1986 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
Scott Bailes	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.67	4.95	Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 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.
John Butcher	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.67	6.93	Below average (39) — 244 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 6.93 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.
Ernie Camacho	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.33	4.08	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 57.33 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 Candiotti	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.33	3.57	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 252.33 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.
Jamie Easterly	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	7.64	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.
Neal Heaton	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.24	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 74.33 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.
Doug Jones	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Jim Kern	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	7.90	Below average (41) — 237 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 7.90 over 27.33 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.
Phil Niekro	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	210.33	4.32	Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 210.33 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.
Dickie Noles	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	5.10	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.10 over 54.67 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.
Bryan Oelkers	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.00	4.70	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 69.00 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.
Reggie Ritter	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	6.30	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.
José Román	Pitchers	34	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.
Ken Schrom	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.00	4.54	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 206.00 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	—	—	—	—	84.67	5.00	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.00 over 84.67 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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.23	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 61.67 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.
Frank Wills	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	4.91	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 40.33 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 Yett	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	5.15	Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 76.67 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.
Andy Allanson	Catchers	6	batting	293	66	1	.225	—	—	Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Chris Bando	Catchers	23	batting	254	68	2	,268	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Jay Bell	Infielders	16	batting	14	5	1	.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.
Tony Bernazard	Infielders	4	batting	562	169	17	.301	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 at-bats and 17 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	599	183	10	.306	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Brook Jacoby	Infielders	26	batting	583	168	17	.288	—	—	Average (58) — 43 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 at-bats and 17 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.
Fran Mullins	Infielders	22	batting	40	7	0	.175	—	—	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.
Dan Rohn	Infielders	15	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.
Pat Tabler	Infielders	10	batting	473	154	6	.326	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Andre Thornton	Infielders	29	batting	401	92	17	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 at-bats and 17 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	587	163	4	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Joe Carter	Outfielders	30	batting	663	200	29	.302	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 663 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.
Carmen Castillo	Outfielders	8	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.
Dave Clark	Outfielders	12	batting	58	16	3	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	442	131	18	.296	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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.
Otis Nixon	Outfielders	20	batting	95	25	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Cory Snyder	Outfielders	28	batting	416	113	24	.272	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 at-bats and 24 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.
Eddie Williams	Outfielders	24	batting	7	1	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.

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

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:02:08.862828+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.