1989 New York Yankees

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
Greg Cadaret	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	4.58	Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 92.33 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.
John Candelaria	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	5.14	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 over 49.00 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.
Chuck Cary	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.33	3.26	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 99.33 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 Davidson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	34,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	5.57	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 51.67 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.
Dave Eiland	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	5.77	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 over 34.33 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.
Goose Gossage	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.
Lee Guetterman	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.45	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.
Andy Hawkins	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.80	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	5.80	Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 63.67 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 Jones	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	5.25	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 48.00 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 LaPoint	Pitchers	29,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.67	5.62	Below average (42) — 216 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.62 over 113.67 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.
Al Leiter	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	6.08	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 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.
Lance McCullers	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.57	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.
Kevin Mmahat	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	12.91	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	28,54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Scott Nielsen	Pitchers	33,55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Clay Parker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.68	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 120.00 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.
Eric Plunk	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	3.69	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 75.67 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.
Dave Righetti	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Don Schulze	Pitchers	34,51,54	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	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.
Walt Terrell	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	5.20	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.20 over 83.00 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.
Brian Dorsett	Catchers	56	batting	22	8	0	.364	—	—	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.
Bob Geren	Catchers	53	batting	205	59	9	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	18	batting	24	2	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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	11	batting	350	88	5	.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 350 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.
Steve Balboni	Infielders	50	batting	300	71	17	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Mike Blowers	Infielders	13	batting	38	10	0	.263	—	—	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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	12	batting	168	38	4	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Álvaro Espinoza	Infielders	20	batting	503	142	0	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Steve Kiefer	Infielders	26,64	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Don Mattingly	Infielders	23	batting	631	191	23	.303	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Hensley Meulens	Infielders	28,57,58	batting	28	5	0	.179	—	—	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.
Mike Pagliarulo	Infielders	13	batting	223	44	4	.197	—	—	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 223 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.
Ken Phelps	Infielders	21	batting	185	46	7	.249	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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.
Steve Sax	Infielders	6	batting	651	205	5	.310	—	—	Strong (61) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 651 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	2	batting	140	23	1	.164	—	—	Below average (40) — 440 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Randy Velarde	Infielders	18	batting	100	34	2	.340	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Jesse Barfield	Outfielders	28,29	batting	441	106	18	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Bob Brower	Outfielders	33	batting	69	16	2	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	361	94	17	.260	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	235	58	3	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Stan Jefferson	Outfielders	26	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.
Roberto Kelly	Outfielders	39	batting	441	133	9	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Marcus Lawton	Outfielders	24,28	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Hal Morris	Outfielders	21,22,28	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Luis Polonia	Outfielders	22	batting	227	71	2	.313	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Deion Sanders	Outfielders	18,24	batting	47	11	2	.234	—	—	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.
Gary Ward	Outfielders	22	batting	17	5	0	.294	—	—	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:36:50.159815+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.