1985 Cleveland Indians
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Cleveland Indians | — | 23 | 21 |
| 1986 Cleveland Indians | — | 18 | 18 |
| 1985 Cleveland Indians · Current season | — | 19 | 19 |
| 1984 Cleveland Indians | 75–87 | 21 | 17 |
| 1983 Cleveland Indians | — | 23 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1985
- 1985 Atlanta Braves · 66–96
- 1985 Baltimore Orioles · 83–78
- 1985 Boston Red Sox · 81–81
- 1985 California Angels · —
- 1985 Chicago Cubs · 77–84
- 1985 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1985
- 1985 Cincinnati Reds · 89–72
- 1985 Detroit Tigers · 84–77
- 1985 Houston Astros · 83–79
- 1985 Kansas City Royals · 91–71
- 1985 Los Angeles Dodgers · 95–67
- 1985 Milwaukee Brewers · 71–90
- 1985 Minnesota Twins · 77–85
- 1985 Montreal Expos · —
- 1985 New York Mets · 98–64
- 1985 New York Yankees · 97–64
- 1985 Oakland Athletics · 77–85
- 1985 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1985 Pittsburgh Pirates · 57–104
- 1985 San Diego Padres · 83–79
- 1985 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1985 Seattle Mariners · 74–88
- 1985 St. Louis Cardinals · 101–61
- 1985 Texas Rangers · 62–99
- 1985 Toronto Blue Jays · 99–62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Barkley | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.00 | 5.27 | Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 41.00 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. |
| Rick Behenna | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 19.67 | 7.78 | 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. |
| Bert Blyleven | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 179.67 | 3.26 | Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.26 over 179.67 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. |
| Ernie Camacho | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 8.10 | 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. |
| Bryan Clark | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.67 | 6.32 | Below average (42) — 216 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.32 over 62.67 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. |
| Keith Creel | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.00 | 4.79 | Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.79 over 62.00 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. |
| Jamie Easterly | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.67 | 3.92 | Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 98.67 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. |
| Neal Heaton | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 207.67 | 4.90 | Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.90 over 207.67 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 Jeffcoat | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 2.79 | 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. |
| Jerry Reed | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.33 | 4.11 | Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 72.33 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. |
| José Román | Pitchers | 31 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ramón Romero | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.33 | 6.58 | Below average (41) — 220 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.58 over 64.33 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. |
| Vern Ruhle | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 125.00 | 4.32 | Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 125.00 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. |
| Don Schulze | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.33 | 6.01 | Below average (42) — 216 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.01 over 94.33 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. |
| Roy Smith | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.33 | 5.34 | Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.34 over 62.33 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. |
| Rich Thompson | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 80.00 | 6.30 | Below average (41) — 220 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.30 over 80.00 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 Von Ohlen | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 43.33 | 2.91 | Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.91 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. |
| Tom Waddell | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.67 | 4.87 | Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.87 over 112.67 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. |
| Curt Wardle | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.00 | 6.68 | Below average (40) — 226 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.68 over 66.00 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. |
| Chris Bando | Catchers | 23 | batting | 173 | 24 | 0 | .139 | — | — | Below average (34) — 435 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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. |
| Butch Benton | Catchers | 9 | batting | 67 | 12 | 0 | .179 | — | — | Below average (44) — 384 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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. |
| Jerry Willard | Catchers | 16 | batting | 300 | 81 | 7 | .270 | — | — | Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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. |
| Tony Bernazard | Infielders | 4 | batting | 500 | 137 | 11 | .274 | — | — | Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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. |
| Mike Fischlin | Infielders | 22 | batting | 60 | 12 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Julio Franco | Infielders | 14 | batting | 636 | 183 | 6 | .288 | — | — | Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 636 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. |
| Mike Hargrove | Infielders | 21 | batting | 284 | 81 | 1 | .285 | — | — | Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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. |
| Brook Jacoby | Infielders | 26 | batting | 606 | 166 | 20 | .274 | — | — | Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Johnnie LeMaster | Infielders | 11 | batting | 20 | 3 | 0 | .150 | — | — | 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. |
| Pat Tabler | Infielders | 10 | batting | 404 | 111 | 5 | .275 | — | — | Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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. |
| Jim Wilson | Infielders | 58 | batting | 14 | 5 | 0 | .357 | — | — | 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. |
| Benny Ayala | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 76 | 19 | 2 | .250 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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 | 2 | batting | 591 | 184 | 5 | .311 | — | — | Strong (60) — 22 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 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 Carter | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 489 | 128 | 15 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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. |
| Carmen Castillo | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 184 | 45 | 11 | .245 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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. |
| Mel Hall | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 66 | 21 | 0 | .318 | — | — | Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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. |
| Otis Nixon | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 162 | 38 | 3 | .235 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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. |
| George Vukovich | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 434 | 106 | 8 | .244 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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. |
| Andre Thornton | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 461 | 109 | 22 | .236 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:11:48.889483+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.