1978 New York Yankees

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1980 New York Yankees	103–59	26	13
1979 New York Yankees	89–71	28	19
1978 New York Yankees · Current season	100–63	24	16
1977 New York Yankees	100–62	23	13
1976 New York Yankees	97–62	26	14

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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
Jim Beattie	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.00	3.73	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 128.00 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.
Ken Clay	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	4.28	Average (48) — 134 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 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.
Ron Davis	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.57	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.
Rawly Eastwick	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.28	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.
Ed Figueroa	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.00	2.99	Average (58) — 23 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.99 over 253.00 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.
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.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	273.67	1.74	Strong (68) — 1 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 1.74 over 273.67 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.
Don Gullett	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	3.63	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 44.67 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.
Ken Holtzman	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	4.08	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.
Catfish Hunter	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	3.58	Average (52) — 82 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 118.00 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.
Bob Kammeyer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.82	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.
Paul Lindblad	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	4.42	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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.47	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.
Larry McCall	Pitchers	40,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	5.63	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 Messersmith	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	5.64	Average (46) — 160 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 22.33 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.
Dave Rajsich	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	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.
Dick Tidrow	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	185.00	3.84	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 185.00 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.
Fran Healy	Catchers	40	batting	1	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.
Mike Heath	Catchers	46	batting	92	21	0	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Cliff Johnson	Catchers	41	batting	174	32	6	.184	—	—	Below average (42) — 410 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	617	183	6	.297	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	625	171	12	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 625 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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	20	batting	379	92	5	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 276 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Brian Doyle	Infielders	25	batting	52	10	0	.192	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Dámaso García	Infielders	23	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	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.
Mickey Klutts	Infielders	24	batting	2	2	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	587	162	27	.276	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Domingo Ramos	Infielders	26	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	499	139	3	.279	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Dennis Sherrill	Infielders	18	batting	1	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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	160	35	1	.219	—	—	Average (45) — 359 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
George Zeber	Infielders	25	batting	6	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.
Paul Blair	Outfielders	2	batting	125	22	2	.176	—	—	Below average (41) — 415 of 432 batters in the available 1978 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.
Reggie Jackson	Outfielders	44	batting	511	140	27	.274	—	—	Average (58) — 49 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 511 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.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	27	batting	65	17	1	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	14	batting	472	148	6	.314	—	—	Strong (62) — 17 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Mickey Rivers	Outfielders	17	batting	559	148	11	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 11 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 Spencer	Outfielders	12	batting	150	34	7	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Gary Thomasson	Outfielders	24	batting	116	32	3	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	346	93	8	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 112 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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.
Dell Alston	Outfielders	27	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:19:30.737535+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.