1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

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 Bibby	Pitchers	26	both	45	8	2	0.178	—	2.81	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.
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	22	both	70	9	0	0.129	—	3.60	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.
John Candelaria	Pitchers	45	both	68	9	0	0.132	207.00	3.22	Average (57) — 22 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 207.00 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	41	both	5	1	0	0.200	—	6.10	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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	17	both	1	0	0	0.000	7.00	2.57	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.
Grant Jackson	Pitchers	23	both	9	0	0	0.000	82.00	2.96	Average (56) — 33 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 82.00 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.
Bruce Kison	Pitchers	25	both	55	8	1	0.145	—	3.19	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.
Rick Rhoden	Pitchers	44	both	1	1	0	1.000	5.00	7.20	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.
Dave Roberts	Pitchers	49	both	5	0	0	0.000	—	3.26	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 Robinson	Pitchers	43	both	49	10	0	0.204	—	3.87	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.
Enrique Romo	Pitchers	15	both	12	2	0	0.167	—	2.99	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 Rooker	Pitchers	19	both	33	4	0	0.121	—	4.60	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.
Kent Tekulve	Pitchers	27	both	15	2	0	0.133	—	2.75	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.
Ed Whitson	Pitchers	31	both	13	0	0	0.000	—	4.37	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 Nicosia	Catchers	16	batting	191	55	4	0.288	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Ed Ott	Catchers	14	batting	403	110	7	0.273	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Manny Sanguillén	Catchers	35	batting	74	17	0	0.230	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Dale Berra	Infielders	4	batting	123	26	3	0.211	—	—	Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Tim Foli	Infielders	10	batting	525	153	1	0.291	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	3	batting	549	161	11	0.293	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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.
Bill Madlock	Infielders	5	batting	311	102	7	0.328	—	—	Strong (61) — 20 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Willie Stargell	Infielders	8	batting	424	119	32	0.281	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 at-bats and 32 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.
Rennie Stennett	Infielders	6	batting	319	76	0	0.238	—	—	Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Frank Taveras	Infielders	10	batting	45	11	0	0.244	—	—	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.
Matt Alexander	Outfielders	36	batting	13	7	0	0.538	—	—	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 Easler	Outfielders	24	batting	54	15	2	0.278	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Lee Lacy	Outfielders	17	batting	182	45	5	0.247	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
John Milner	Outfielders	34	batting	326	90	16	0.276	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Omar Moreno	Outfielders	18	batting	695	196	8	0.282	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 695 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.
Dave Parker	Outfielders	39	batting	622	193	25	0.310	—	—	Strong (61) — 20 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 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.
Bill Robinson	Outfielders	28	batting	421	111	24	0.264	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 421 at-bats and 24 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.
Doe Boyland	Outfielders	44	batting	3	0	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 Hargis	Outfielders	2	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.
Alberto Lois	Outfielders	37	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.

Build a lineup

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.

Game to edit

1. C2. 1B3. 2B4. 3B5. SS6. LF7. CF8. RF9. DH

Pitcher Game seed

Keep the seed to replay the same game; change it to play a different exhibition.

Restore a lineup file

Simulated exhibition

Choose a lineup to play an exhibition.

Batting lines

Game log for the selected game

Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:14:42.392360+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.