1979 San Francisco Giants

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
Vida Blue	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	237.00	5.01	Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 237.00 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.
Pedro Borbón	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.89	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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
John Curtis	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.67	4.18	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 120.67 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.
Tom Griffin	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.91	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 Halicki	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.67	4.58	Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 125.67 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.
Al Holland	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Bob Knepper	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.33	4.64	Average (46) — 158 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 207.33 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.
Gary Lavelle	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.51	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.
Greg Minton	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.81	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.
Randy Moffitt	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.71	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 Montefusco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.00	3.94	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 137.00 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.
Philip Nastu	Pitchers	25	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.
Ed Plank	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.36	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	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Ed Whitson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.33	3.95	Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 100.33 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.
Marc Hill	Catchers	2	batting	169	35	3	.207	—	—	Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Bob Kearney	Catchers	30	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.
Dennis Littlejohn	Catchers	47	batting	193	38	1	.197	—	—	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 193 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.
Mike Sadek	Catchers	3	batting	126	30	1	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
John Tamargo	Catchers	30	batting	60	12	2	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Rob Andrews	Infielders	21	batting	154	40	2	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Darrell Evans	Infielders	41	batting	562	142	17	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 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.
Mike Ivie	Infielders	15	batting	402	115	27	.286	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 at-bats and 27 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.
Johnnie LeMaster	Infielders	10	batting	343	87	3	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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.
Bill Madlock	Infielders	18	batting	249	65	7	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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 McCovey	Infielders	44	batting	353	88	15	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 220 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 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.
Roger Metzger	Infielders	16	batting	259	65	0	.251	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Joe Strain	Infielders	20	batting	257	62	1	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Jack Clark	Outfielders	22	batting	527	144	26	.273	—	—	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 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.
Héctor Cruz	Outfielders	9	batting	25	3	0	.120	—	—	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 Herndon	Outfielders	31	batting	354	91	7	.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 354 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.
Greg Johnston	Outfielders	18	batting	74	15	1	.203	—	—	Average (45) — 346 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 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.
Billy North	Outfielders	36	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.
Max Venable	Outfielders	49	batting	85	14	0	.165	—	—	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 85 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.
Terry Whitfield	Outfielders	45	batting	394	113	5	.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 394 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.

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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 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:15:20.249493+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.