1980 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1982 Chicago White Sox—2316
1981 Chicago White Sox—2014
1980 Chicago White Sox · Current season—2514
1979 Chicago White Sox—2322
1978 Chicago White Sox—2915

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Francisco BarriosPitchers46pitching————16.334.96
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.
Ross BaumgartenPitchers30pitching————136.003.44
Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.44 over 136.00 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.
Britt BurnsPitchers40pitching————238.002.84
Average (59) — 10 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.84 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.
Nardi ContrerasPitchers29pitching————13.675.93
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.
Richard DotsonPitchers49pitching————198.004.27
Average (49) — 141 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.27 over 198.00 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.
Ed FarmerPitchers22pitching————99.673.34
Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.34 over 99.67 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.
Guy HoffmanPitchers36pitching————37.672.63
Average (54) — 51 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.63 over 37.67 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.
LaMarr HoytPitchers31,50pitching————112.334.57
Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 112.33 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.
Ken KravecPitchers27pitching————81.676.94
Below average (38) — 222 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.94 over 81.67 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.
Mike ProlyPitchers24pitching————146.673.07
Average (56) — 25 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.07 over 146.67 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.
Dewey RobinsonPitchers35pitching————35.003.09
Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.09 over 35.00 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.
Randy ScarberyPitchers26pitching————28.674.08
Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.08 over 28.67 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.
Steve TroutPitchers33pitching————199.673.70
Average (53) — 62 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 199.67 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.
Rich WorthamPitchers28pitching————92.005.97
Below average (41) — 216 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.97 over 92.00 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.
Glenn BorgmannCatchers38batting87192.218——
Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Marv FoleyCatchers17batting137294.212——
Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Bruce KimmCatchers16batting251611.243——
Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Ricky SeilheimerCatchers6batting52111.212——
Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Kevin BellInfielders8batting191341.178——
Below average (38) — 435 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Harry ChappasInfielders13batting5080.160——
Below average (44) — 392 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Todd CruzInfielders21batting293682.232——
Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Lamar JohnsonInfielders23batting54115013.277——
Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 at-bats and 13 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.
Randy JohnsonInfielders7batting2040.200——
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.
Junior MooreInfielders34batting121311.256——
Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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.
Jim MorrisonInfielders12batting60417115.283——
Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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.
Fran MullinsInfielders26batting62120.194——
Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Greg PryorInfielders11batting338811.240——
Average (45) — 362 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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 SquiresInfielders25batting343972.283——
Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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.
Harold BainesOutfielders3batting49112513.255——
Average (50) — 209 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 at-bats and 13 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.
Alan BannisterOutfielders7batting130250.192——
Below average (42) — 419 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Thad BosleyOutfielders32batting147332.224——
Average (46) — 335 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Rusty KuntzOutfielders47batting62140.226——
Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Chet LemonOutfielders44batting51415011.292——
Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Bob MolinaroOutfielders9,5batting3441005.291——
Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Wayne NordhagenOutfielders20batting41511515.277——
Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Ron PruittOutfielders18batting70212.300——
Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Leo SutherlandOutfielders48batting89230.258——
Average (49) — 236 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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.
Claudell WashingtonOutfielders18batting90261.289——
Average (52) — 163 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Minnie MiñosoOutfielders9batting200.000——
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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:06:03.587129+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.