1956 Chicago White Sox

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 seasons.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1958 Chicago White Sox	—	36	17
1957 Chicago White Sox	—	33	16
1956 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	38	20
1955 Chicago White Sox	91–63	43	15
1954 Chicago White Sox	—	36	13

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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	1	0	0	.000	4.33	10.38	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	4	0	0	.000	38.33	5.17	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 38.33 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.
Jerry Dahlke	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	19.29	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.
Jim Derrington	Pitchers	18	both	2	1	0	.500	6.00	7.50	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.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	22	both	90	20	3	.222	234.67	3.64	Average (54) — 32 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 234.67 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.
Bill Fischer	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	21.60	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	5	1	0	.200	15.67	4.60	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	71	12	6	.169	226.67	3.10	Average (58) — 9 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.10 over 226.67 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.
Dixie Howell	Pitchers	28	both	17	4	2	.235	64.33	4.62	Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 64.33 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.
Connie Johnson	Pitchers	44	both	3	0	0	.000	12.33	3.65	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.
Bob Keegan	Pitchers	15	both	32	4	0	.125	105.33	3.93	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 105.33 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.
Ellis Kinder	Pitchers	27	both	2	0	0	.000	29.67	2.73	Average (54) — 32 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.73 over 29.67 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	31	both	6	0	0	.000	45.67	2.36	Average (56) — 17 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.36 over 45.67 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 Marlowe	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	9.00	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.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	36	both	5	1	0	.200	18.33	4.91	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.
Jim McDonald	Pitchers	36	both	5	0	0	.000	18.67	8.68	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	102	16	0	.157	276.33	3.32	Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 276.33 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.
Howie Pollet	Pitchers	24	both	8	3	0	.375	26.33	4.10	Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 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.
Gerry Staley	Pitchers	66,21	both	32	3	0	.094	101.67	2.92	Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 101.67 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 Wilson	Pitchers	30	both	62	19	1	.306	159.67	4.06	Average (51) — 56 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 159.67 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.
Earl Battey	Catchers	26	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.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	10	batting	450	132	11	.293	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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.
Les Moss	Catchers	12	batting	127	31	10	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Luis Aparicio	Infielders	11	batting	533	142	3	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 533 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 Brideweser	Infielders	3	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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	361	96	8	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	48	batting	184	42	3	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	649	192	4	.296	—	—	Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 649 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	3	batting	321	84	7	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Ron Jackson	Infielders	42	batting	56	12	1	.214	—	—	Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
George Kell	Infielders	1	batting	80	25	1	.313	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting 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.
Bob Kennedy	Infielders	30	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.
Dave Philley	Infielders	6	batting	279	74	4	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Cal Abrams	Outfielders	25	batting	3	1	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.
Jim Delsing	Outfielders	25	batting	41	5	0	.122	—	—	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.
Larry Doby	Outfielders	14	batting	504	135	24	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 at-bats and 24 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	545	172	21	.316	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 at-bats and 21 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	40	12	2	.300	—	—	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.
Ron Northey	Outfielders	6,32	batting	48	17	3	.354	—	—	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.
Bubba Phillips	Outfielders	5	batting	99	27	2	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 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.
Jim Rivera	Outfielders	7	batting	491	125	12	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 at-bats and 12 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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:53:41.776981+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.