1981 California Angels
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 California Angels | — | 23 | 16 |
| 1982 California Angels | — | 20 | 17 |
| 1981 California Angels · Current season | — | 21 | 16 |
| 1980 California Angels | — | 24 | 17 |
| 1979 California Angels | — | 24 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1981
- 1981 Atlanta Braves · 50–56
- 1981 Baltimore Orioles · —
- 1981 Boston Red Sox · —
- 1981 Chicago Cubs · —
- 1981 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1981 Cincinnati Reds · 66–42
More teams from 1981
- 1981 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1981 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1981 Houston Astros · —
- 1981 Kansas City Royals · 50–53
- 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers · 63–47
- 1981 Milwaukee Brewers · —
- 1981 Minnesota Twins · 41–68
- 1981 Montreal Expos · —
- 1981 New York Mets · 41–62
- 1981 New York Yankees · —
- 1981 Oakland Athletics · 64–45
- 1981 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1981 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1981 San Diego Padres · 41–69
- 1981 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1981 Seattle Mariners · —
- 1981 St. Louis Cardinals · 59–43
- 1981 Texas Rangers · 57–48
- 1981 Toronto Blue Jays · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Aase | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.34 | 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. |
| John D'Acquisto | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 10.71 | 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. |
| Ken Forsch | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 153.00 | 2.88 | Average (56) — 23 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.88 over 153.00 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 Frost | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 47.33 | 5.51 | Below average (43) — 195 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.51 over 47.33 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. |
| Andy Hassler | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.21 | 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. |
| Jesse Jefferson | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 77.00 | 3.62 | Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.62 over 77.00 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. |
| Bruce Kison | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.00 | 3.48 | Average (51) — 88 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.48 over 44.00 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. |
| Mickey Mahler | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| Alfredo Martínez | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Ángel Moreno | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.33 | 2.87 | Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.87 over 31.33 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. |
| Doug Rau | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.33 | 8.71 | 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. |
| Steve Renko | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 102.00 | 3.44 | Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.44 over 102.00 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. |
| Luis Sánchez | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.94 | 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. |
| Bill Travers | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 8.38 | 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. |
| Mike Witt | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 129.00 | 3.28 | Average (53) — 61 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.28 over 129.00 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. |
| Geoff Zahn | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 161.33 | 4.41 | Average (45) — 183 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.41 over 161.33 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 Davis | Catchers | 16 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
| Joe Ferguson | Catchers | 11 | batting | 30 | 7 | 1 | .233 | — | — | 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. |
| Ed Ott | Catchers | 14 | batting | 258 | 56 | 2 | .217 | — | — | Below average (44) — 344 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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. |
| Rick Burleson | Infielders | 7 | batting | 430 | 126 | 5 | .293 | — | — | Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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. |
| Bert Campaneris | Infielders | 19 | batting | 82 | 21 | 1 | .256 | — | — | Average (50) — 183 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
| Rod Carew | Infielders | 29 | batting | 364 | 111 | 2 | .305 | — | — | Average (58) — 36 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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. |
| Bobby Grich | Infielders | 4 | batting | 352 | 107 | 22* | .304 | — | — | Average (59) — 19 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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. |
| John Harris | Infielders | 13 | batting | 77 | 19 | 3 | .247 | — | — | Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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. |
| Butch Hobson | Infielders | 10 | batting | 268 | 63 | 4 | .235 | — | — | Average (47) — 270 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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. |
| Steve Lubratich | Infielders | 23 | batting | 21 | 3 | 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. |
| Freddie Patek | Infielders | 2 | batting | 47 | 11 | 0 | .234 | — | — | 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. |
| Daryl Sconiers | Infielders | 6 | batting | 52 | 14 | 1 | .269 | — | — | Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 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. |
| Juan Beníquez | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 166 | 30 | 3 | .181 | — | — | Below average (41) — 371 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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. |
| Tom Brunansky | Outfielders | 3,30 | batting | 33 | 5 | 3 | .152 | — | — | 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. |
| Bobby Clark | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 88 | 22 | 4 | .250 | — | — | Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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. |
| Brian Downing | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 317 | 79 | 9 | .249 | — | — | Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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. |
| Dan Ford | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 375 | 104 | 15 | .277 | — | — | Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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. |
| Larry Harlow | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 82 | 17 | 0 | .207 | — | — | Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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. |
| Brian Harper | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 11 | 3 | 0 | .273 | — | — | 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. |
| Fred Lynn | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 256 | 56 | 5 | .219 | — | — | Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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. |
| Don Baylor | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 377 | 90 | 17 | .239 | — | — | Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 at-bats and 17 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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:01:47.296520+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.