1979 Chicago White Sox

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
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	3.61	Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 94.67 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.
Ross Baumgarten	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	190.67	3.54	Average (55) — 43 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 190.67 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.
Britt Burns	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	3.70	Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 24.33 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.
Mark Esser	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	16.20	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 Farmer	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.33	2.43	Average (59) — 15 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.43 over 81.33 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.
Rich Hinton	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	6.05	Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 6.05 over 41.67 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.
Guy Hoffman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	5.34	Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 30.33 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.
Fred Howard	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	3.57	Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 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.
LaMarr Hoyt	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Ken Kravec	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	250.00	3.74	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 250.00 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.
Jack Kucek	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.67	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.
Lerrin LaGrow	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	9.17	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 Proly	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	3.87	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 88.33 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.
Dewey Robinson	Pitchers	32,35	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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.
Gil Rondon	Pitchers	55	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.
Randy Scarbery	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.33	4.62	Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 101.33 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.
Ron Schueler	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	7.32	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.
Pablo Torrealba	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	1.59	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.
Steve Trout	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.00	3.89	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 155.00 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.
Rich Wortham	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.00	4.90	Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 204.00 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.
Mike Colbern	Catchers	19	batting	83	20	0	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Marv Foley	Catchers	42,0,17	batting	97	24	2	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Milt May	Catchers	5	batting	202	51	7	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Bill Nahorodny	Catchers	15	batting	179	46	6	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Alan Bannister	Infielders	7	batting	506	144	2	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 506 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.
Kevin Bell	Infielders	8	batting	200	49	4	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Harry Chappas	Infielders	13	batting	59	17	1	.288	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Joe Gates	Infielders	10	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	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.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	479	148	12	.309	—	—	Average (59) — 34 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 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.
Don Kessinger	Infielders	11	batting	110	22	1	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Jim Morrison	Infielders	12	batting	240	66	14	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 at-bats and 14 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.
Jorge Orta	Infielders	6	batting	325	85	11	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	16	batting	476	131	3	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Eric Soderholm	Infielders	12	batting	210	53	6	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Mike Squires	Infielders	25	batting	295	78	2	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Thad Bosley	Outfielders	22	batting	77	24	1	.312	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Ralph Garr	Outfielders	48	batting	307	86	9	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Rusty Kuntz	Outfielders	47	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	44	batting	556	177	17	.318	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 17 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.
Junior Moore	Outfielders	34	batting	201	53	1	.264	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Wayne Nordhagen	Outfielders	20	both	193	54	7	.280	2.00	9.00	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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.
Rusty Torres	Outfielders	21	batting	170	43	8	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	18	batting	471	132	13	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 13 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 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:11:36.092583+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.