1983 Pittsburgh Pirates

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1985 Pittsburgh Pirates	57–104	43	18
1984 Pittsburgh Pirates	75–87	37	17
1983 Pittsburgh Pirates · Current season	84–78	38	16
1982 Pittsburgh Pirates	84–78	43	16
1981 Pittsburgh Pirates	—	37	16

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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
Jim Bibby	Pitchers	26	both	18	2	0	0.111	78.00	6.69	Below average (39) — 221 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 6.69 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.
John Candelaria	Pitchers	45	both	65	9	0	0.138	—	3.23	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.
José DeLeón	Pitchers	25	both	34	2	0	0.059	108.00	2.83	Average (57) — 20 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 2.83 over 108.00 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.
Cecilio Guante	Pitchers	47	both	22	2	0	0.091	—	3.32	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	49	both	79	9	0	0.114	238.00	3.25	Average (57) — 20 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 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.
Randy Niemann	Pitchers	46	both	1	0	0	0.000	—	9.22	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.
Bob Owchinko	Pitchers	28	both	0	0	0	—	0.00	inf	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.
Alfonso Pulido	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	—	2.00	9.00	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.
Rick Rhoden	Pitchers	29	both	86	13	0	0.151	—	3.09	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.
Don Robinson	Pitchers	43	both	13	2	1	0.154	—	4.46	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.
Manny Sarmiento	Pitchers	38	both	10	0	0	0.000	—	2.99	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.
Rod Scurry	Pitchers	19	both	5	0	0	0.000	68.00	5.56	Below average (44) — 200 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.56 over 68.00 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.
Kent Tekulve	Pitchers	27	both	8	0	0	0.000	99.00	1.64	Strong (63) — 1 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 1.64 over 99.00 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 Tomlin	Pitchers	34	both	0	0	0	—	4.00	6.75	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.
Lee Tunnell	Pitchers	22	both	58	7	0	0.121	—	3.65	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.
Jim Winn	Pitchers	41,59	both	0	0	0	—	11.00	7.36	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.
Milt May	Catchers	14	batting	12	3	0	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.
Steve Nicosia	Catchers	16	batting	46	6	1	0.130	—	—	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.
Junior Ortiz	Catchers	36	batting	8	1	0	0.125	—	—	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.
Tony Peña	Catchers	6	batting	542	163	15	0.301	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Rafael Belliard	Infielders	37	batting	1	0	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.
Dale Berra	Infielders	4	batting	537	135	10	0.251	—	—	Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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.
Richie Hebner	Infielders	10	batting	162	43	5	0.265	—	—	Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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 Madlock	Infielders	5	batting	473	153	12	0.323	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Jim Morrison	Infielders	2	batting	158	48	6	0.304	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
Johnny Ray	Infielders	3	batting	576	163	5	0.283	—	—	Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 576 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.
Gene Tenace	Infielders	18	batting	62	11	0	0.177	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting 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.
Jason Thompson	Infielders	30	batting	517	134	18	0.259	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Ron Wotus	Infielders	15	batting	3	0	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.
Miguel Diloné	Outfielders	46	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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 Easler	Outfielders	24	batting	381	117	10	0.307	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Doug Frobel	Outfielders	51	batting	60	17	3	0.283	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Brian Harper	Outfielders	12	batting	131	29	7	0.221	—	—	Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 at-bats and 7 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.
Lee Lacy	Outfielders	17	batting	288	87	4	0.302	—	—	Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Lee Mazzilli	Outfielders	11	batting	246	59	5	0.240	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.
Joe Orsulak	Outfielders	16	batting	11	2	0	0.182	—	—	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 Parker	Outfielders	39	batting	552	154	12	0.279	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 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.
Marvell Wynne	Outfielders	36	batting	366	89	7	0.243	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 at-bats and 7 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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:36:07.958635+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.