1987 Chicago White Sox
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Chicago White Sox | — | 23 | 19 |
| 1988 Chicago White Sox | — | 23 | 21 |
| 1987 Chicago White Sox · Current season | — | 18 | 18 |
| 1986 Chicago White Sox | — | 30 | 18 |
| 1985 Chicago White Sox | — | 25 | 19 |
Same era: other teams in 1987
- 1987 Atlanta Braves · 69–92
- 1987 Baltimore Orioles · 67–95
- 1987 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1987 California Angels · —
- 1987 Chicago Cubs · 76–85
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Allen | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 49.67 | 7.07 | Below average (42) — 216 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.07 over 49.67 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. |
| Floyd Bannister | Pitchers | 19,24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 228.67 | 3.58 | Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 228.67 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. |
| Ralph Citarella | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.00 | 7.36 | 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 | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.67 | 2.41 | 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. |
| Joel Davis | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.00 | 5.73 | Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.73 over 55.00 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 DeLeón | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.00 | 4.02 | Average (54) — 63 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.02 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. |
| Richard Dotson | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.33 | 4.17 | Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.17 over 211.33 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. |
| Bob James | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.00 | 4.67 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.67 over 54.00 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 LaPoint | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 82.67 | 2.94 | Average (58) — 16 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.94 over 82.67 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. |
| Bill Long | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.00 | 4.37 | Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.37 over 169.00 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. |
| Jack McDowell | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 1.93 | Average (56) — 34 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.93 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. |
| Joel McKeon | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 21.00 | 9.43 | Below average (42) — 216 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.43 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. |
| Scott Nielsen | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.33 | 6.24 | Below average (44) — 204 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.24 over 66.33 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. |
| John Pawlowski | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.67 | 4.91 | 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. |
| Adam Peterson | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.00 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Ray Searage | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.67 | 4.20 | Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 55.67 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. |
| Bobby Thigpen | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 89.00 | 2.73 | Average (59) — 12 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.73 over 89.00 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. |
| Jim Winn | Pitchers | 40,45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 94.00 | 4.79 | Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.79 over 94.00 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. |
| Carlton Fisk | Catchers | 72 | batting | 454 | 116 | 23 | .256 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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. |
| Ron Hassey | Catchers | 25 | batting | 145 | 31 | 3 | .214 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| Ron Karkovice | Catchers | 5 | batting | 85 | 6 | 2 | .071 | — | — | Below average (35) — 432 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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. |
| Bill Lindsey | Catchers | 20 | batting | 16 | 3 | 0 | .188 | — | — | 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. |
| Ozzie Guillén | Infielders | 13 | batting | 560 | 156 | 2 | .279 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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. |
| Donnie Hill | Infielders | 15 | batting | 410 | 98 | 9 | .239 | — | — | Average (47) — 313 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 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. |
| Tim Hulett | Infielders | 32 | batting | 240 | 52 | 7 | .217 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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. |
| Pat Keedy | Infielders | 44 | batting | 41 | 7 | 2 | .171 | — | — | 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. |
| Steve Lyons | Infielders | 12 | batting | 193 | 54 | 1 | .280 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 193 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. |
| Fred Manrique | Infielders | 10 | batting | 298 | 77 | 4 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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. |
| Jerry Royster | Infielders | 1 | batting | 154 | 37 | 7 | .240 | — | — | Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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. |
| Greg Walker | Infielders | 29 | batting | 566 | 145 | 27 | .256 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 27 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. |
| Harold Baines | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 505 | 148 | 20 | .293 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 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. |
| Daryl Boston | Outfielders | 8 | batting | 337 | 87 | 10 | .258 | — | — | Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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. |
| Iván Calderón | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 542 | 159 | 28 | .293 | — | — | Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 28 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 Hairston | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 126 | 29 | 5 | .230 | — | — | Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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 Redus | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 475 | 112 | 12 | .236 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 475 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. |
| Kenny Williams | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 391 | 110 | 11 | .281 | — | — | Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:51:42.147765+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.