1985 Cleveland Indians

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
Jeff Barkley	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	5.27	Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 41.00 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 Behenna	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	7.78	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.
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.67	3.26	Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 179.67 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.
Ernie Camacho	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	8.10	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.
Bryan Clark	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.67	6.32	Below average (42) — 216 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.32 over 62.67 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.
Keith Creel	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.00	4.79	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 62.00 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.
Jamie Easterly	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	3.92	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 98.67 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.
Neal Heaton	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.67	4.90	Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 207.67 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.
Mike Jeffcoat	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	2.79	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 Reed	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	4.11	Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 72.33 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.
José Román	Pitchers	31	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ramón Romero	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.33	6.58	Below average (41) — 220 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.58 over 64.33 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.
Vern Ruhle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.32	Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 125.00 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.
Don Schulze	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	6.01	Below average (42) — 216 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.01 over 94.33 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.
Roy Smith	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	5.34	Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 62.33 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.
Rich Thompson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.00	6.30	Below average (41) — 220 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.30 over 80.00 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.
Dave Von Ohlen	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	2.91	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 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.
Tom Waddell	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.67	4.87	Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 112.67 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.
Curt Wardle	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	6.68	Below average (40) — 226 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 6.68 over 66.00 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.
Chris Bando	Catchers	23	batting	173	24	0	.139	—	—	Below average (34) — 435 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Butch Benton	Catchers	9	batting	67	12	0	.179	—	—	Below average (44) — 384 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Jerry Willard	Catchers	16	batting	300	81	7	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Tony Bernazard	Infielders	4	batting	500	137	11	.274	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
Mike Fischlin	Infielders	22	batting	60	12	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Julio Franco	Infielders	14	batting	636	183	6	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 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.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	284	81	1	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Brook Jacoby	Infielders	26	batting	606	166	20	.274	—	—	Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 at-bats and 20 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.
Johnnie LeMaster	Infielders	11	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
Pat Tabler	Infielders	10	batting	404	111	5	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Jim Wilson	Infielders	58	batting	14	5	0	.357	—	—	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.
Benny Ayala	Outfielders	12	batting	76	19	2	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Brett Butler	Outfielders	2	batting	591	184	5	.311	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 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.
Joe Carter	Outfielders	30	batting	489	128	15	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 at-bats and 15 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.
Carmen Castillo	Outfielders	8	batting	184	45	11	.245	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	66	21	0	.318	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Otis Nixon	Outfielders	20	batting	162	38	3	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
George Vukovich	Outfielders	24	batting	434	106	8	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Andre Thornton	Outfielders	29	batting	461	109	22	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 at-bats and 22 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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:11:48.889483+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.