1983 Texas Rangers

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
John Butcher	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	3.51	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 123.00 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.
Víctor Cruz	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.44	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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	3.49	Average (55) — 37 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 183.00 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 Henke	Pitchers	35	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.
Rick Honeycutt	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.67	2.42	Strong (61) — 4 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 2.42 over 174.67 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.
Charlie Hough	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.00	3.18	Average (57) — 20 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 252.00 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.
Odell Jones	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.09	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.
Al Lachowicz	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	2.25	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 Mason	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.91	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.
Jon Matlack	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.33	4.66	Average (48) — 157 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 73.33 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 Schmidt	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.88	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 Smithson	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	223.33	3.91	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 223.33 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 Stewart	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	2.14	Average (58) — 12 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 2.14 over 59.00 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.
Frank Tanana	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.33	3.16	Average (56) — 30 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 159.33 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 Tobik	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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.
Ricky Wright	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Bob Johnson	Catchers	8	batting	175	37	5	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Donnie Scott	Catchers	43	batting	4	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.
Jim Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	378	76	2	.201	—	—	Below average (39) — 416 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 378 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.
Jim Anderson	Infielders	46	batting	102	22	0	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Buddy Bell	Infielders	25	batting	618	171	14	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 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.
Larry Biittner	Infielders	14	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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	7	batting	417	99	2	.237	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Pete O'Brien	Infielders	9	batting	524	124	8	.237	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Mike Richardt	Infielders	2	batting	83	13	1	.157	—	—	Below average (41) — 408 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Bill Stein	Infielders	1	batting	232	72	2	.310	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	3	batting	470	122	3	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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.
Mark Wagner	Infielders	30	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.
Curtis Wilkerson	Infielders	19	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.
Nick Capra	Outfielders	4	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.
Tom Dunbar	Outfielders	13	batting	24	6	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.
Bobby Jones	Outfielders	6	batting	72	16	1	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Larry Parrish	Outfielders	15	batting	555	151	26	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 at-bats and 26 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.
Billy Sample	Outfielders	5	batting	554	152	12	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
George Wright	Outfielders	26	batting	634	175	18	.276	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 634 at-bats and 18 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 Hostetler	Outfielders	12	batting	304	67	11	.220	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.
Mickey Rivers	Outfielders	17	batting	309	88	1	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 140 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 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.

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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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:38:02.806324+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.