1974 Pittsburgh Pirates
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates | 92–70 | 19 | 12 |
| 1975 Pittsburgh Pirates | 92–69 | 20 | 14 |
| 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season | 88–74 | 21 | 17 |
| 1973 Pittsburgh Pirates | 80–82 | 20 | 16 |
| 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates | 96–59 | 20 | 13 |
Same era: other teams in 1974
- 1974 Atlanta Braves · 88–74
- 1974 Baltimore Orioles · 91–71
- 1974 Boston Red Sox · 84–78
- 1974 California Angels · —
- 1974 Chicago Cubs · 66–96
- 1974 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1974
- 1974 Cincinnati Reds · 98–64
- 1974 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1974 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1974 Houston Astros · 81–81
- 1974 Kansas City Royals · 77–85
- 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers · 102–60
- 1974 Milwaukee Brewers · 76–86
- 1974 Minnesota Twins · —
- 1974 Montreal Expos · 79–82
- 1974 New York Mets · 71–91
- 1974 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 1974 Oakland Athletics · 90–72
- 1974 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1974 San Diego Padres · 60–102
- 1974 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1974 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–75
- 1974 Texas Rangers · 84–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Blass | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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. |
| Ken Brett | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 191.00 | 3.90 | Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.90 over 191.00 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. |
| Larry Demery | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 95.33 | 4.25 | Average (48) — 129 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.25 over 95.33 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. |
| Dock Ellis | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 176.67 | 3.16 | Average (56) — 34 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.16 over 176.67 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. |
| Dave Giusti | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.32 | 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. |
| Ramón Hernández | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.75 | 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. |
| Juan Jiménez | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | 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. |
| Bruce Kison | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.00 | 3.49 | Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.49 over 129.00 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 Minshall | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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 Moose | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 7.57 | Below average (38) — 183 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.57 over 35.67 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. |
| John Morlan | Pitchers | 12 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.29 | 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. |
| Daryl Patterson | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.29 | 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. |
| Juan Pizarro | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.00 | 1.88 | Average (55) — 44 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.88 over 24.00 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. |
| Jerry Reuss | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 260.00 | 3.50 | Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.50 over 260.00 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 Rooker | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 262.67 | 2.78 | Strong (60) — 9 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 262.67 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 Sadowski | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 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. |
| Kent Tekulve | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 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. |
| Chuck Brinkman | Catchers | 45 | batting | 7 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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 Macha | Catchers | 34 | batting | 5 | 3 | 0 | .600 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Ryan | Catchers | 5 | batting | 30 | 3 | 0 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Manny Sanguillén | Catchers | 35 | batting | 596 | 171 | 7 | .287 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 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. |
| Kurt Bevacqua | Infielders | 14 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Richie Hebner | Infielders | 3 | batting | 550 | 160 | 18 | .291 | — | — | Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 at-bats and 18 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. |
| Art Howe | Infielders | 14 | batting | 74 | 18 | 1 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 216 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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. |
| Ed Kirkpatrick | Infielders | 23 | batting | 271 | 67 | 6 | .247 | — | — | Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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. |
| Dal Maxvill | Infielders | 11 | batting | 22 | 4 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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. |
| Mario Mendoza | Infielders | 11 | batting | 163 | 36 | 0 | .221 | — | — | Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 163 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. |
| Paul Popovich | Infielders | 24 | batting | 83 | 18 | 0 | .217 | — | — | Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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. |
| Bob Robertson | Infielders | 7 | batting | 236 | 54 | 16 | .229 | — | — | Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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. |
| Rennie Stennett | Infielders | 6 | batting | 673 | 196 | 7 | .291 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 673 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. |
| Frank Taveras | Infielders | 10 | batting | 333 | 82 | 0 | .246 | — | — | Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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. |
| Dave Augustine | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 22 | 4 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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 Clines | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 276 | 62 | 0 | .225 | — | — | Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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. |
| Miguel Diloné | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 2 | 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. |
| Al Oliver | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 617 | 198 | 11 | .321 | — | — | Strong (64) — 4 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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. |
| Ed Ott | Outfielders | 27 | 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. |
| Dave Parker | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 220 | 62 | 4 | .282 | — | — | Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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. |
| Willie Stargell | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 508 | 153 | 25 | .301 | — | — | Strong (63) — 8 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 25 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 Zisk | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 536 | 168 | 17 | .313 | — | — | Strong (64) — 4 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 at-bats and 17 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: 1974 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:40:51.665101+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.