1956 Washington Senators
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Washington Senators | 61–93 | 22 | 17 |
| 1957 Washington Senators | 55–99 | 22 | 19 |
| 1956 Washington Senators · Current season | 59–95 | 19 | 14 |
| 1955 Washington Senators | 53–101 | 25 | 16 |
| 1954 Washington Senators | 66–88 | 21 | 11 |
Same era: other teams in 1956
- 1956 Baltimore Orioles · 69–85
- 1956 Boston Red Sox · 84–70
- 1956 Chicago Cubs · 60–94
- 1956 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1956 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1956 Detroit Tigers · 82–72
More teams from 1956
- 1956 Kansas City Athletics · 52–102
- 1956 Milwaukee Braves · 92–62
- 1956 New York Yankees · 97–57
- 1956 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1956 St. Louis Cardinals · 76–78
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Abernathy | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 30.33 | 4.15 | Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 30.33 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 Brodowski | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 9.17 | 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. |
| Bud Byerly | Pitchers | 8 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.96 | 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 Chakales | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.03 | 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. |
| Tex Clevenger | Pitchers | 10,11 | 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. |
| Hal Griggs | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.67 | 6.02 | Below average (41) — 105 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.02 over 98.67 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 Grob | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.83 | 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. |
| Evelio Hernández | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.67 | 4.76 | Average (49) — 71 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.76 over 22.67 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. |
| Camilo Pascual | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 188.67 | 5.87 | Below average (39) — 109 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.87 over 188.67 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. |
| Pedro Ramos | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 152.00 | 5.27 | Below average (43) — 98 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 152.00 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. |
| Bunky Stewart | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 105.00 | 5.57 | Below average (43) — 98 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.57 over 105.00 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. |
| Chuck Stobbs | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 240.00 | 3.60 | Average (54) — 32 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.60 over 240.00 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. |
| Dean Stone | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 132.00 | 6.27 | Below average (38) — 110 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.27 over 132.00 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 Wiesler | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 123.00 | 6.44 | Below average (37) — 111 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.44 over 123.00 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. |
| Lou Berberet | Catchers | 9,10 | batting | 207 | 54 | 4 | .261 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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. |
| Clint Courtney | Catchers | 14 | batting | 283 | 85 | 5 | .300 | — | — | Average (57) — 28 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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. |
| Ed Fitz Gerald | Catchers | 8 | batting | 148 | 45 | 2 | .304 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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. |
| Harmon Killebrew | Infielders | 12 | batting | 99 | 22 | 5 | .222 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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. |
| Lyle Luttrell | Infielders | 22 | batting | 122 | 23 | 2 | .189 | — | — | Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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. |
| Herb Plews | Infielders | 25 | batting | 256 | 69 | 1 | .270 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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 Roig | Infielders | 4 | batting | 119 | 25 | 0 | .210 | — | — | Below average (44) — 175 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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 Runnels | Infielders | 5 | batting | 578 | 179 | 8 | .310 | — | — | Strong (60) — 21 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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. |
| Jerry Snyder | Infielders | 6 | batting | 148 | 40 | 2 | .270 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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. |
| José Valdivielso | Infielders | 36 | batting | 246 | 58 | 4 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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. |
| Eddie Yost | Infielders | 1 | batting | 515 | 119 | 11 | .231 | — | — | Average (46) — 155 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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. |
| Whitey Herzog | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 421 | 103 | 4 | .245 | — | — | Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 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 Lemon | Outfielders | 14,23 | batting | 538 | 146 | 27 | .271 | — | — | Average (56) — 35 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 at-bats and 27 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. |
| Karl Olson | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 313 | 77 | 4 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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. |
| Ernie Oravetz | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 137 | 34 | 0 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Carlos Paula | Outfielders | 31,32 | batting | 82 | 15 | 3 | .183 | — | — | Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
| Roy Sievers | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 550 | 139 | 29 | .253 | — | — | Average (53) — 66 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 at-bats and 29 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 Tettelbach | Outfielders | 32,34 | batting | 64 | 10 | 1 | .156 | — | — | Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
| Tom Wright | Outfielders | 41 | 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Washington Senators season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:55:32.603275+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.