1985 Texas Rangers
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Texas Rangers | 75–87 | 20 | 19 |
| 1986 Texas Rangers | 87–75 | 21 | 16 |
| 1985 Texas Rangers · Current season | 62–99 | 23 | 20 |
| 1984 Texas Rangers | 69–92 | 21 | 14 |
| 1983 Texas Rangers | — | 21 | 16 |
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 Cleveland Indians · —
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Boggs | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.00 | 11.57 | 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. |
| Glen Cook | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.00 | 9.45 | Below average (35) — 231 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.45 over 40.00 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. |
| José Guzmán | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 33.00 | 2.76 | Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.76 over 33.00 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. |
| Greg Harris | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 113.00 | 2.47 | Average (58) — 12 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.47 over 113.00 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. |
| Dwayne Henry | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.00 | 2.57 | Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.57 over 21.00 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. |
| Burt Hooton | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 124.00 | 5.23 | Below average (44) — 201 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.23 over 124.00 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. |
| Charlie Hough | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 250.33 | 3.31 | Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.31 over 250.33 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. |
| Mike Mason | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 179.00 | 4.83 | Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.83 over 179.00 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. |
| Dale Murray | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.00 | 18.00 | 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. |
| Dickie Noles | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 110.33 | 5.06 | Average (46) — 179 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.06 over 110.33 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. |
| Dave Rozema | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 88.00 | 4.19 | Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.19 over 88.00 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. |
| Jeff Russell | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.00 | 7.55 | Below average (38) — 228 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.55 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. |
| Dave Schmidt | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 85.67 | 3.15 | Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.15 over 85.67 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 Sebra | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.33 | 7.52 | Below average (44) — 201 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.52 over 20.33 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. |
| Dave Stewart | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 81.33 | 5.42 | Average (45) — 193 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 over 81.33 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 Surhoff | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.33 | 7.56 | 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. |
| Frank Tanana | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 77.67 | 5.91 | Below average (43) — 209 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.91 over 77.67 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. |
| Chris Welsh | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 76.33 | 4.13 | Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.13 over 76.33 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. |
| Matt Williams | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.00 | 2.42 | Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.42 over 26.00 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. |
| Ricky Wright | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.67 | 4.70 | 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. |
| Glenn Brummer | Catchers | 7 | batting | 108 | 30 | 0 | .278 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Geno Petralli | Catchers | 12 | batting | 100 | 27 | 0 | .270 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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. |
| Luis Pujols | Catchers | 8 | batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | 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. |
| Don Slaught | Catchers | 4 | batting | 343 | 96 | 8 | .280 | — | — | Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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. |
| Buddy Bell | Infielders | 25 | batting | 313 | 74 | 4 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 313 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 Buechele | Infielders | 22 | batting | 219 | 48 | 6 | .219 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 219 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. |
| Toby Harrah | Infielders | 11 | batting | 396 | 107 | 9 | .270 | — | — | Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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. |
| Jeff Kunkel | Infielders | 20 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Pete O'Brien | Infielders | 9 | batting | 573 | 153 | 22 | .267 | — | — | Average (55) — 77 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 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. |
| Bill Stein | Infielders | 1 | batting | 79 | 20 | 1 | .253 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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. |
| Wayne Tolleson | Infielders | 3 | batting | 323 | 101 | 1 | .313 | — | — | Average (58) — 38 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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. |
| Curtis Wilkerson | Infielders | 19 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Nick Capra | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 8 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | 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. |
| Bob Jones | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 134 | 30 | 5 | .224 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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. |
| Oddibe McDowell | Outfielders | 0 | batting | 406 | 97 | 18 | .239 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 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. |
| Larry Parrish | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 346 | 86 | 17 | .249 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 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. |
| Ellis Valentine | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 38 | 8 | 2 | .211 | — | — | 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. |
| Duane Walker | Outfielders | 21,59 | batting | 132 | 23 | 5 | .174 | — | — | Below average (43) — 404 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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. |
| Gary Ward | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 593 | 170 | 15 | .287 | — | — | Average (57) — 50 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 593 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. |
| George Wright | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 363 | 69 | 2 | .190 | — | — | Below average (38) — 434 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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. |
| Alan Bannister | Outfielders | 2,5 | batting | 122 | 32 | 1 | .262 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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. |
| Tom Dunbar | Outfielders | 13 | batting | 104 | 21 | 1 | .202 | — | — | Average (45) — 367 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Cliff Johnson | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 296 | 76 | 12 | .257 | — | — | Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:18:32.981404+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.