1989 Chicago White Sox

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
Jeff Bittiger	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	6.52	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.
John Davis	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	4.50	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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.67	3.88	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 99.67 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.
Wayne Edwards	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	3.68	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.
Jack Hardy	Pitchers	27,54	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	6.57	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.
Greg Hibbard	Pitchers	27,52	pitching	—	—	—	—	137.33	3.21	Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 137.33 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.
Shawn Hillegas	Pitchers	45,57	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.67	4.74	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 119.67 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.
Barry Jones	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	2.37	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.37 over 30.33 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.
Eric King	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	159.33	3.39	Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 159.33 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.
Bill Long	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	3.92	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 98.67 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 McCarthy	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.67	3.51	Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 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.
Donn Pall	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	3.31	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 87.00 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.
Ken Patterson	Pitchers	38,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.67	4.52	Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.52 over 65.67 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.
Mélido Pérez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.33	5.01	Below average (44) — 198 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 183.33 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.
Adam Peterson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	15.19	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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	5.06	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 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.
Steve Rosenberg	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.00	4.94	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.94 over 142.00 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.
José Segura	Pitchers	54	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 Thigpen	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	3.76	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 79.00 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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	72	batting	375	110	13	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Ron Karkovice	Catchers	20	batting	182	48	3	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Matt Merullo	Catchers	7	batting	81	18	1	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Scott Fletcher	Infielders	7	batting	232	63	1	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 232 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.
Ozzie Guillén	Infielders	13	batting	597	151	1	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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.
Ron Kittle	Infielders	42	batting	169	51	11	.302	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Steve Lyons	Infielders	12	batting	443	117	2	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Fred Manrique	Infielders	14	batting	187	56	2	.299	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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.
Carlos Martínez	Infielders	24	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.
Russ Morman	Infielders	26	batting	58	13	0	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Billy Jo Robidoux	Infielders	28	batting	39	5	0	.128	—	—	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.
Jeff Schaefer	Infielders	15	batting	10	1	0	.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.
Robin Ventura	Infielders	21	batting	45	8	0	.178	—	—	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.
Greg Walker	Infielders	29	batting	233	49	5	.210	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Eddie Williams	Infielders	25	batting	201	55	3	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Daryl Boston	Outfielders	8	batting	218	55	5	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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.
Iván Calderón	Outfielders	22	batting	622	178	14	.286	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 622 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 Gallagher	Outfielders	17	batting	601	160	1	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 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.
Lance Johnson	Outfielders	1	batting	180	54	0	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.
Dan Pasqua	Outfielders	44	batting	246	61	11	.248	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Sammy Sosa	Outfielders	25	batting	99	27	3	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	333	107	13	.321	—	—	Strong (64) — 8 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	15	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:32:24.545872+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.