1974 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
Lloyd Allen	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.55	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 Bibby	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.00	4.74	Below average (43) — 173 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 264.00 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.
Pete Broberg	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	8.07	Below average (38) — 183 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 8.07 over 29.00 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.
Jackie Brown	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.67	3.57	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 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.
David Clyde	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.00	4.38	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 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.
Steve Dunning	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	19.29	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 Foucault	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.24	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 Hands	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	1.93	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 Hargan	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.67	3.95	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 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.
Ferguson Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	328.33	2.82	Strong (60) — 9 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 328.33 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.
Jim Merritt	Pitchers	16	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.
Jim Shellenback	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.84	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.
Don Stanhouse	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.88	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.
Jeff Terpko	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.29	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.
Stan Thomas	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.59	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.
Dick Billings	Catchers	8	batting	31	7	0	.226	—	—	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.
Bill Fahey	Catchers	14	batting	16	4	0	.250	—	—	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	2	batting	106	22	3	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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 Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	368	91	3	.247	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Larry Brown	Infielders	18	batting	76	15	0	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Leo Cárdenas	Infielders	19	batting	92	25	0	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Mike Cubbage	Infielders	4	batting	15	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 Fregosi	Infielders	17	batting	230	60	12	.261	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	415	134	4	.323	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	573	149	21	.260	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 at-bats and 21 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.
Roy Howell	Infielders	27	batting	44	11	1	.250	—	—	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.
Pete Mackanin	Infielders	24	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Dave Nelson	Infielders	5	batting	474	112	3	.236	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Lenny Randle	Infielders	7	batting	520	157	1	.302	—	—	Average (58) — 43 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
Tom Robson	Infielders	38	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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 Spencer	Infielders	3	batting	352	98	7	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Jeff Burroughs	Outfielders	20	batting	554	167	25	.301	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Tom Grieve	Outfielders	6	batting	259	66	9	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Alex Johnson	Outfielders	15	batting	453	132	4	.291	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 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 Jones	Outfielders	8	batting	5	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.
Joe Lovitto	Outfielders	9	batting	283	63	2	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
César Tovar	Outfielders	12	batting	562	164	4	.292	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 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.
Dave Moates	Outfielders	30	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.

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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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:41:43.302163+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.