1955 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1957 Chicago White Sox	—	33	16
1956 Chicago White Sox	—	38	20
1955 Chicago White Sox · Current season	91–63	43	15
1954 Chicago White Sox	—	36	13
1953 Chicago White Sox	—	35	15

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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 Byrd	Pitchers	32	both	30	2	0	.067	91.00	4.65	Average (48) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 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.
Bob Chakales	Pitchers	28	both	2	0	0	.000	12.33	1.46	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.
Sandy Consuegra	Pitchers	20	both	29	3	0	.103	126.33	2.64	Average (59) — 8 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 126.33 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.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	22,31	both	76	17	1	.224	187.00	3.32	Average (56) — 19 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 187.00 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.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	12	both	3	1	0	.333	17.00	1.59	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.
Mike Fornieles	Pitchers	16	both	29	3	0	.103	86.33	3.86	Average (52) — 44 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 86.33 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.
Ted Gray	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	18.00	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 Harshman	Pitchers	29	both	60	11	2	.183	179.33	3.36	Average (56) — 19 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 179.33 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.
Dixie Howell	Pitchers	28	both	21	8	0	.381	73.67	2.93	Average (56) — 19 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 73.67 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.
Connie Johnson	Pitchers	44	both	33	5	0	.152	99.00	3.45	Average (54) — 31 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 99.00 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 Keegan	Pitchers	15	both	18	6	0	.333	58.67	5.83	Below average (44) — 95 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 5.83 over 58.67 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.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	36	both	10	3	0	.300	52.00	3.63	Average (52) — 44 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 52.00 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 Papai	Pitchers	24	both	2	0	0	.000	11.67	3.86	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.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	70	12	0	.171	205.67	1.97	Strong (65) — 1 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 1.97 over 205.67 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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	23	both	64	8	0	.125	175.00	3.96	Average (52) — 44 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 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.
Earl Battey	Catchers	35,26	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Clint Courtney	Catchers	11	batting	37	14	1	.378	—	—	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	10	batting	426	111	16	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 75 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Les Moss	Catchers	12	batting	59	15	2	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 100 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Bobby Adams	Infielders	25	batting	21	2	0	.095	—	—	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 Brideweser	Infielders	3	batting	58	12	0	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 156 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Chico Carrasquel	Infielders	17	batting	523	134	11	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 100 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 523 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.
Phil Cavarretta	Infielders	44	batting	4	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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	8	batting	453	127	19	.280	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 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.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	16	batting	4	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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	636	198	6	.311	—	—	Average (59) — 16 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 at-bats and 6 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.
Ron Jackson	Infielders	42	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.
Stan Jok	Infielders	21,31	batting	4	1	1	.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.
George Kell	Infielders	1	batting	429	134	8	.312	—	—	Average (59) — 16 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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.
Bob Kennedy	Infielders	30	batting	214	65	9	.304	—	—	Average (58) — 21 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Buddy Peterson	Infielders	11	batting	21	6	0	.286	—	—	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.
Vern Stephens	Infielders	35	batting	56	14	3	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Jim Busby	Outfielders	5	batting	337	82	1	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Gil Coan	Outfielders	35	batting	17	3	0	.176	—	—	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 Groth	Outfielders	5	batting	77	26	2	.338	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Willard Marshall	Outfielders	27	batting	41	7	0	.171	—	—	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.
Ed McGhee	Outfielders	6,35	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	517	149	10	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Bob Nieman	Outfielders	18	batting	272	77	11	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Ron Northey	Outfielders	6	batting	14	5	1	.357	—	—	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 Rivera	Outfielders	7	batting	454	120	10	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 75 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Ed White	Outfielders	27	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Lloyd Merriman	Outfielders	30	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.
Bob Powell	Outfielders	21	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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:56:34.868037+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.