1987 California Angels
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 California Angels | — | 22 | 15 |
| 1988 California Angels | — | 25 | 19 |
| 1987 California Angels · Current season | — | 21 | 16 |
| 1986 California Angels | — | 19 | 19 |
| 1985 California Angels | — | 22 | 19 |
Same era: other teams in 1987
- 1987 Atlanta Braves · 69–92
- 1987 Baltimore Orioles · 67–95
- 1987 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1987 Chicago Cubs · 76–85
- 1987 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1987 Cincinnati Reds · 84–78
More teams from 1987
- 1987 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1987 Detroit Tigers · 98–64
- 1987 Houston Astros · 76–86
- 1987 Kansas City Royals · 83–79
- 1987 Los Angeles Dodgers · 73–89
- 1987 Milwaukee Brewers · 91–71
- 1987 Minnesota Twins · —
- 1987 Montreal Expos · —
- 1987 New York Mets · 92–70
- 1987 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 1987 Oakland Athletics · 81–81
- 1987 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1987 Pittsburgh Pirates · 80–82
- 1987 San Diego Padres · 65–97
- 1987 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1987 Seattle Mariners · 78–84
- 1987 St. Louis Cardinals · 95–67
- 1987 Texas Rangers · 75–87
- 1987 Toronto Blue Jays · 96–66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWayne Buice | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.39 | 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 Candelaria | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 116.67 | 4.71 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.71 over 116.67 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 Cook | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.50 | 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. |
| Chuck Finley | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.67 | 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. |
| Willie Fraser | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 176.67 | 3.92 | Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 176.67 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. |
| Miguel García | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 16.20 | 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 Harvey | Pitchers | 34 | 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. |
| Jack Lazorko | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 117.67 | 4.59 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.59 over 117.67 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. |
| Gary Lucas | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.63 | 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. |
| Urbano Lugo | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 9.32 | Below average (40) — 224 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.32 over 28.00 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. |
| Kirk McCaskill | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.67 | 5.67 | Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.67 over 74.67 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 Minton | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.08 | 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. |
| Donnie Moore | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.70 | 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. |
| Jerry Reuss | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 82.33 | 5.25 | Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.25 over 82.33 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. |
| Don Sutton | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 191.67 | 4.70 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 191.67 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 Witt | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 297.00 | 4.01 | Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.01 over 297.00 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. |
| Bob Boone | Catchers | 8 | batting | 389 | 94 | 3 | .242 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 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. |
| Jack Fimple | Catchers | 13,58 | 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. |
| Darrell Miller | Catchers | 32 | batting | 108 | 26 | 4 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Butch Wynegar | Catchers | 35 | batting | 92 | 19 | 0 | .207 | — | — | Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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. |
| Bill Buckner | Infielders | 6 | batting | 183 | 56 | 3 | .306 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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. |
| Doug DeCinces | Infielders | 11 | batting | 453 | 106 | 16 | .234 | — | — | Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 16 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. |
| Wally Joyner | Infielders | 21 | batting | 564 | 161 | 34 | .285 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 34 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. |
| Mark McLemore | Infielders | 28 | batting | 433 | 102 | 3 | .236 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 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. |
| Gus Polidor | Infielders | 14 | batting | 137 | 36 | 2 | .263 | — | — | Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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. |
| Johnny Ray | Infielders | 3 | batting | 127 | 44 | 0 | .346 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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. |
| Dick Schofield | Infielders | 22 | batting | 479 | 120 | 9 | .251 | — | — | Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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. |
| Tony Armas | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 81 | 16 | 3 | .198 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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 Downing | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 567 | 154 | 29 | .272 | — | — | Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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. |
| Jim Eppard | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 9 | 3 | 0 | .333 | — | — | 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. |
| George Hendrick | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 162 | 39 | 5 | .241 | — | — | Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting 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. |
| Jack Howell | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 449 | 110 | 23 | .245 | — | — | Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 at-bats and 23 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. |
| Ruppert Jones | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 192 | 47 | 8 | .245 | — | — | Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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. |
| Gary Pettis | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 394 | 82 | 1 | .208 | — | — | Below average (40) — 424 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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. |
| Mark Ryal | Outfielders | 6,7 | batting | 100 | 20 | 5 | .200 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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. |
| Devon White | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 639 | 168 | 24 | .263 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 639 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. |
| Tack Wilson | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 2 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | 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, 1987 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:53:54.598787+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.