1972 Texas Rangers

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
Dick Bosman	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.33	3.63	Average (49) — 120 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 173.33 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.
Pete Broberg	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	176.33	4.29	Below average (44) — 166 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 176.33 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.
Casey Cox	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.41	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.
Jan Dukes	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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 Gogolewski	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.67	4.24	Average (45) — 158 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 150.67 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.
Rich Hand	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	3.32	Average (51) — 97 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 170.67 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.
Rich Hinton	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.38	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.
Gerry Janeski	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	2.84	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.
Steve Lawson	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.81	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	—	—	—	—	—	2.62	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.
Jim Panther	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.13	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.
Mike Paul	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.67	2.17	Average (59) — 11 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 161.67 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.20	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 Roland	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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	—	—	—	—	57.00	3.47	Average (50) — 110 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 57.00 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.
Don Stanhouse	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	104.67	3.78	Average (48) — 129 of 192 pitchers in the available 1972 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 104.67 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	469	119	5	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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	12	batting	119	20	1	.168	—	—	Below average (42) — 365 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Hal King	Catchers	15	batting	122	22	4	.180	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Ken Suarez	Catchers	12	batting	33	5	0	.152	—	—	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	Infielders	4	batting	382	99	3	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Jim Driscoll	Infielders	22	batting	18	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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	374	97	1	.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 374 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.
Vic Harris	Infielders	7	batting	186	26	0	.140	—	—	Below average (36) — 379 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Frank Howard	Infielders	33	batting	287	70	9	.244	—	—	Average (52) — 130 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Dalton Jones	Infielders	14	batting	151	24	4	.159	—	—	Below average (42) — 365 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 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.
Ted Kubiak	Infielders	7	batting	116	26	0	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 273 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Marty Martínez	Infielders	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.
Jim Mason	Infielders	2,14	batting	147	29	0	.197	—	—	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 147 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.
Don Mincher	Infielders	5	batting	191	45	6	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Dave Nelson	Infielders	1	batting	499	113	2	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Tom Ragland	Infielders	21	batting	58	10	0	.172	—	—	Average (45) — 320 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Lenny Randle	Infielders	2	batting	249	48	2	.193	—	—	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 249 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.
Jeff Burroughs	Outfielders	20	batting	65	12	1	.185	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Ted Ford	Outfielders	3	batting	429	101	14	.235	—	—	Average (51) — 159 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 at-bats and 14 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 Grieve	Outfielders	6	batting	142	29	3	.204	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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 Lovitto	Outfielders	35	batting	330	74	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 290 of 380 batters in the available 1972 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 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.
Elliott Maddox	Outfielders	23	batting	294	74	0	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 183 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 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.

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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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:51:35.043649+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.