1980 Cleveland Indians

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
Len Barker	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	246.33	4.17	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 246.33 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.
Don Collins	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	7.50	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.
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.
John Denny	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.67	4.39	Average (49) — 141 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 108.67 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.
Wayne Garland	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.33	4.61	Average (47) — 175 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 150.33 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.
Ross Grimsley	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.67	6.75	Below average (39) — 219 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 74.67 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.
Sid Monge	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	3.53	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 94.33 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.
Bob Owchinko	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.33	5.27	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 114.33 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.
Mike Paxton	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	12.91	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.
Dan Spillner	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	5.28	Below average (43) — 210 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 194.33 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.
Mike Stanton	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.67	5.46	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.46 over 85.67 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	—	—	—	—	224.33	4.45	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 224.33 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.
Sandy Wihtol	Pitchers	56	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.
Gary Alexander	Catchers	35	batting	178	40	5	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 178 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.
Bo Díaz	Catchers	16	batting	207	47	3	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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 Hassey	Catchers	9	batting	390	124	8	.318	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Alan Bannister	Infielders	7	batting	262	86	1	.328	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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 Brohamer	Infielders	8	batting	142	32	1	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Jerry Dybzinski	Infielders	10	batting	248	57	1	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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.
Gary Gray	Infielders	49	batting	54	8	2	.148	—	—	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 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.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	589	179	11	.304	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	561	150	11	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Duane Kuiper	Infielders	18	batting	149	42	0	.282	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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	117	29	2	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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 Veryzer	Infielders	15	batting	358	97	2	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Dell Alston	Outfielders	30,13	batting	54	12	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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 Charboneau	Outfielders	34	batting	453	131	23	.289	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 23 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.
Miguel Diloné	Outfielders	27	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.
Rick Manning	Outfielders	28	batting	471	110	3	.234	—	—	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 471 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.
Andrés Mora	Outfielders	27	batting	18	2	0	.111	—	—	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.
Jorge Orta	Outfielders	6	batting	481	140	10	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 481 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.
Ron Pruitt	Outfielders	13	batting	36	11	0	.306	—	—	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.
Cliff Johnson	Outfielders	44	batting	174	40	6	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 272 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 at-bats and 6 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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:06:33.128184+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.