1989 Cincinnati Reds

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
Jack Armstrong	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	4.64	Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 42.67 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.
Tim Birtsas	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.75	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 Browning	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.67	3.39	Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 249.67 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.
Norm Charlton	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.93	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.
Rob Dibble	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.09	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.
John Franco	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.12	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 Griffin	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	12.46	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.
Danny Jackson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.67	5.60	Below average (42) — 216 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 over 115.67 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.
Tim Leary	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.
Rick Mahler	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	220.67	3.83	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 220.67 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.
José Rijo	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.00	2.84	Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.84 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.
Ron Robinson	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.33	3.35	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 83.33 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.
Rosario Rodríguez	Pitchers	56	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.
Mike Roesler	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.96	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.
Bob Sebra	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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.
Kent Tekulve	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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.
Bo Díaz	Catchers	6	batting	132	27	1	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Terry McGriff	Catchers	8	batting	11	3	0	.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.
Joe Oliver	Catchers	9	batting	151	41	3	.272	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Jeff Reed	Catchers	34	batting	287	64	3	.223	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Todd Benzinger	Infielders	25	batting	628	154	17	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 at-bats and 17 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.
Marty Brown	Infielders	51	batting	30	5	0	.167	—	—	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.
Mariano Duncan	Infielders	7	batting	174	43	3	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Lenny Harris	Infielders	7	batting	188	42	2	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Barry Larkin	Infielders	11	batting	325	111	4	.342	—	—	Strong (64) — 8 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Scotti Madison	Infielders	28	batting	98	17	1	.173	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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 Oester	Infielders	16	batting	305	75	1	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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.
Luis Quiñones	Infielders	10	batting	340	83	12	.244	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Jeff Richardson	Infielders	15	batting	125	21	2	.168	—	—	Below average (41) — 436 of 447 batters in the available 1989 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.
Chris Sabo	Infielders	17	batting	304	79	6	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.
Manny Trillo	Infielders	9	batting	39	8	0	.205	—	—	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 Collins	Outfielders	22	batting	106	25	0	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Kal Daniels	Outfielders	28	batting	133	29	2	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Eric Davis	Outfielders	44	batting	462	130	34	.281	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 at-bats and 34 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.
Ken Griffey	Outfielders	30	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.
Paul O'Neill	Outfielders	21	batting	428	118	15	.276	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 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.
Rolando Roomes	Outfielders	36	batting	315	83	7	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Van Snyder	Outfielders	26	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.
Herm Winningham	Outfielders	29	batting	251	63	3	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Joel Youngblood	Outfielders	12	batting	118	25	3	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Skeeter Barnes	Outfielders	15	batting	3	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.

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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 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:32:46.430771+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.