1981 Atlanta Braves

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

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

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Atlanta Braves franchise archive · Available years: 1953–2025 · 73 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.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1983 Atlanta Braves	88–74	23	17
1982 Atlanta Braves	89–73	22	17
1981 Atlanta Braves · Current season	50–56	25	16
1980 Atlanta Braves	81–80	21	11
1979 Atlanta Braves	66–94	21	17

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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
Jose Alvarez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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 Bedrosian	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.44	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.
Tommy Boggs	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.67	4.10	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 142.67 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.
Larry Bradford	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.71	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.
Rick Camp	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.78	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.
Gene Garber	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.61	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.
Preston Hanna	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.37	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.
Al Hrabosky	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.07	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.
Rick Mahler	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.33	2.80	Average (56) — 23 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 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.
Rick Matula	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.43	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 McWilliams	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.11	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 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.
John Montefusco	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	3.49	Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 77.33 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.
Phil Niekro	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.33	3.10	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.10 over 139.33 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.
Gaylord Perry	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.67	3.94	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 150.67 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.
Bob Walk	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	4.57	Average (47) — 158 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 43.33 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.
Bruce Benedict	Catchers	20	batting	295	78	5	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Bill Nahorodny	Catchers	15	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Larry Owen	Catchers	12	batting	16	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.
Matt Sinatro	Catchers	14	batting	32	9	0	.281	—	—	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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	404	110	8	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 86 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Luis Gómez	Infielders	9	both	35	7	0	.200	—	27.00	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.
Bob Horner	Infielders	5	batting	300	83	15	.277	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Glenn Hubbard	Infielders	17	batting	361	85	6	.235	—	—	Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
Brook Jacoby	Infielders	47	batting	10	2	0	.200	—	—	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.
Biff Pocoroba	Infielders	4	batting	122	22	0	.180	—	—	Below average (41) — 371 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Rafael Ramírez	Infielders	16	batting	307	67	2	.218	—	—	Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 307 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.
Jerry Royster	Infielders	1	batting	93	19	0	.204	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Paul Runge	Infielders	15	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Ken Smith	Infielders	11	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.
Brian Asselstine	Outfielders	30	batting	86	22	2	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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.
Brett Butler	Outfielders	22	batting	126	32	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Albert Hall	Outfielders	31	batting	2	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.
Terry Harper	Outfielders	19	batting	73	19	2	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Rufino Linares	Outfielders	25	batting	253	67	5	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 121 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Mike Lum	Outfielders	28	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Eddie Miller	Outfielders	45	batting	134	31	0	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Dale Murphy	Outfielders	3	batting	369	91	13	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 369 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	18	batting	320	93	5	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Larry Whisenton	Outfielders	28	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Bob Porter	Outfielders	22	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1981 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:59:44.082436+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.