1987 Texas Rangers

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 Anderson	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.53	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.
Ed Correa	Pitchers	21,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.00	7.59	Below average (38) — 228 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 7.59 over 70.00 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.
Keith Creel	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.66	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 Guzmán	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.67	Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 208.33 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.
Greg Harris	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.67	4.86	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 140.67 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.
Dwayne Henry	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Charlie Hough	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	285.33	3.79	Average (56) — 34 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 285.33 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 Howe	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.31	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.
Mike Jeffcoat	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	12.86	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.
Paul Kilgus	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.33	4.13	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 89.33 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.
Mike Loynd	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.33	6.10	Below average (44) — 204 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.10 over 69.33 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 Malloy	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	6.55	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.
Mike Mason	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	5.59	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 29.00 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.
Ron Meridith	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.10	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.
Gary Mielke	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Dale Mohorcic	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.99	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 Russell	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.44	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.
Mitch Williams	Pitchers	28	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.
Bobby Witt	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.00	4.91	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 143.00 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.
Geno Petralli	Catchers	12	batting	202	61	7	.302	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Darrell Porter	Catchers	17	batting	130	31	7	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	4	batting	237	53	8	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Mike Stanley	Catchers	5	batting	216	59	6	.273	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Jerry Browne	Infielders	8	batting	454	123	1	.271	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Steve Buechele	Infielders	22	batting	363	86	13	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 at-bats and 13 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.
Scott Fletcher	Infielders	1	batting	588	169	5	.287	—	—	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 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.
Jeff Kunkel	Infielders	20	batting	32	7	1	.219	—	—	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.
Pete O'Brien	Infielders	9	batting	569	163	23	.286	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 at-bats and 23 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.
Tom O'Malley	Infielders	41	batting	117	32	1	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Tom Paciorek	Infielders	44	batting	60	17	3	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Larry Parrish	Infielders	15	batting	557	149	32	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Greg Tabor	Infielders	3	batting	9	1	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.
Curtis Wilkerson	Infielders	19	batting	138	37	2	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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 Brower	Outfielders	33	batting	303	79	14	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Cecil Espy	Outfielders	18	batting	8	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.
Pete Incaviglia	Outfielders	29	batting	509	138	27	.271	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Oddibe McDowell	Outfielders	0	batting	407	98	14	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Dave Meier	Outfielders	51	batting	21	6	0	.286	—	—	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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	3,21	batting	643	169	30	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 643 at-bats and 30 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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:59:05.737386+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.