1979 Baltimore Orioles

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
Mike Flanagan	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	265.67	3.08	Average (59) — 15 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.08 over 265.67 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.
John Flinn	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	0.00	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.
Dave Ford	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	2.10	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.10 over 30.00 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.
Dennis Martínez	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	292.33	3.66	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 292.33 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.
Tippy Martinez	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.00	2.88	Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 78.00 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.
Scott McGregor	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.67	3.35	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 174.67 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.
Jim Palmer	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.67	3.30	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 155.67 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.
Jeff Rineer	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	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	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.67	2.85	Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.85 over 72.67 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.
Sammy Stewart	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.67	3.52	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 117.67 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.
Tim Stoddard	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	1.71	Strong (61) — 4 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 1.71 over 58.00 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 Stone	Pitchers	21,32	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.00	3.77	Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 186.00 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 Dempsey	Catchers	24	batting	368	88	6	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Elrod Hendricks	Catchers	44	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.
Dave Skaggs	Catchers	8	batting	137	34	1	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Mark Belanger	Infielders	7	batting	198	33	0	.167	—	—	Below average (36) — 423 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Tom Chism	Infielders	45	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.
Terry Crowley	Infielders	10	batting	63	20	1	.317	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Rich Dauer	Infielders	25	batting	479	123	9	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Doug DeCinces	Infielders	11	batting	422	97	16	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 at-bats and 16 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.
Kiko Garcia	Infielders	3	batting	417	103	5	.247	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Wayne Krenchicki	Infielders	12	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Lee May	Infielders	14	batting	456	116	19	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 456 at-bats and 19 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.
Eddie Murray	Infielders	33	batting	606	179	25	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Billy Smith	Infielders	2	batting	189	47	6	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Benny Ayala	Outfielders	27	batting	86	22	6	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Al Bumbry	Outfielders	1	batting	569	162	7	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Mark Corey	Outfielders	15	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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 Harlow	Outfielders	6	batting	41	11	0	.268	—	—	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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	153	44	9	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
John Lowenstein	Outfielders	38	batting	197	50	11	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 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.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	9	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.
Gary Roenicke	Outfielders	35	batting	376	98	25	.261	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Ken Singleton	Outfielders	29	batting	570	168	35	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 at-bats and 35 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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:10:58.244979+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.