1977 Cleveland Indians

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
Larry Andersen	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	3.14	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	—	—	—	—	206.67	3.57	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 206.67 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.
Tom Buskey	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	5.29	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 34.00 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.
Cardell Camper	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	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.
Pat Dobson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.33	6.14	Below average (40) — 228 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 133.33 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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	247.33	3.53	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 247.33 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.
Al Fitzmorris	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.00	5.41	Average (45) — 200 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.41 over 133.00 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.
Wayne Garland	Pitchers	23,17	pitching	—	—	—	—	282.67	3.60	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 282.67 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	3.00	Average (57) — 27 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 105.00 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 Kern	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.00	3.42	Average (55) — 54 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.42 over 92.00 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.
Dave LaRoche	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	5.30	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 Laxton	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	5.40	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.
Sid Monge	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	6.23	Average (45) — 200 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.23 over 39.00 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.
Rick Waits	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	135.33	3.99	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 135.33 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.
Ray Fosse	Catchers	10	batting	238	63	6	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 176 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Fred Kendall	Catchers	16	batting	317	79	3	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Buddy Bell	Infielders	25	batting	479	140	11	.292	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Larvell Blanks	Infielders	14	batting	322	92	6	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Rico Carty	Infielders	9	batting	461	129	15	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 at-bats and 15 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 Duffy	Infielders	15	batting	334	67	4	.201	—	—	Below average (40) — 403 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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.
Alfredo Griffin	Infielders	8	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.
Duane Kuiper	Infielders	18	batting	610	169	1	.277	—	—	Average (51) — 176 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 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.
Bill Melton	Infielders	11	batting	133	32	0	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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 Oliver	Infielders	26	batting	22	7	0	.318	—	—	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.
Andre Thornton	Infielders	29	batting	433	114	28	.263	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 at-bats and 28 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.
Bruce Bochte	Outfielders	23	batting	392	119	5	.304	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 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.
Paul Dade	Outfielders	00	batting	461	134	3	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	1	batting	93	28	2	.301	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
John Lowenstein	Outfielders	30	batting	149	36	4	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Rick Manning	Outfielders	28	batting	252	57	5	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 345 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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.
Jim Norris	Outfielders	27	batting	440	119	2	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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.
Ron Pruitt	Outfielders	13	batting	219	63	2	.288	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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.
Charlie Spikes	Outfielders	24	batting	95	22	3	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.

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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: 1977 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:22:47.540408+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.