1986 New York Yankees

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
Mike Armstrong	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	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.
Brad Arnsberg	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	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.
Doug Drabek	Pitchers	34,62	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.67	4.10	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 131.67 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.
Brian Fisher	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.67	4.93	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 96.67 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.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	3.98	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 192.33 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.
Al Holland	Pitchers	36,56	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.67	5.09	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 40.67 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	2.93	Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 70.67 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 Montefusco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.19	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 Niekro	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.67	4.87	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 125.67 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.
Scott Nielsen	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	4.02	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 56.00 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.
Alfonso Pulido	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	4.70	Average (48) — 160 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 30.67 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.
Dennis Rasmussen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.00	3.88	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 202.00 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 Righetti	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	2.45	Strong (60) — 7 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 106.67 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.
Rod Scurry	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	3.66	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 39.33 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.
Bob Shirley	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.33	5.04	Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 105.33 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.
Tim Stoddard	Pitchers	33,43	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	3.83	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 49.33 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.
Bob Tewksbury	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.33	3.31	Average (55) — 53 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 130.33 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.
Ed Whitson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	7.54	Below average (40) — 239 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 7.54 over 37.00 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.
Juan Espino	Catchers	58	batting	37	6	0	.162	—	—	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.
Ron Hassey	Catchers	12	batting	191	57	6	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Joel Skinner	Catchers	12	batting	166	43	1	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Butch Wynegar	Catchers	27	batting	194	40	7	.206	—	—	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 194 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.
Dale Berra	Infielders	2	batting	108	25	2	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Iván DeJesús	Infielders	26	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.
Mike Fischlin	Infielders	22	batting	102	21	0	.206	—	—	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 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.
Leo Hernández	Infielders	38	batting	22	5	1	.227	—	—	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.
Bryan Little	Infielders	26	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	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.
Don Mattingly	Infielders	23	batting	677	238	31	.352	—	—	Strong (73) — 1 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 677 at-bats and 31 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 Meacham	Infielders	20	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.
Mike Pagliarulo	Infielders	13	batting	504	120	28	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	492	136	5	. 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 492 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	2	batting	215	61	0	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Paul Zuvella	Infielders	26	batting	48	4	0	.083	—	—	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.
Henry Cotto	Outfielders	46	batting	80	17	1	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Mike Easler	Outfielders	17	batting	490	148	14	.302	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Ken Griffey	Outfielders	33	batting	198	60	9	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	608	160	28	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 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.
Ron Kittle	Outfielders	33	batting	80	19	4	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Phil Lombardi	Outfielders	50	batting	36	10	2	.278	—	—	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 Pasqua	Outfielders	21	batting	280	82	16	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Gary Roenicke	Outfielders	11	batting	136	36	3	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	18	batting	135	32	6	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Dave Winfield	Outfielders	31	batting	565	148	24	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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.

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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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:05:51.396394+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.