1987 Cleveland Indians
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Cleveland Indians franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2021 · 119 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Cleveland Indians | — | 27 | 20 |
| 1988 Cleveland Indians | — | 26 | 18 |
| 1987 Cleveland Indians · Current season | — | 23 | 21 |
| 1986 Cleveland Indians | — | 18 | 18 |
| 1985 Cleveland Indians | — | 19 | 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 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1987
- 1987 Cincinnati Reds · 84–78
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrel Akerfelds | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.67 | 6.75 | Below average (41) — 221 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.75 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. |
| Mike Armstrong | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 18.67 | 8.68 | 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. |
| Scott Bailes | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 120.33 | 4.64 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 120.33 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. |
| Ernie Camacho | Pitchers | 13 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.67 | 9.22 | 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. |
| Tom Candiotti | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 201.67 | 4.78 | Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.78 over 201.67 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. |
| Steve Carlton | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 109.00 | 5.37 | Average (46) — 185 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.37 over 109.00 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 | 36,11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 4.55 | Average (50) — 113 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.55 over 31.67 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 Farrell | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 69.00 | 3.39 | Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.39 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. |
| Don Gordon | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 39.67 | 4.08 | Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.08 over 39.67 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. |
| Mark Huismann | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.33 | 5.09 | Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.09 over 35.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 91.33 | 3.15 | Average (57) — 23 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.15 over 91.33 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. |
| Jeff Kaiser | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 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. |
| Phil Niekro | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 123.67 | 5.89 | Below average (43) — 215 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.89 over 123.67 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. |
| Reggie Ritter | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.67 | 6.08 | Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.08 over 26.67 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. |
| Ken Schrom | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 153.67 | 6.50 | Below average (39) — 226 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.50 over 153.67 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. |
| Sammy Stewart | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.00 | 5.67 | Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.67 over 27.00 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 Swindell | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 102.33 | 5.10 | Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.10 over 102.33 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. |
| Ed Vande Berg | Pitchers | 44,36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 72.33 | 5.10 | Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.10 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. |
| Frank Wills | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | 5.06 | 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. |
| Rich Yett | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 97.67 | 5.25 | Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.25 over 97.67 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 | 154 | 41 | 3 | .266 | — | — | Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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. |
| Chris Bando | Catchers | 23 | batting | 211 | 46 | 5 | .218 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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. |
| Rick Dempsey | Catchers | 24 | batting | 141 | 25 | 1 | .177 | — | — | Below average (40) — 424 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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. |
| Brian Dorsett | Catchers | 4 | batting | 11 | 3 | 1 | .273 | — | — | 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. |
| Jay Bell | Infielders | 16 | batting | 125 | 27 | 2 | .216 | — | — | Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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. |
| Tony Bernazard | Infielders | 4 | batting | 293 | 70 | 11 | .239 | — | — | Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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. |
| Joe Carter | Infielders | 30 | batting | 588 | 155 | 32 | .264 | — | — | Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 32 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 | 495 | 158 | 8 | .319 | — | — | Strong (60) — 26 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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. |
| Tommy Hinzo | Infielders | 1 | batting | 257 | 68 | 3 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 257 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. |
| Brook Jacoby | Infielders | 26 | batting | 540 | 162 | 32 | .300 | — | — | Strong (61) — 21 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 32 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. |
| Junior Noboa | Infielders | 17 | batting | 80 | 18 | 0 | .225 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Pat Tabler | Infielders | 10 | batting | 553 | 170 | 11 | .307 | — | — | Average (59) — 32 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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. |
| Eddie Williams | Infielders | 34 | batting | 64 | 11 | 1 | .172 | — | — | Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
| Brett Butler | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 522 | 154 | 9 | .295 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 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. |
| 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 | 87 | 18 | 3 | .207 | — | — | Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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 Frobel | Outfielders | 31,38 | batting | 40 | 4 | 2 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Dave Gallagher | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 36 | 4 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Mel Hall | Outfielders | 27 | batting | 485 | 136 | 18 | .280 | — | — | Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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 | 17 | 1 | 0 | .059 | — | — | 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. |
| Casey Parsons | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 25 | 4 | 1 | .160 | — | — | 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. |
| Cory Snyder | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 577 | 136 | 33 | .236 | — | — | Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 33 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 | 85 | 10 | 0 | .118 | — | — | Below average (37) — 430 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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. |
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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:52:26.574686+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.