1987 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
Darrel Akerfelds	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.67	6.75	Below average (41) — 221 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 74.67 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 Armstrong	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	8.68	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.
Scott Bailes	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	4.64	Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 120.33 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.
Ernie Camacho	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	9.22	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.
Tom Candiotti	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.67	4.78	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 201.67 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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.00	5.37	Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.37 over 109.00 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	36,11	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.67	4.55	Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.55 over 31.67 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 Farrell	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.00	3.39	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 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.
Don Gordon	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	4.08	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.08 over 39.67 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.
Mark Huismann	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	5.09	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 35.33 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	—	—	—	—	91.33	3.15	Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 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.
Jeff Kaiser	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	16.20	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.
Phil Niekro	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	5.89	Below average (43) — 215 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 123.67 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.
Reggie Ritter	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	6.08	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.08 over 26.67 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.
Ken Schrom	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.67	6.50	Below average (39) — 226 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.50 over 153.67 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.
Sammy Stewart	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	5.67	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.67 over 27.00 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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.33	5.10	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.10 over 102.33 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 Vande Berg	Pitchers	44,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	5.10	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.10 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.
Frank Wills	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	5.06	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.
Rich Yett	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.67	5.25	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 97.67 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	154	41	3	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Chris Bando	Catchers	23	batting	211	46	5	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	24	batting	141	25	1	.177	—	—	Below average (40) — 424 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Brian Dorsett	Catchers	4	batting	11	3	1	.273	—	—	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.
Jay Bell	Infielders	16	batting	125	27	2	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Tony Bernazard	Infielders	4	batting	293	70	11	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Joe Carter	Infielders	30	batting	588	155	32	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 32 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	495	158	8	.319	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Tommy Hinzo	Infielders	1	batting	257	68	3	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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.
Brook Jacoby	Infielders	26	batting	540	162	32	.300	—	—	Strong (61) — 21 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 32 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.
Junior Noboa	Infielders	17	batting	80	18	0	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Pat Tabler	Infielders	10	batting	553	170	11	.307	—	—	Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
Eddie Williams	Infielders	34	batting	64	11	1	.172	—	—	Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Brett Butler	Outfielders	2	batting	522	154	9	.295	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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.
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	87	18	3	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Doug Frobel	Outfielders	31,38	batting	40	4	2	.100	—	—	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.
Dave Gallagher	Outfielders	15	batting	36	4	0	.111	—	—	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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	485	136	18	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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	17	1	0	.059	—	—	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.
Casey Parsons	Outfielders	15	batting	25	4	1	.160	—	—	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.
Cory Snyder	Outfielders	28	batting	577	136	33	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 33 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	85	10	0	.118	—	—	Below average (37) — 430 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.

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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:52:26.574686+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.