1971 Washington Senators

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1971 Washington Senators · Current season	63–96	25	14
1970 Washington Senators	70–92	23	17
1969 Washington Senators	86–76	20	16
1968 Washington Senators	65–96	21	18
1967 Washington Senators	76–85	20	16

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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
Dick Bosman	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	236.67	3.73	Average (50) — 105 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 236.67 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.
Pete Broberg	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	3.47	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 124.67 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.
Jackie Brown	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	5.94	Below average (41) — 191 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 5.94 over 47.00 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.
Casey Cox	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	3.98	Average (49) — 119 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 124.33 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.
Bill Gogolewski	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.33	2.75	Average (57) — 23 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 124.33 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.
Joe Grzenda	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.92	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.
Gerry Janeski	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.96	Below average (44) — 173 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.96 over 61.67 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.
Darold Knowles	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Paul Lindblad	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.58	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.
Denny McLain	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.67	4.28	Average (46) — 151 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 216.67 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.
Horacio Piña	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.59	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.
Denny Riddleberger	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.23	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 Shellenback	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.53	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 120.00 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.
Mike Thompson	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.67	4.86	Average (45) — 167 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 66.67 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 Billings	Catchers	8	batting	349	86	6	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Paul Casanova	Catchers	5	batting	311	63	5	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 363 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Bill Fahey	Catchers	10	batting	8	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.
Jim French	Catchers	10	batting	41	6	0	.146	—	—	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.
Rick Stelmaszek	Catchers	20	batting	9	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.
Bernie Allen	Infielders	7	batting	229	61	4	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 229 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.
Tim Cullen	Infielders	1	batting	403	77	2	.191	—	—	Below average (40) — 383 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Mike Epstein	Infielders	6	batting	85	21	1	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Joe Foy	Infielders	14	batting	128	30	0	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	383	88	2	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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 Mason	Infielders	14	batting	9	3	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.
Don Mincher	Infielders	6	batting	323	94	10	.291	—	—	Average (58) — 40 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Dave Nelson	Infielders	15	batting	329	92	5	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 329 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.
Tom Ragland	Infielders	15,21	batting	23	4	0	.174	—	—	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.
Len Randle	Infielders	2	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.
Don Wert	Infielders	2	batting	40	2	0	.050	—	—	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 Biittner	Outfielders	4	batting	171	44	0	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 188 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Jeff Burroughs	Outfielders	20	batting	181	42	5	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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.
Frank Fernández	Outfielders	25	batting	30	3	0	.100	—	—	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.
Curt Flood	Outfielders	21	batting	35	7	0	.200	—	—	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.
Frank Howard	Outfielders	33	batting	549	153	26	.279	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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.
Elliott Maddox	Outfielders	37	batting	258	56	1	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Tommy McCraw	Outfielders	3	batting	207	44	7	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Richie Scheinblum	Outfielders	35	batting	49	7	0	.143	—	—	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.
Del Unser	Outfielders	30	batting	581	148	9	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 581 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 Washington Senators season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:56:37.163423+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.