1986 Cleveland Indians
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Cleveland Indians | — | 26 | 18 |
| 1987 Cleveland Indians | — | 23 | 21 |
| 1986 Cleveland Indians · Current season | — | 18 | 18 |
| 1985 Cleveland Indians | — | 19 | 19 |
| 1984 Cleveland Indians | 75–87 | 21 | 17 |
Same era: other teams in 1986
- 1986 Atlanta Braves · 72–89
- 1986 Baltimore Orioles · 73–89
- 1986 Boston Red Sox · 95–66
- 1986 California Angels · —
- 1986 Chicago Cubs · 70–90
- 1986 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1986
- 1986 Cincinnati Reds · 86–76
- 1986 Detroit Tigers · 87–75
- 1986 Houston Astros · 96–66
- 1986 Kansas City Royals · 76–86
- 1986 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1986 Milwaukee Brewers · 77–84
- 1986 Minnesota Twins · 71–91
- 1986 Montreal Expos · —
- 1986 New York Mets · 108–54
- 1986 New York Yankees · 90–72
- 1986 Oakland Athletics · 76–86
- 1986 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1986 Pittsburgh Pirates · 64–98
- 1986 San Diego Padres · 74–88
- 1986 San Francisco Giants · 83–79
- 1986 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1986 St. Louis Cardinals · 79–82
- 1986 Texas Rangers · 87–75
- 1986 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bailes | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.67 | 4.95 | Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 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. |
| John Butcher | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.67 | 6.93 | Below average (39) — 244 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.93 over 50.67 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 | — | — | — | — | 57.33 | 4.08 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.08 over 57.33 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 Candiotti | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 252.33 | 3.57 | Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 252.33 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. |
| Jamie Easterly | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 7.64 | 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. |
| Neal Heaton | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.33 | 4.24 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.24 over 74.33 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 Jones | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.00 | 2.50 | 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. |
| Jim Kern | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.33 | 7.90 | Below average (41) — 237 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.90 over 27.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 210.33 | 4.32 | Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 210.33 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. |
| Dickie Noles | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.67 | 5.10 | Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.10 over 54.67 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. |
| Bryan Oelkers | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 69.00 | 4.70 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 69.00 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. |
| Reggie Ritter | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 6.30 | 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. |
| José Román | Pitchers | 34 | 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. |
| Ken Schrom | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.00 | 4.54 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 over 206.00 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 | — | — | — | — | 84.67 | 5.00 | Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.00 over 84.67 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. |
| Greg Swindell | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.67 | 4.23 | Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.23 over 61.67 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. |
| Frank Wills | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.33 | 4.91 | Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 40.33 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 Yett | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 76.67 | 5.15 | Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.15 over 76.67 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. |
| Andy Allanson | Catchers | 6 | batting | 293 | 66 | 1 | .225 | — | — | Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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. |
| Chris Bando | Catchers | 23 | batting | 254 | 68 | 2 | ,268 | — | — | Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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. |
| Jay Bell | Infielders | 16 | batting | 14 | 5 | 1 | .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. |
| Tony Bernazard | Infielders | 4 | batting | 562 | 169 | 17 | .301 | — | — | Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 562 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. |
| Julio Franco | Infielders | 14 | batting | 599 | 183 | 10 | .306 | — | — | Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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. |
| Brook Jacoby | Infielders | 26 | batting | 583 | 168 | 17 | .288 | — | — | Average (58) — 43 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 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. |
| Fran Mullins | Infielders | 22 | batting | 40 | 7 | 0 | .175 | — | — | 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. |
| Dan Rohn | Infielders | 15 | batting | 10 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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 | 473 | 154 | 6 | .326 | — | — | Strong (63) — 9 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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. |
| Andre Thornton | Infielders | 29 | batting | 401 | 92 | 17 | .229 | — | — | Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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. |
| Brett Butler | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 587 | 163 | 4 | .278 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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. |
| Joe Carter | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 663 | 200 | 29 | .302 | — | — | Strong (62) — 12 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 663 at-bats and 29 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 | 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. |
| Dave Clark | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 58 | 16 | 3 | .276 | — | — | Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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. |
| Mel Hall | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 442 | 131 | 18 | .296 | — | — | Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 442 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. |
| Otis Nixon | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 95 | 25 | 0 | .263 | — | — | Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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. |
| Cory Snyder | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 416 | 113 | 24 | .272 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 at-bats and 24 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. |
| Eddie Williams | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 7 | 1 | 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:02:08.862828+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.