1983 Minnesota Twins

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	—	—	—	—	158.33	4.77	Average (46) — 181 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 158.33 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.
Ron Davis	Pitchers	39	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.
Pete Filson	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	3.40	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 90.00 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.
Brad Havens	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.33	8.18	Below average (32) — 224 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 8.18 over 80.33 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.
Jim Lewis	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.50	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.
Rick Lysander	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Jack O'Connor	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	5.86	Below average (42) — 209 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.86 over 83.00 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.
Bryan Oelkers	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	8.65	Below average (38) — 222 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 8.65 over 34.33 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.
Jay Pettibone	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	5.33	Average (47) — 172 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 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.
Ken Schrom	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	3.71	Average (53) — 64 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.71 over 196.33 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.
Frank Viola	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	210.00	5.49	Below average (41) — 214 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.49 over 210.00 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.
Mike Walters	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Len Whitehouse	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Albert Williams	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.33	4.14	Average (50) — 121 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 193.33 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.
Dave Engle	Catchers	20	batting	374	114	8	.305	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 374 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.
Tim Laudner	Catchers	15	batting	168	31	6	.185	—	—	Below average (42) — 401 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Ray Smith	Catchers	5	batting	152	34	0	.224	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
John Castino	Infielders	2	batting	563	156	11	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Lenny Faedo	Infielders	12	batting	173	48	1	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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 Gaetti	Infielders	8	batting	584	143	21	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 584 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.
Greg Gagne	Infielders	31	batting	27	3	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.
Kent Hrbek	Infielders	14	batting	515	153	16	.297	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Houston Jimenez	Infielders	1	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.
Tim Teufel	Infielders	11	batting	78	24	3	.308	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Scott Ullger	Infielders	7	batting	79	15	0	.190	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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 Washington	Infielders	38	batting	317	78	4	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Darrell Brown	Outfielders	26	batting	309	84	0	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Tom Brunansky	Outfielders	24	batting	542	123	28	.227	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 28 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 Eisenreich	Outfielders	4	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Mickey Hatcher	Outfielders	9	batting	375	119	9	.317	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Rusty Kuntz	Outfielders	11	batting	100	19	3	.190	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Bobby Mitchell	Outfielders	10	batting	152	35	1	.230	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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 Ward	Outfielders	32	batting	623	173	19	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 at-bats and 19 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.
Tack Wilson	Outfielders	12	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.
Randy Bush	Outfielders	25	batting	373	93	11	.249	—	—	Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.

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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: 1983 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Minnesota Twins season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:33:52.749230+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.