1989 Pittsburgh Pirates

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
Doug Bair	Pitchers	46	both	5	1	0	0.200	—	2.27	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.
Stan Belinda	Pitchers	60	both	0	0	0	{{sort\|-1\|—}}	—	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.
Doug Drabek	Pitchers	15	both	77	8	0	0.104	—	2.80	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 Dunne	Pitchers	41	both	4	1	0	0.250	—	7.53	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.
Logan Easley	Pitchers	22	both	1	0	0	0.000	—	4.38	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.
Brian Fisher	Pitchers	54	both	5	0	0	0.000	17.00	7.94	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.
Miguel García	Pitchers	27	both	1	1	0	1.000	16.00	8.44	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.
Jim Gott	Pitchers	35	both	0	0	0	{{sort\|-1\|—}}	—	0.00	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.
Neal Heaton	Pitchers	26	both	42	9	0	0.214	—	3.05	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 Kipper	Pitchers	16	both	9	1	0	0.111	83.00	2.93	Average (56) — 39 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 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.
Randy Kramer	Pitchers	28	both	33	5	0	0.152	—	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.
Bill Landrum	Pitchers	43	both	3	0	0	0.000	81.00	1.67	Strong (61) — 5 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 1.67 over 81.00 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.
Morris Madden	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	0.000	14.00	7.07	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 Medvin	Pitchers	55	both	0	0	0	{{sort\|-1\|—}}	—	5.68	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.
Bob Patterson	Pitchers	38	both	3	0	0	0.000	—	4.05	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.
Rick Reed	Pitchers	34	both	13	1	0	0.077	—	5.60	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 Robinson	Pitchers	49	both	35	8	1	0.229	—	4.58	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.
Roger Samuels	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	{{sort\|-1\|—}}	—	9.82	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 Smiley	Pitchers	57	both	65	9	0	0.138	—	2.81	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 Smith	Pitchers	41	both	3	0	0	0.000	24.00	3.75	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.75 over 24.00 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.
Dorn Taylor	Pitchers	52	both	1	0	0	0.000	—	5.06	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 Walk	Pitchers	17	both	70	13	0	0.186	196.00	4.41	Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 196.00 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.
Dann Bilardello	Catchers	22	batting	80	18	2	0.225	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Mike LaValliere	Catchers	12	batting	190	60	2	0.316	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 190 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.
Junior Ortiz	Catchers	0	batting	230	50	1	0.217	—	—	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 230 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 Prince	Catchers	14	batting	52	7	0	0.135	—	—	Below average (42) — 427 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Jay Bell	Infielders	3	batting	271	70	2	0.258	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Rafael Belliard	Infielders	6	batting	154	33	0	0.214	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Bobby Bonilla	Infielders	25	batting	616	173	24	0.281	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 at-bats and 24 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.
Sid Bream	Infielders	5	batting	36	8	0	0.222	—	—	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.
Benny Distefano	Infielders	30	batting	154	38	2	0.247	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Jeff King	Infielders	7	batting	215	42	5	0.195	—	—	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 215 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.
José Lind	Infielders	13	batting	578	134	2	0.232	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Ken Oberkfell	Infielders	14	batting	40	5	0	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.
Rey Quiñones	Infielders	51	batting	225	47	3	0.209	—	—	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 225 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.
Gary Redus	Infielders	2	batting	279	79	6	0.283	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Barry Bonds	Outfielders	24	batting	580	144	19	0.248	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 580 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.
John Cangelosi	Outfielders	44	batting	160	35	0	0.219	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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 Carter	Outfielders	42	batting	16	2	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.
Albert Hall	Outfielders	19	batting	33	6	0	0.182	—	—	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.
Billy Hatcher	Outfielders	29	batting	86	21	1	0.244	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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 Little	Outfielders	38	batting	4	1	0	0.250	—	—	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.
R. J. Reynolds	Outfielders	23	batting	363	98	6	0.270	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Andy Van Slyke	Outfielders	18	batting	476	113	9	0.237	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Glenn Wilson	Outfielders	11	batting	330	93	9	0.282	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 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.

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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 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:37:58.906175+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.