23 over 99.67 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 Habenicht | Pitchers | 35,39 | 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. |
| Bobo Holloman | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.33 | 5.23 | Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.23 over 65.33 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. |
| Lou Kretlow | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 81.00 | 5.11 | Average (45) — 86 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.11 over 81.00 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. |
| Max Lanier | Pitchers | 5 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.33 | 7.25 | Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.25 over 22.33 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. |
| Don Larsen | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 192.67 | 4.16 | Average (50) — 56 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.16 over 192.67 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. |
| Dick Littlefield | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 152.33 | 5.08 | Below average (44) — 92 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.08 over 152.33 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. |
| Satchel Paige | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.53 | 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. |
| Duane Pillette | Pitchers | 12,21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 166.67 | 4.48 | Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.48 over 166.67 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. |
| Marlin Stuart | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.94 | 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. |
| Virgil Trucks | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.00 | 3.07 | Average (56) — 18 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.07 over 88.00 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 Turley | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 60.33 | 3.28 | Average (54) — 29 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.28 over 60.33 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. |
| Hal White | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.61 | 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. |
| Clint Courtney | Catchers | 11 | batting | 355 | 89 | 4 | .251 | — | — | Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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. |
| Babe Martin | Catchers | 32 | 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. |
| Les Moss | Catchers | 10 | batting | 239 | 66 | 2 | .276 | — | — | Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 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. |
| Neil Berry | Infielders | 34 | batting | 99 | 28 | 0 | .283 | — | — | Average (51) — 82 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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 Elliott | Infielders | 40 | batting | 160 | 40 | 5 | .250 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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. |
| Billy Hunter | Infielders | 6 | batting | 567 | 124 | 1 | .219 | — | — | Below average (40) — 191 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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. |
| Frank Kellert | Infielders | 2 | batting | 4 | 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. |
| Dick Kryhoski | Infielders | 16 | batting | 338 | 94 | 16 | .278 | — | — | Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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. |
| Johnny Lipon | Infielders | 34 | batting | 9 | 2 | 0 | .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. |
| Marty Marion | Infielders | 4 | batting | 7 | 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. |
| Ed Mickelson | Infielders | 9 | batting | 15 | 2 | 0 | .133 | — | — | 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. |
| Willy Miranda | Infielders | 1 | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
| Roy Sievers | Infielders | 7 | batting | 285 | 77 | 8 | .270 | — | — | Average (52) — 74 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 285 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. |
| Vern Stephens | Infielders | 40 | batting | 165 | 53 | 4 | .321 | — | — | Average (58) — 17 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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. |
| Bobby Young | Infielders | 5 | batting | 537 | 137 | 4 | .255 | — | — | Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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. |
| Jim Dyck | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 334 | 71 | 9 | .213 | — | — | Below average (43) — 176 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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. |
| Hank Edwards | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 106 | 21 | 0 | .198 | — | — | Below average (43) — 176 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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 Groth | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 557 | 141 | 10 | .253 | — | — | Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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. |
| Dick Kokos | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 299 | 72 | 13 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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. |
| Don Lenhardt | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 303 | 96 | 10 | .317 | — | — | Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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. |
| Jim Pisoni | Outfielders | -- | batting | 12 | 1 | 1 | .083 | — | — | 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. |
| Vic Wertz | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 440 | 118 | 19 | .268 | — | — | Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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. |
| Dixie Upright | Outfielders | 36 | batting | 8 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | 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 St. Louis Browns season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:01:43.288002+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.