1972 Los Angeles Dodgers

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Jim Brewer	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.26	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.
Al Downing	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.67	2.98	Average (54) — 50 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 202.67 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.
Charlie Hough	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.67	2.89	Average (54) — 50 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 186.67 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 Mikkelsen	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.06	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.
Claude Osteen	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.00	2.64	Average (57) — 22 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 252.00 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.
José Peña	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.59	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.
Ron Perranoski	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Doug Rau	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	2.20	Average (54) — 50 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.20 over 32.67 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 Richert	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Bill Singer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.33	3.67	Average (49) — 120 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 169.33 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.
Mike Strahler	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.26	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.
Don Sutton	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	272.67	2.08	Strong (62) — 3 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.08 over 272.67 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.
Hoyt Wilhelm	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.62	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.
Chris Cannizzaro	Catchers	14	batting	200	48	2	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 216 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Dick Dietz	Catchers	16,8	batting	56	9	1	.161	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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 Ferguson	Catchers	13	batting	24	7	1	.292	—	—	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.
Duke Sims	Catchers	8	batting	151	29	2	.192	—	—	Below average (44) — 345 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Steve Yeager	Catchers	41	batting	106	29	4	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 98 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Ron Cey	Infielders	10	batting	37	10	1	.270	—	—	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.
Steve Garvey	Infielders	6	batting	294	79	9	.269	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Billy Grabarkewitz	Infielders	1	batting	144	24	4	.167	—	—	Below average (43) — 356 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Lee Lacy	Infielders	34	batting	243	63	0	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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 Lefebvre	Infielders	5	batting	169	34	5	.201	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Davey Lopes	Infielders	15	batting	42	9	0	.214	—	—	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.
Terry McDermott	Infielders	9	batting	23	3	0	.130	—	—	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.
Tom Paciorek	Infielders	17	batting	47	12	1	.255	—	—	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.
Wes Parker	Infielders	28	batting	427	119	4	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Bill Russell	Infielders	18	batting	434	118	4	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 98 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Bobby Valentine	Infielders	2	batting	391	107	3	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 98 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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.
Maury Wills	Infielders	30	batting	132	17	0	.129	—	—	Below average (37) — 378 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Bill Buckner	Outfielders	22	batting	383	122	5	.319	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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.
Willie Crawford	Outfielders	27	batting	243	61	8	.251	—	—	Average (53) — 112 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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.
Willie Davis	Outfielders	3	batting	615	178	19	.289	—	—	Strong (60) — 31 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 615 at-bats and 19 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.
Manny Mota	Outfielders	11	batting	371	120	5	.323	—	—	Strong (62) — 11 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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 Robinson	Outfielders	36	batting	342	86	19	.251	—	—	Average (55) — 77 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 at-bats and 19 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: 1972 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1972 Los Angeles Dodgers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:49:15.281832+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.