1981 Los Angeles Dodgers

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
Bobby Castillo	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.67	5.33	Below average (43) — 195 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 50.67 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.
Terry Forster	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	4.11	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 30.67 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.
Dave Goltz	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.00	4.09	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 77.00 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.
Burt Hooton	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	2.28	Strong (60) — 3 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 142.33 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.
Steve Howe	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	2.50	Average (55) — 35 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.50 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.
Tom Niedenfuer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	3.81	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 26.00 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.
Alejandro Peña	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	2.84	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.84 over 25.33 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.
Ted Power	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	3.14	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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	2.30	Strong (60) — 3 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 152.67 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.
Dave Stewart	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	2.49	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 43.33 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.
Rick Sutcliffe	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	4.02	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 47.00 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.
Fernando Valenzuela	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	2.48	Average (59) — 9 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 192.33 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 Welch	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	3.44	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 141.33 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.
Jerry Grote	Catchers	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.
Mike Scioscia	Catchers	14	batting	290	80	2	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 99 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 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.
Steve Yeager	Catchers	7	batting	86	18	3	.209	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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 Cey	Infielders	10	batting	312	90	13	.288	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Pepe Frías	Infielders	36	batting	36	9	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.
Steve Garvey	Infielders	6	batting	431	122	10	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
Davey Lopes	Infielders	15	batting	214	44	5	.289	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Mike Marshall	Infielders	5	batting	25	5	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.
Jack Perconte	Infielders	45	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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 Russell	Infielders	18	batting	262	61	0	.233	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 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.
Steve Sax	Infielders	52	batting	119	33	2	.277	—	—	Average (53) — 99 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Reggie Smith	Infielders	8	batting	35	7	1	.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.
Derrel Thomas	Infielders	30	batting	218	54	4	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Gary Weiss	Infielders	1	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	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.
Dusty Baker	Outfielders	12	batting	400	128	9	.320	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Mark Bradley	Outfielders	22	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.
Joe Ferguson	Outfielders	13	batting	14	2	0	.143	—	—	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.
Pedro Guerrero	Outfielders	28	batting	347	104	12	.300	—	—	Strong (60) — 15 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 at-bats and 12 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 Johnstone	Outfielders	21	batting	83	17	3	.205	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Ken Landreaux	Outfielders	44	batting	390	98	7	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Candy Maldonado	Outfielders	47	batting	12	1	0	.093	—	—	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 Mitchell	Outfielders	17	batting	5	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Rick Monday	Outfielders	16	batting	130	41	11	.315	—	—	Strong (62) — 8 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Ron Roenicke	Outfielders	50	batting	47	11	0	.234	—	—	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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:02:00.736642+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.