1961 Philadelphia Phillies

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

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Philadelphia Phillies franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 124 seasons.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1963 Philadelphia Phillies87–752114
1962 Philadelphia Phillies81–802015
1961 Philadelphia Phillies · Current season47–1072513
1960 Philadelphia Phillies59–952416
1959 Philadelphia Phillies—2018

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Jack BaldschunPitchers27pitching—————3.88
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.
Paul BrownPitchers34pitching————10.008.10
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.
John BuzhardtPitchers23pitching————202.334.49
Average (48) — 103 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.49 over 202.33 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.
Turk FarrellPitchers43pitching—————6.52
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.
Don FerraresePitchers14pitching————138.673.76
Average (53) — 46 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 138.67 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.
Dallas GreenPitchers46pitching————128.004.85
Average (46) — 117 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.85 over 128.00 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.
Ken LehmanPitchers25pitching—————4.26
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.
Art MahaffeyPitchers28pitching————219.334.10
Average (51) — 74 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.10 over 219.33 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.
Jack MeyerPitchers42pitching—————9.00
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.
Jim OwensPitchers49pitching————106.674.47
Average (49) — 96 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.47 over 106.67 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.
Robin RobertsPitchers36pitching————117.005.85
Below average (41) — 139 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.85 over 117.00 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.
Chris ShortPitchers41pitching————127.335.94
Below average (40) — 143 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.94 over 127.33 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.
Frank SullivanPitchers29pitching————159.334.29
Average (50) — 84 of 147 pitchers in the available 1961 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.29 over 159.33 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.
Jimmie CokerCatchers10batting25101.400——
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.
Choo-Choo ColemanCatchers12No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Clay DalrympleCatchers11batting378835.220——
Below average (43) — 261 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 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.
Darrell JohnsonCatchers10batting61140.230——
Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Al KendersCatchers10batting2340.174——
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.
Cal NeemanCatchers10batting3170.226——
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.
Rubén AmaroInfielders20batting381981.257——
Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Pancho HerreraInfielders7,18batting40010313.258——
Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Joe KoppeInfielders15batting300.000——
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.
Bobby MalkmusInfielders19batting342797.231——
Average (46) — 226 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 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.
Bob SadowskiInfielders5batting5470.130——
Below average (42) — 270 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Charley SmithInfielders15batting4111029.248——
Average (48) — 188 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Tony TaylorInfielders8batting4001002.250——
Average (47) — 207 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Lee WallsInfielders9batting261738.280——
Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
George WilliamsInfielders5No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim WoodsInfielders30batting48112.229——
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 CallisonOutfielders6batting4551219.266——
Average (51) — 121 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Wes CovingtonOutfielders26,43batting165507.303——
Average (57) — 40 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Tony CurryOutfielders7batting3670.194——
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.
Bobby Del GrecoOutfielders26batting112292.259——
Average (50) — 140 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Don DemeterOutfielders24batting3829820.257——
Average (52) — 103 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Tony GonzálezOutfielders22batting42611812.277——
Average (54) — 70 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Bobby Gene SmithOutfielders16batting174442.253——
Average (49) — 165 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Elmer ValoOutfielders18batting4381.186——
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.
Ken WaltersOutfielders17batting180412.228——
Average (46) — 226 of 283 batters in the available 1961 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.

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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 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:38:46.956610+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.