1979 Texas Rangers

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1981 Texas Rangers	57–48	22	15
1980 Texas Rangers	76–85	21	20
1979 Texas Rangers · Current season	83–79	23	16
1978 Texas Rangers	87–75	24	13
1977 Texas Rangers	94–68	24	18

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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	—	—	—	—	113.33	4.45	Average (48) — 142 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 over 113.33 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.
Brian Allard	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	4.32	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 33.33 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.
Bob Babcock	Pitchers	17,20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.12	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	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	242.33	3.68	Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 242.33 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	—	—	—	—	78.00	4.04	Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 78.00 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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	5.98	Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.98 over 46.67 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.
Ed Farmer	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.00	4.36	Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 33.00 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.
Jerry Don Gleaton	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	6.52	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.
Fergie Jenkins	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	259.00	4.07	Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 259.00 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 Henry Johnson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.33	4.92	Average (46) — 158 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 82.33 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.
Jim Kern	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.57	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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.13	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	—	—	—	—	85.00	4.13	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 85.00 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.
Larry McCall	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	2.16	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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.00	4.17	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 149.00 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.
Dave Rajsich	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Greg Mahlberg	Catchers	30	batting	17	2	1	.118	—	—	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 Roberts	Catchers	14	batting	84	22	3	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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 Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	495	136	5	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Buddy Bell	Infielders	25	batting	670	200	18	.299	—	—	Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 670 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.
Larvell Blanks	Infielders	3	batting	120	24	1	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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 Chalk	Infielders	12	batting	8	2	0	.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.
Gary Holle	Infielders	24	batting	6	1	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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	35	batting	157	35	6	.223	—	—	Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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.
Willie Montañez	Infielders	24	batting	144	46	8	.319	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Nelson Norman	Infielders	4	batting	343	76	0	.222	—	—	Below average (42) — 396 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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.
Pat Putnam	Infielders	18	batting	426	118	18	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Eric Soderholm	Infielders	12	batting	147	40	4	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Bump Wills	Infielders	1	batting	543	148	5	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 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.
Johnny Grubb	Outfielders	6	batting	289	79	10	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Al Oliver	Outfielders	0	batting	492	159	12	.323	—	—	Strong (62) — 12 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 492 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.
Mickey Rivers	Outfielders	17	batting	247	74	6	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Billy Sample	Outfielders	5	batting	325	95	5	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
La Rue Washington	Outfielders	15	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Richie Zisk	Outfielders	22	batting	503	132	18	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
John Ellis	Outfielders	9	batting	316	90	12	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	7	batting	161	54	8	.335	—	—	Strong (61) — 20 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Gary Gray	Outfielders	23	batting	42	10	0	.238	—	—	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, 1979 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:15:44.735858+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.