1980 California Angels

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Don Aase	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	4.06	Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 175.00 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.
Jim Barr	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.00	5.56	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.56 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.
Ralph Botting	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	5.81	Average (46) — 184 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.81 over 26.33 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 Clear	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.30	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 Dorsey	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	9.19	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.
Bob Ferris	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	5.87	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.
Dave Frost	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	5.29	Average (45) — 196 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 78.33 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.
Ed Halicki	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	4.84	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 35.33 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.
Andy Hassler	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.49	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.
Bruce Kison	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.33	4.91	Average (47) — 175 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 73.33 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.
Chris Knapp	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	6.14	Below average (39) — 219 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 117.33 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.
Dave LaRoche	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.00	4.08	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 128.00 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.
Dave Lemanczyk	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.32	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.
Alfredo Martínez	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	4.52	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 149.33 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.
John Montague	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.13	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 Schuler	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.55	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.
Frank Tanana	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.00	4.15	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 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.
Stan Cliburn	Catchers	16	batting	56	10	2	.179	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Tom Donohue	Catchers	23	batting	218	41	2	.188	—	—	Below average (39) — 431 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Brian Downing	Catchers	9	batting	93	27	2	.290	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Dave Skaggs	Catchers	8	batting	66	13	1	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Dan Whitmer	Catchers	36	batting	87	21	0	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Bert Campaneris	Infielders	19	batting	210	53	2	.252	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Rod Carew	Infielders	29	batting	540	179	3	.331	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Todd Cruz	Infielders	14	batting	40	11	1	.275	—	—	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.
Bobby Grich	Infielders	4	batting	498	135	14	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 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.
John Harris	Infielders	18	batting	41	12	2	.293	—	—	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.
Carney Lansford	Infielders	5	batting	602	157	15	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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.
Freddie Patek	Infielders	2	batting	273	72	5	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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.
Jason Thompson	Infielders	22	batting	312	99	17	.317	—	—	Strong (63) — 7 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Dickie Thon	Infielders	31	batting	267	68	0	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Don Baylor	Outfielders	25	batting	340	85	5	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Bobby Clark	Outfielders	32	batting	261	60	5	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Al Cowens	Outfielders	18	batting	119	27	1	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Dan Ford	Outfielders	15	batting	226	63	7	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Ralph Garr	Outfielders	48	batting	42	8	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.
Larry Harlow	Outfielders	20	batting	301	83	4	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Gil Kubski	Outfielders	7,14	batting	63	16	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Rick Miller	Outfielders	3	batting	412	113	2	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Joe Rudi	Outfielders	26	batting	372	88	16	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 372 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.
Merv Rettenmund	Outfielders	7	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:07:23.960115+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.