1978 Toronto Blue Jays

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
Tom Buskey	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	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.
Jim Clancy	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.67	4.09	Average (49) — 120 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 193.67 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	40,16	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.67	4.60	Average (47) — 147 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 over 60.67 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.
Víctor Cruz	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.33	1.71	Average (59) — 15 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 1.71 over 47.33 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.
Jerry Garvin	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	5.54	Below average (39) — 200 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.54 over 144.67 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.
Jesse Jefferson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	4.38	Average (46) — 160 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 211.67 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 Kirkwood	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	4.24	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 68.00 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 Lemanczyk	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.67	6.26	Below average (34) — 205 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 6.26 over 136.67 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.
Balor Moore	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.33	4.93	Below average (43) — 184 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 144.33 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.
Tom Murphy	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	3.93	Average (50) — 101 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 94.00 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.
Tom Underwood	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	4.10	Average (49) — 120 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 197.67 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.
Dave Wallace	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	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.
Mark Wiley	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	6.75	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 Willis	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	4.56	Average (46) — 160 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 100.67 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.
Alan Ashby	Catchers	8	batting	264	69	9	.261	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Rick Cerone	Catchers	9	batting	282	63	3	.223	—	—	Below average (44) — 387 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Brian Milner	Catchers	3	batting	9	4	0	.444	—	—	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.
Ernie Whitt	Catchers	12	batting	4	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.
Doug Ault	Infielders	25	batting	104	25	3	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Luis Gómez	Infielders	11	batting	413	92	0	.223	—	—	Below average (43) — 397 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Roy Howell	Infielders	13	batting	551	149	8	.270	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Tim Johnson	Infielders	16,17	batting	79	19	0	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 276 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Garth Iorg	Infielders	29	batting	49	8	0	.163	—	—	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.
John Mayberry	Infielders	10	batting	515	129	22	.250	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 22 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 McKay	Infielders	39	batting	504	120	7	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Tim Nordbrook	Infielders	16	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.
Bob Bailor	Outfielders	1	batting	621	164	1	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 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.
Rick Bosetti	Outfielders	22	batting	568	147	5	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 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.
Sam Ewing	Outfielders	5	batting	56	10	2	.179	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Tommy Hutton	Outfielders	14	batting	173	44	2	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Willie Upshaw	Outfielders	26	batting	224	53	1	.237	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Otto Vélez	Outfielders	19	batting	248	66	9	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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.
Alvis Woods	Outfielders	20	batting	220	53	3	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 276 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Gary Woods	Outfielders	35	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Butch Alberts	Outfielders	14	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Rico Carty	Outfielders	20	batting	387	110	20	.284	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 at-bats and 20 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 Horton	Outfielders	48	batting	122	25	3	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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: 1978 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:21:22.425730+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.