1961 Cincinnati Reds
Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons
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Cincinnati Reds franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 119 seasons.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 Cincinnati Reds | — | 23 | 12 |
| 1962 Cincinnati Reds | — | 21 | 16 |
| 1961 Cincinnati Reds · Current season | — | 24 | 13 |
| 1960 Cincinnati Reds | — | 24 | 17 |
| 1959 Cincinnati Reds | — | 22 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1961
- 1961 Baltimore Orioles · 95–67
- 1961 Boston Red Sox · 76–86
- 1961 Chicago Cubs · 64–90
- 1961 Chicago White Sox · 86–76
- 1961 Cleveland Indians · 78–83
- 1961 Detroit Tigers · 101–61
More teams from 1961
- 1961 Kansas City Athletics · 61–100
- 1961 Los Angeles Angels · 70–91
- 1961 Los Angeles Dodgers · 89–65
- 1961 Milwaukee Braves · 83–71
- 1961 Minnesota Twins · —
- 1961 New York Yankees · 109–53
- 1961 Philadelphia Phillies · 47–107
- 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1961 San Francisco Giants · 89–65
- 1961 St. Louis Cardinals · 80–74
- 1961 Washington Senators · 61–100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Bridges | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.67 | 7.84 | Below average (43) — 134 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.84 over 20.67 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 Brosnan | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 80.00 | 3.04 | Average (56) — 25 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.04 over 80.00 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. |
| Bill Henry | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.33 | 2.19 | Average (58) — 7 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.19 over 53.33 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. |
| Jay Hook | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.67 | 7.76 | Below average (36) — 147 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.76 over 62.67 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. |
| Ken Hunt | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 136.33 | 3.96 | Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.96 over 136.33 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. |
| Joey Jay | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 247.33 | 3.53 | Average (55) — 31 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.53 over 247.33 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. |
| Ken Johnson | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.00 | 3.25 | Average (55) — 31 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.25 over 83.00 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. |
| Sherman Jones | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.00 | 4.42 | Average (49) — 96 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.42 over 55.00 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 Maloney | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.67 | 4.37 | Average (49) — 96 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.37 over 94.67 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. |
| Howie Nunn | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.67 | 3.58 | Average (52) — 58 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 37.67 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 O'Toole | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 253.67 | 3.10 | Average (58) — 7 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.10 over 253.67 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. |
| Claude Osteen | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | 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. |
| Bob Purkey | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 246.33 | 3.73 | Average (54) — 37 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.73 over 246.33 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. |
| Ed Bailey | Catchers | 6 | batting | 43 | 13 | 0 | .302 | — | — | 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. |
| Johnny Edwards | Catchers | 6 | batting | 145 | 27 | 2 | .186 | — | — | Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| Darrell Johnson | Catchers | 9 | batting | 54 | 17 | 1 | .315 | — | — | Average (53) — 87 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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 Schmidt | Catchers | 6 | batting | 70 | 9 | 1 | .129 | — | — | Below average (40) — 282 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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. |
| Jerry Zimmerman | Catchers | 8 | batting | 204 | 42 | 0 | .204 | — | — | Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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. |
| Jim Baumer | Infielders | 11 | batting | 24 | 3 | 0 | .125 | — | — | 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. |
| Don Blasingame | Infielders | 19 | batting | 450 | 100 | 1 | .222 | — | — | Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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. |
| Leo Cárdenas | Infielders | 16 | batting | 198 | 61 | 5 | .308 | — | — | Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Elio Chacón | Infielders | 17 | batting | 132 | 35 | 2 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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. |
| Gordy Coleman | Infielders | 18 | batting | 520 | 149 | 26 | .287 | — | — | Average (58) — 31 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 at-bats and 26 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. |
| Cliff Cook | Infielders | 11 | batting | 5 | 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. |
| Gene Freese | Infielders | 12 | batting | 575 | 159 | 26 | .277 | — | — | Average (55) — 60 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 at-bats and 26 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 Gernert | Infielders | 15 | batting | 63 | 19 | 0 | .302 | — | — | Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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. |
| Willie Jones | Infielders | 14 | 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. |
| Eddie Kasko | Infielders | 10 | batting | 469 | 127 | 2 | .271 | — | — | Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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. |
| Gus Bell | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 235 | 60 | 3 | .255 | — | — | Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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. |
| Joe Gaines | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 3 | 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. |
| Jerry Lynch | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 181 | 57 | 13 | .315 | — | — | Strong (60) — 20 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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. |
| Vada Pinson | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 607 | 208 | 16 | .343 | — | — | Strong (66) — 5 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 607 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. |
| Wally Post | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 282 | 83 | 20 | .294 | — | — | Average (59) — 23 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 at-bats and 20 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 Robinson | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 545 | 176 | 37 | .323 | — | — | Strong (66) — 5 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 at-bats and 37 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 Whisenant | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 15 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Harry Anderson | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .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. |
| Hal Bevan | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 3 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | 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: 1961 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1961 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:37:01.145332+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.