1977 Texas Rangers

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1979 Texas Rangers	83–79	23	16
1978 Texas Rangers	87–75	24	13
1977 Texas Rangers · Current season	94–68	24	18
1976 Texas Rangers	76–86	20	16
1975 Texas Rangers	79–83	22	17

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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
Doyle Alexander	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	237.00	3.65	Average (55) — 54 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 237.00 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 Bacsik	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	19.29	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.
Len Barker	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.33	2.66	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.66 over 47.33 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.
Bert Blyleven	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	234.67	2.72	Strong (62) — 6 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 234.67 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.
Tommy Boggs	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	5.93	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 27.33 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.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.33	4.24	Average (51) — 101 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 108.33 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.
Bobby Cuellar	Pitchers	24,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.35	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.
Adrian Devine	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.58	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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.33	2.90	Strong (60) — 13 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 167.33 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.
Steve Hargan	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.76	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.
Darold Knowles	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.22	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.
Paul Lindblad	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.20	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 Marshall	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	4.04	Average (51) — 101 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 35.67 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.
Roger Moret	Pitchers	29,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	3.73	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 72.33 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.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.00	3.37	Average (57) — 27 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 238.00 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.
John Poloni	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	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.
Jim Umbarger	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	5.54	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 Wallace	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.56	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 Ellis	Catchers	9	batting	119	28	4	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Bill Fahey	Catchers	14	batting	68	15	0	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Jim Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	453	132	6	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 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.
Sandy Alomar Sr.	Infielders	2	batting	83	22	1	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Bert Campaneris	Infielders	19	batting	552	140	5	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Jim Fregosi	Infielders	17	batting	28	7	1	.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.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	525	160	18	.305	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	539	142	27	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 27 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 Mason	Infielders	3	batting	55	12	1	.218	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Pat Putnam	Infielders	18	batting	26	8	0	.308	—	—	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.
Bump Wills	Infielders	1	batting	541	155	9	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Lew Beasley	Outfielders	7	batting	32	7	0	.219	—	—	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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	12	batting	424	114	10	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 at-bats and 10 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.
Kurt Bevacqua	Outfielders	13	batting	96	32	5	.333	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Gary Gray	Outfielders	24	batting	2	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.
Tom Grieve	Outfielders	6	batting	236	53	7	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Ken Henderson	Outfielders	20	batting	244	63	5	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Willie Horton	Outfielders	23	batting	519	150	15	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Roy Howell	Outfielders	13	batting	17	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.
Ed Kirkpatrick	Outfielders	18	batting	48	9	0	.188	—	—	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 May	Outfielders	16	batting	340	82	7	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 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.
Eddie Miller	Outfielders	30	batting	6	2	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.
Keith Smith	Outfielders	26	batting	67	16	2	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	15	batting	521	148	12	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:26:36.684856+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.