1986 Atlanta Braves

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
Jim Acker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.00	3.79	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 95.00 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.
Doyle Alexander	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	3.84	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 117.33 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.
Paul Assenmacher	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.50	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.
Jeff Dedmon	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.98	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.
Gene Garber	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.54	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.
Joe Johnson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	4.97	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 87.00 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 Mahler	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	237.67	4.88	Below average (44) — 214 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 237.67 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.
Craig McMurtry	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.67	4.74	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 79.67 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.
Ed Olwine	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.40	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.
David Palmer	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.67	3.65	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 209.67 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 Puleo	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	2.96	Average (53) — 75 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 24.33 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 Shields	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.11	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.
Zane Smith	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.67	4.05	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 204.67 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.
Cliff Speck	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.13	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.
Bruce Sutter	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.34	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.
Duane Ward	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.31	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.
Bruce Benedict	Catchers	20	batting	160	36	0	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Ozzie Virgil	Catchers	9	batting	359	80	15	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	122	38	2	.311	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Bob Horner	Infielders	11	batting	517	141	27	.273	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 at-bats and 27 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.
Glenn Hubbard	Infielders	17	batting	408	94	4	.230	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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.
Brad Komminsk	Infielders	36	batting	5	2	0	.400	—	—	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.
Ken Oberkfell	Infielders	24	batting	503	136	5	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Rafael Ramírez	Infielders	16	batting	496	119	8	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Paul Runge	Infielders	12	batting	8	2	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.
Ted Simmons	Infielders	23	batting	127	32	4	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Andrés Thomas	Infielders	14	batting	323	81	6	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Ken Griffey	Outfielders	22	batting	292	90	12	.308	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 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.
Albert Hall	Outfielders	1	batting	50	12	0	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Terry Harper	Outfielders	19	batting	265	68	8	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Omar Moreno	Outfielders	18	batting	359	84	4	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Darryl Motley	Outfielders	6	batting	10	2	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.
Dale Murphy	Outfielders	3	batting	614	163	29	.265	—	—	Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 at-bats and 29 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.
Gerald Perry	Outfielders	28	batting	70	19	2	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Billy Sample	Outfielders	5,6	batting	200	57	6	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 83 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	15	batting	137	37	5	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.

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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: 1986 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:59:51.228291+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.