1988 California Angels

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1990 California Angels	—	24	20
1989 California Angels	—	22	15
1988 California Angels · Current season	—	25	19
1987 California Angels	—	21	16
1986 California Angels	—	19	19

Same era: other teams in 1988

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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	—	—	—	—	—	5.88	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Terry Clark	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	5.07	Below average (44) — 182 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 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.
Stew Cliburn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.07	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Cook	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Sherman Corbett	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.14	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Dimichele	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck Finley	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	4.17	Average (48) — 136 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 194.33 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.
Willie Fraser	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.67	5.41	Below average (39) — 204 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.41 over 194.67 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 Harvey	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.13	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ray Krawczyk	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.81	Not enough data The 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	—	—	—	—	37.67	3.35	Average (52) — 78 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 37.67 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.
Vance Lovelace	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	Not enough data The 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	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kirk McCaskill	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.33	4.31	Average (47) — 151 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 146.33 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.
Greg Minton	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.85	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rich Monteleone	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	Not enough data The 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	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dan Petry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.67	4.38	Average (47) — 151 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 139.67 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	—	—	—	—	249.67	4.15	Average (48) — 136 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 249.67 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 Boone	Catchers	8	batting	352	104	5	.295	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Doug Davis	Catchers	6	batting	12	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Dorsett	Catchers	48	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	Not enough data The 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	140	31	2	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Butch Wynegar	Catchers	35	batting	55	14	1	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	6	batting	43	9	0	.209	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack Howell	Infielders	16	batting	500	127	16	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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	597	176	13	.295	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 at-bats and 13 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	233	56	2	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Junior Noboa	Infielders	9	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gus Polidor	Infielders	14	batting	81	12	0	.148	—	—	Below average (41) — 434 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Domingo Ramos	Infielders	6	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Johnny Ray	Infielders	3	batting	602	184	6	.306	—	—	Strong (60) — 23 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 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.
Joe Redfield	Infielders	6	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Schofield	Infielders	22	batting	527	126	6	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 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.
Tony Armas	Outfielders	20	batting	368	100	13	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 at-bats and 13 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.
Dante Bichette	Outfielders	11	batting	46	12	0	.261	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Thad Bosley	Outfielders	7	batting	75	21	0	.280	—	—	Average (52) — 164 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Mike Brown	Outfielders	23	batting	50	11	0	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Chili Davis	Outfielders	24	batting	600	161	21	.268	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 at-bats and 21 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	113	32	0	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
George Hendrick	Outfielders	25	batting	127	31	3	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Chico Walker	Outfielders	10	batting	78	12	0	.154	—	—	Below average (42) — 425 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Devon White	Outfielders	30	batting	455	118	11	.259	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Brian Downing	Outfielders	5	batting	484	117	25	.242	—	—	Average (52) — 164 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 at-bats and 25 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, 1988 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:44:17.526934+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.