1981 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
Juan Agosto	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	4.76	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.
Francisco Barrios	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	3.96	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 36.33 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 Baumgarten	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.67	4.07	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 101.67 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.
Britt Burns	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.67	2.64	Average (58) — 14 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.64 over 156.67 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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.00	3.77	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 141.00 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	—	—	—	—	52.67	4.61	Average (46) — 172 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.61 over 52.67 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.
Kevin Hickey	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	3.65	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 44.33 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.
LaMarr Hoyt	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.67	3.57	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 90.67 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.
Jerry Koosman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	3.33	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 27.00 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.
Dennis Lamp	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.00	2.41	Average (59) — 9 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 over 127.00 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.
Lynn McGlothen	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	4.15	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 21.67 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.
Reggie Patterson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	13.50	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.
Dewey Robinson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	4.50	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.
Steve Trout	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	3.47	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 124.67 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.
Jim Essian	Catchers	16	batting	52	16	0	.308	—	—	Average (53) — 99 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	72	batting	338	89	7	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Marc Hill	Catchers	7	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.
Bill Almon	Infielders	34	batting	349	105	4	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Tony Bernazard	Infielders	14	batting	384	106	6	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 86 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Lamar Johnson	Infielders	23	batting	134	37	1	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Jay Loviglio	Infielders	32	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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.
Jim Morrison	Infielders	12	batting	290	68	10	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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.
Greg Pryor	Infielders	11	batting	76	17	0	.281	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Mike Squires	Infielders	25	batting	294	78	0	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	280	80	10	.286	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	17	batting	25	7	1	.280	—	—	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.
Rusty Kuntz	Outfielders	47	batting	55	14	0	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Ron LeFlore	Outfielders	8	batting	337	83	0	.246	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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	328	99	9	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 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.
Bob Molinaro	Outfielders	5	batting	42	11	1	.262	—	—	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.
Wayne Nordhagen	Outfielders	20	batting	208	64	6	.308	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Leo Sutherland	Outfielders	48	batting	12	2	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.
Jerry Turner	Outfielders	24	batting	12	2	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.
Greg Luzinski	Outfielders	19	batting	378	100	21	.265	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 at-bats and 21 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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:00:34.338730+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.