1978 Texas Rangers

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Texas Rangers franchise archive · Available years: 1972–2025 · 54 seasons.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1980 Texas Rangers	76–85	21	20
1979 Texas Rangers	83–79	23	16
1978 Texas Rangers · Current season	87–75	24	13
1977 Texas Rangers	94–68	24	18
1976 Texas Rangers	76–86	20	16

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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	—	—	—	—	191.00	3.86	Average (50) — 101 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Len Barker	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.82	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.
Reggie Cleveland	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.09	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.
Steve Comer	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	2.30	Strong (60) — 11 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 117.33 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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	4.15	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	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.
Ferguson Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	249.00	3.04	Average (57) — 29 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 over 249.00 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.
Paul Lindblad	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.63	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.
Jon Matlack	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	270.00	2.27	Strong (64) — 2 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 2.27 over 270.00 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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.00	3.74	Average (51) — 93 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 171.00 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.
Paul Mirabella	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	5.79	Average (45) — 167 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 over 28.00 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.
Roger Moret	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	4.91	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.
Jim Umbarger	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.67	4.88	Below average (44) — 174 of 205 pitchers in the available 1978 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 97.67 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.
John Ellis	Catchers	9	batting	94	23	3	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Greg Mahlberg	Catchers	43	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.
Jim Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	518	144	6	.278	—	—	Average (55) — 97 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Kurt Bevacqua	Infielders	13	batting	248	55	6	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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.
Bert Campaneris	Infielders	19	batting	269	50	1	.186	—	—	Below average (38) — 426 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 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.
Mike Hargrove	Infielders	21	batting	494	124	7	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 242 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Toby Harrah	Infielders	11	batting	450	103	12	.229	—	—	Average (46) — 331 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	35	batting	97	19	1	.196	—	—	Below average (44) — 387 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
John Lowenstein	Infielders	34	batting	176	39	5	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 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 Mason	Infielders	3	batting	105	20	0	.190	—	—	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 105 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.
Nelson Norman	Infielders	4	batting	34	9	0	.265	—	—	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.
Pat Putnam	Infielders	18	batting	46	7	1	.152	—	—	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.
La Rue Washington	Infielders	15	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.
Bump Wills	Infielders	1	batting	539	135	9	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	12	batting	473	123	11	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 159 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Bobby Bonds	Outfielders	24	batting	475	126	29	.265	—	—	Average (57) — 68 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	6	batting	33	13	1	.394	—	—	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.
Al Oliver	Outfielders	0	batting	525	170	14	.324	—	—	Strong (66) — 3 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 525 at-bats and 14 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.
Billy Sample	Outfielders	7	batting	15	7	0	.467	—	—	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.
Bobby Thompson	Outfielders	20	batting	120	27	2	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 303 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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	42	7	0	.167	—	—	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.
Richie Zisk	Outfielders	22	batting	511	134	22	.262	—	—	Average (55) — 97 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 22 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	23	batting	50	12	2	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1978 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.

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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: 1978 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1978 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:21:09.836790+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.