1980 New York Yankees

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
Doug Bird	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.66	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.
Ron Davis	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.95	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 Figueroa	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	6.98	Below average (40) — 217 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.98 over 58.00 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.
Goose Gossage	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.27	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.
Mike Griffin	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	4.83	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.83 over 54.00 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.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.56	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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.43	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 Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Tim Lollar	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.34	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.
Rudy May	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.46	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.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.44	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.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	23	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.
Tom Underwood	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	187.00	3.66	Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 187.00 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.
Rick Cerone	Catchers	10	batting	519	144	14	.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 519 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.
Brad Gulden	Catchers	19	batting	3	1	1	.333	—	—	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.
Johnny Oates	Catchers	26	batting	64	12	1	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Bruce Robinson	Catchers	47	batting	5	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.
Marshall Brant	Infielders	61	batting	6	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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	20	batting	489	128	5	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 209 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Brian Doyle	Infielders	18	batting	75	13	1	.173	—	—	Below average (43) — 405 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Roger Holt	Infielders	55	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	324	79	16	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 209 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	513	151	7	.294	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Aurelio Rodríguez	Infielders	27	batting	164	36	3	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Dennis Sherrill	Infielders	57	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.
Eric Soderholm	Infielders	21	batting	275	79	11	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Jim Spencer	Infielders	12	batting	259	61	13	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	86	18	0	.209	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Bob Watson	Infielders	28	batting	469	144	13	.307	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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.
Dennis Werth	Infielders	24	batting	65	20	3	.308	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Paul Blair	Outfielders	27	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.
Bobby Brown	Outfielders	13	batting	412	107	14	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 163 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 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.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	17	batting	194	54	14	.278	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Reggie Jackson	Outfielders	44	batting	514	154	41	.300	—	—	Strong (64) — 4 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 41 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.
Ruppert Jones	Outfielders	22	batting	328	73	9	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 at-bats and 9 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 Lefebvre	Outfielders	46	batting	150	34	8	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Bobby Murcer	Outfielders	2	batting	297	80	13	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	14	batting	321	92	2	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Ted Wilborn	Outfielders	56,59	batting	8	2	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:08:38.873169+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.