1979 Cleveland Indians
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Cleveland Indians | — | 21 | 11 |
| 1980 Cleveland Indians | — | 20 | 12 |
| 1979 Cleveland Indians · Current season | — | 19 | 14 |
| 1978 Cleveland Indians | — | 23 | 14 |
| 1977 Cleveland Indians | — | 19 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1979
- 1979 Atlanta Braves · 66–94
- 1979 Baltimore Orioles · 102–57
- 1979 Boston Red Sox · 91–69
- 1979 California Angels · —
- 1979 Chicago Cubs · 80–82
- 1979 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1979
- 1979 Cincinnati Reds · 90–71
- 1979 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1979 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 1979 Kansas City Royals · 85–77
- 1979 Los Angeles Dodgers · 79–83
- 1979 Milwaukee Brewers · 95–66
- 1979 Minnesota Twins · 82–80
- 1979 Montreal Expos · —
- 1979 New York Mets · 63–99
- 1979 New York Yankees · 89–71
- 1979 Oakland Athletics · 54–108
- 1979 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates · 98–64
- 1979 San Diego Padres · 68–93
- 1979 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1979 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1979 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1979 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1979 Toronto Blue Jays · 53–109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Andersen | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.67 | 7.56 | 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. |
| Len Barker | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 137.33 | 4.92 | Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.92 over 137.33 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. |
| David Clyde | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 5.91 | Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.91 over 45.67 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. |
| Víctor Cruz | Pitchers | 23 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Wayne Garland | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.67 | 5.23 | Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.23 over 94.67 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 Hood | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.00 | 3.68 | Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 22.00 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. |
| Sid Monge | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 131.00 | 2.40 | Strong (62) — 2 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.40 over 131.00 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 Paxton | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 159.67 | 5.92 | Below average (38) — 208 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.92 over 159.67 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. |
| Paul Reuschel | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.33 | 7.94 | Below average (36) — 212 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.94 over 45.33 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. |
| Dan Spillner | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 157.67 | 4.62 | Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.62 over 157.67 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. |
| Rick Waits | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 231.00 | 4.44 | Average (48) — 142 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.44 over 231.00 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. |
| Sandy Wihtol | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.67 | 3.38 | 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. |
| Eric Wilkins | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 69.67 | 4.39 | Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 69.67 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. |
| Rick Wise | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 231.67 | 3.73 | Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.73 over 231.67 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. |
| Gary Alexander | Catchers | 35 | batting | 358 | 82 | 15 | .229 | — | — | Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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. |
| Bo Díaz | Catchers | 16 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ron Hassey | Catchers | 9 | batting | 223 | 64 | 4 | .287 | — | — | Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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. |
| Cliff Johnson | Catchers | 44 | batting | 240 | 65 | 18 | .271 | — | — | Average (56) — 68 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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. |
| Wayne Cage | Infielders | 31 | batting | 56 | 13 | 1 | .232 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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. |
| Ted Cox | Infielders | 22 | batting | 189 | 40 | 4 | .212 | — | — | Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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. |
| Toby Harrah | Infielders | 11 | batting | 527 | 147 | 20 | .279 | — | — | Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Duane Kuiper | Infielders | 18 | batting | 479 | 122 | 0 | .255 | — | — | Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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. |
| Dave Rosello | Infielders | 12 | batting | 107 | 26 | 3 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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. |
| Andre Thornton | Infielders | 29 | batting | 515 | 120 | 26 | .233 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 26 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 Veryzer | Infielders | 21,15 | batting | 449 | 99 | 0 | .220 | — | — | Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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. |
| Dell Alston | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 62 | 18 | 1 | .290 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Bobby Bonds | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 538 | 148 | 25 | .275 | — | — | Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 at-bats and 25 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. |
| Paul Dade | Outfielders | 00 | batting | 170 | 48 | 3 | .282 | — | — | Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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. |
| Mike Hargrove | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 338 | 110 | 10 | .325 | — | — | Strong (61) — 20 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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. |
| Rick Manning | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 560 | 145 | 3 | .259 | — | — | Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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. |
| Jim Norris | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 353 | 87 | 3 | .246 | — | — | Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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. |
| Ron Pruitt | Outfielders | 13 | batting | 166 | 47 | 2 | .283 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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. |
| Horace Speed | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 14 | 2 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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. |
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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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:12:00.807695+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.