1987 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
John Cerutti	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.33	4.40	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 151.33 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	—	—	—	—	241.33	3.54	Average (58) — 16 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 241.33 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.
Mark Eichhorn	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.17	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 Flanagan	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	2.37	Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 2.37 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.
Don Gordon	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.09	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 Henke	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.49	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 Johnson	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.67	5.13	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 66.67 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.
Jimmy Key	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	261.00	2.76	Strong (63) — 3 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 2.76 over 261.00 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.
Gary Lavelle	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.53	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.
Jeff Musselman	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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	—	—	—	—	12.00	8.25	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 Núñez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.00	5.01	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 97.00 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 Stieb	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.00	4.09	Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 185.00 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	—	—	—	—	—	6.94	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.
David Wells	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.99	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 DeWillis	Catchers	27	batting	25	3	1	.120	—	—	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.
Charlie Moore	Catchers	21	batting	107	23	1	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Greg Myers	Catchers	52	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.
Matt Stark	Catchers	47	batting	12	1	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.
Ernie Whitt	Catchers	12	batting	446	120	19	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 446 at-bats and 19 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	578	186	5	.322	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	23	batting	175	47	14	.269	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Kelly Gruber	Infielders	17	batting	341	80	12	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 at-bats and 12 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	310	65	4	.210	—	—	Below average (42) — 411 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Nelson Liriano	Infielders	2	batting	158	38	2	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Manuel Lee	Infielders	4	batting	121	31	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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	295	73	20	.247	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 at-bats and 20 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.
Rance Mulliniks	Infielders	5	batting	332	103	11	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 332 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.
Mike Sharperson	Infielders	10	batting	96	20	0	.208	—	—	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 96 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.
Willie Upshaw	Infielders	26	batting	512	125	15	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Jesse Barfield	Outfielders	29	batting	590	155	28	.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 590 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.
George Bell	Outfielders	11	batting	610	188	47	.308	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 at-bats and 47 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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	7	batting	81	23	5	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Rob Ducey	Outfielders	40	batting	48	9	1	.188	—	—	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.
Rick Leach	Outfielders	9	batting	195	55	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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.
Lloyd Moseby	Outfielders	15	batting	592	167	26	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 592 at-bats and 26 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.
Lou Thornton	Outfielders	28	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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.
Alexis Infante	Outfielders	14	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:59:29.121329+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.