1989 Texas Rangers

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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Darrel AkerfeldsPitchers24pitching—————3.27
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wilson ÁlvarezPitchers43pitching————0.00inf
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brad ArnsbergPitchers28pitching—————4.13
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John BarfieldPitchers27pitching————11.676.17
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kevin BrownPitchers41pitching————191.003.35
Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.35 over 191.00 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.
Cecilio GuantePitchers51pitching—————3.91
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Drew HallPitchers44pitching—————3.70
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Charlie HoughPitchers49pitching————182.004.35
Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 182.00 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.
Mike JeffcoatPitchers30pitching————130.673.58
Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 130.67 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.
Craig McMurtryPitchers38pitching—————7.43
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary MielkePitchers50pitching—————3.26
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jamie MoyerPitchers39pitching————76.004.86
Average (47) — 165 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.86 over 76.00 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.
Kenny RogersPitchers37pitching—————2.93
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff RussellPitchers40pitching—————1.98
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nolan RyanPitchers34pitching————239.333.20
Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.20 over 239.33 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.
Paul WilmetPitchers54pitching—————15.43
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bobby WittPitchers36pitching————194.335.14
Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.14 over 194.33 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.
Chad KreuterCatchers7batting158245.152——
Below average (39) — 443 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Geno PetralliCatchers12batting184564.304——
Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Mike StanleyCatchers5batting122301.246——
Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Jim SundbergCatchers10batting147292.197——
Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Buddy BellInfielders25batting82150.183——
Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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 BuecheleInfielders22batting48611416.235——
Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 at-bats and 16 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 CoolbaughInfielders42batting51142.275——
Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Jack DaughertyInfielders8batting106321.302——
Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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 FletcherInfielders1batting314750.239——
Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Julio FrancoInfielders14batting54817313.316——
Strong (63) — 13 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Jeff KunkelInfielders20both293798.270—21.60
Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 at-bats and 8 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 ManriqueInfielders17batting191552.288——
Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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 PalmeiroInfielders3batting5591548.275——
Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 8 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.
Dean PalmerInfielders16batting1920.105——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Harold BainesOutfielders13batting172493.285——
Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Thad BosleyOutfielders19,32batting4091.225——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cecil EspyOutfielders6batting2751223.257——
Excellent (79) — 1 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Juan GonzálezOutfielders13,19batting6091.150——
Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Pete IncavigliaOutfielders29batting45310721.236——
Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 21 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.
Rick LeachOutfielders9batting239651.272——
Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 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.
Rubén SierraOutfielders21batting63419429.306——
Strong (64) — 8 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 634 at-bats and 29 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 SosaOutfielders17batting84201.238——
Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Jeff StoneOutfielders19batting3660.167——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kevin ReimerOutfielders47batting500.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

Build a lineup

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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Simulated exhibition

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:39:50.993335+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.