1986 Toronto Blue Jays

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	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	4.35	Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 60.00 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	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.00	4.46	Average (48) — 160 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 over 111.00 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.
Luis Aquino	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	6.35	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.
Bill Caudill	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.33	6.19	Below average (44) — 214 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 6.19 over 36.33 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.
John Cerutti	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.33	4.15	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 145.33 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.
Jim Clancy	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.33	3.94	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 219.33 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.
Stan Clarke	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	9.24	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.
Steve Davis	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	17.18	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.
Mark Eichhorn	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.00	1.72	Strong (66) — 1 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 1.72 over 157.00 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 Gordon	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	7.06	Below average (44) — 214 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 7.06 over 21.67 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.
Tom Henke	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	3.35	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 91.33 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.
Joe Johnson	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.00	3.89	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 88.00 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.
Jimmy Key	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	232.00	3.57	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 232.00 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.
Dennis Lamp	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.00	5.05	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.05 over 73.00 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.
Mickey Mahler	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Jeff Musselman	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	10.13	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.
Dave Stieb	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.00	4.74	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 205.00 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.
Duane Ward	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	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 Hearron	Catchers	54	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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.
Buck Martinez	Catchers	13	batting	160	29	2	.181	—	—	Below average (40) — 415 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 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.
Ernie Whitt	Catchers	12	batting	395	106	16	.268	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 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.
Tony Fernández	Infielders	1	batting	687	213	10	.310	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 687 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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	23	batting	83	13	4	.157	—	—	Below average (42) — 392 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Dámaso García	Infielders	7	batting	424	119	6	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Kelly Gruber	Infielders	17	batting	143	28	5	.196	—	—	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 143 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.
Garth Iorg	Infielders	16	batting	327	85	3	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 327 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.
Cliff Johnson	Infielders	44	batting	336	84	15	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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.
Manuel Lee	Infielders	4	batting	78	16	1	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Fred McGriff	Infielders	19	batting	5	1	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.
Rance Mulliniks	Infielders	5	batting	348	90	11	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Willie Upshaw	Infielders	26	batting	573	144	9	.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 573 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.
Jesse Barfield	Outfielders	29	batting	589	170	40	.289	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 40 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 Bell	Outfielders	11	batting	641	198	31	.309	—	—	Strong (64) — 8 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 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.
Rick Leach	Outfielders	9	batting	246	76	5	.309	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Lloyd Moseby	Outfielders	15	batting	589	149	21	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 21 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 Shepherd	Outfielders	21	batting	69	14	2	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.

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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 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:09:14.644655+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.