1979 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	—	—	—	—	16.67	7.56	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.
Len Barker	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.33	4.92	Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 137.33 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.
David Clyde	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	5.91	Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.91 over 45.67 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	23	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.
Wayne Garland	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	5.23	Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	3.68	Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 22.00 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.
Sid Monge	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	2.40	Strong (62) — 2 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 131.00 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 Paxton	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.67	5.92	Below average (38) — 208 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.92 over 159.67 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.
Paul Reuschel	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	7.94	Below average (36) — 212 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 7.94 over 45.33 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.
Dan Spillner	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.67	4.62	Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 157.67 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.
Rick Waits	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.00	4.44	Average (48) — 142 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 231.00 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.
Sandy Wihtol	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	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.
Eric Wilkins	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	4.39	Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 69.67 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.
Rick Wise	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.67	3.73	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 231.67 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.
Gary Alexander	Catchers	35	batting	358	82	15	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Bo Díaz	Catchers	16	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Hassey	Catchers	9	batting	223	64	4	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Cliff Johnson	Catchers	44	batting	240	65	18	.271	—	—	Average (56) — 68 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 18 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 Cage	Infielders	31	batting	56	13	1	.232	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Ted Cox	Infielders	22	batting	189	40	4	.212	—	—	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 189 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	527	147	20	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Duane Kuiper	Infielders	18	batting	479	122	0	.255	—	—	Average (47) — 306 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 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 Rosello	Infielders	12	batting	107	26	3	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Andre Thornton	Infielders	29	batting	515	120	26	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 26 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 Veryzer	Infielders	21,15	batting	449	99	0	.220	—	—	Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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.
Dell Alston	Outfielders	30	batting	62	18	1	.290	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Bobby Bonds	Outfielders	25	batting	538	148	25	.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 538 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.
Paul Dade	Outfielders	00	batting	170	48	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 133 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 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.
Mike Hargrove	Outfielders	21	batting	338	110	10	.325	—	—	Strong (61) — 20 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 at-bats and 10 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	560	145	3	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Jim Norris	Outfielders	27	batting	353	87	3	.246	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Ron Pruitt	Outfielders	13	batting	166	47	2	.283	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Horace Speed	Outfielders	20	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:12:00.807695+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.