1978 New York Yankees

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 Beattie	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.00	3.73	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 128.00 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.
Ken Clay	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	4.28	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 75.67 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.
Ron Davis	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.57	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.
Rawly Eastwick	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.28	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.
Ed Figueroa	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.00	2.99	Average (58) — 23 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.99 over 253.00 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.
Goose Gossage	Pitchers	54	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	273.67	1.74	Strong (68) — 1 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 1.74 over 273.67 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 Gullett	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	3.63	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 44.67 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.
Ken Holtzman	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.08	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.
Catfish Hunter	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	3.58	Average (52) — 82 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 118.00 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.
Bob Kammeyer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.82	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	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.42	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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.47	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.
Larry McCall	Pitchers	40,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	5.63	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.
Andy Messersmith	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	5.64	Average (46) — 160 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 22.33 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.
Dave Rajsich	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	4.05	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 Tidrow	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.00	3.84	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 185.00 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.
Fran Healy	Catchers	40	batting	1	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.
Mike Heath	Catchers	46	batting	92	21	0	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Cliff Johnson	Catchers	41	batting	174	32	6	.184	—	—	Below average (42) — 410 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	617	183	6	.297	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	625	171	12	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 625 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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	20	batting	379	92	5	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 276 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Brian Doyle	Infielders	25	batting	52	10	0	.192	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Dámaso García	Infielders	23	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	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.
Mickey Klutts	Infielders	24	batting	2	2	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	587	162	27	.276	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 at-bats and 27 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.
Domingo Ramos	Infielders	26	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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	499	139	3	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Dennis Sherrill	Infielders	18	batting	1	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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	160	35	1	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
George Zeber	Infielders	25	batting	6	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.
Paul Blair	Outfielders	2	batting	125	22	2	.176	—	—	Below average (41) — 415 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Reggie Jackson	Outfielders	44	batting	511	140	27	.274	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 at-bats and 27 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.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	27	batting	65	17	1	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	14	batting	472	148	6	.314	—	—	Strong (62) — 17 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Mickey Rivers	Outfielders	17	batting	559	148	11	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Jim Spencer	Outfielders	12	batting	150	34	7	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Gary Thomasson	Outfielders	24	batting	116	32	3	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	346	93	8	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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.
Dell Alston	Outfielders	27	batting	3	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.

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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: 1978 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:19:30.737535+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.