1980 Chicago White Sox

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
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	4.96	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.
Ross Baumgarten	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.00	3.44	Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 136.00 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.
Britt Burns	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.00	2.84	Average (59) — 10 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.84 over 238.00 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.
Nardi Contreras	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	5.93	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	—	—	—	—	198.00	4.27	Average (49) — 141 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 198.00 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.
Ed Farmer	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	3.34	Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 99.67 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	—	—	—	—	37.67	2.63	Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 37.67 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.
LaMarr Hoyt	Pitchers	31,50	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.33	4.57	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 112.33 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.
Ken Kravec	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.67	6.94	Below average (38) — 222 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.94 over 81.67 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.
Mike Proly	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.67	3.07	Average (56) — 25 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 146.67 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.
Dewey Robinson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.00	3.09	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.09 over 35.00 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.
Randy Scarbery	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	4.08	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 28.67 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.
Steve Trout	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	199.67	3.70	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 199.67 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.
Rich Wortham	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.00	5.97	Below average (41) — 216 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.97 over 92.00 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.
Glenn Borgmann	Catchers	38	batting	87	19	2	.218	—	—	Average (47) — 302 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 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.
Marv Foley	Catchers	17	batting	137	29	4	.212	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Bruce Kimm	Catchers	16	batting	251	61	1	.243	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Ricky Seilheimer	Catchers	6	batting	52	11	1	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Kevin Bell	Infielders	8	batting	191	34	1	.178	—	—	Below average (38) — 435 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Harry Chappas	Infielders	13	batting	50	8	0	.160	—	—	Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Todd Cruz	Infielders	21	batting	293	68	2	.232	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	541	150	13	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Randy Johnson	Infielders	7	batting	20	4	0	.200	—	—	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.
Junior Moore	Infielders	34	batting	121	31	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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	604	171	15	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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.
Fran Mullins	Infielders	26	batting	62	12	0	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	11	batting	338	81	1	.240	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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 Squires	Infielders	25	batting	343	97	2	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	491	125	13	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 209 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Alan Bannister	Outfielders	7	batting	130	25	0	.192	—	—	Below average (42) — 419 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Thad Bosley	Outfielders	32	batting	147	33	2	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Rusty Kuntz	Outfielders	47	batting	62	14	0	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Chet Lemon	Outfielders	44	batting	514	150	11	.292	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	9,5	batting	344	100	5	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Wayne Nordhagen	Outfielders	20	batting	415	115	15	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Ron Pruitt	Outfielders	18	batting	70	21	2	.300	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Leo Sutherland	Outfielders	48	batting	89	23	0	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	18	batting	90	26	1	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	2	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.

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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 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:06:03.587129+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.