1988 Texas Rangers

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1990 Texas Rangers	83–79	22	18
1989 Texas Rangers	83–79	24	18
1988 Texas Rangers · Current season	70–91	21	21
1987 Texas Rangers	75–87	20	19
1986 Texas Rangers	87–75	21	16

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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
Kevin Brown	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	4.24	Average (49) — 125 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 23.33 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.
José Cecena	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.71	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.
Tony Fossas	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.76	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.
Cecilio Guante	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.93	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.
José Guzmán	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.67	3.70	Average (52) — 78 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 206.67 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.
Ray Hayward	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.67	5.46	Below average (43) — 187 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.46 over 62.67 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.
Dwayne Henry	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.71	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.
Guy Hoffman	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.24	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.
Charlie Hough	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	252.00	3.32	Average (55) — 43 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 252.00 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.
Mike Jeffcoat	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	11.70	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.
Paul Kilgus	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	203.33	4.16	Average (48) — 136 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 203.33 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.
Scott May	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	8.59	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.
Craig McMurtry	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Dale Mohorcic	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.85	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.
Jeff Russell	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	188.67	3.82	Average (51) — 96 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 188.67 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.
Ed Vande Berg	Pitchers	43	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.
DeWayne Vaughn	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.63	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.
Mitch Williams	Pitchers	28	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.
Steve Wilson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.87	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.
Bobby Witt	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.33	3.92	Average (50) — 109 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 174.33 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.
Chad Kreuter	Catchers	7	batting	51	14	1	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 164 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Geno Petralli	Catchers	12	batting	351	99	7	.282	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
Larry See	Catchers	13	batting	23	3	0	.130	—	—	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.
Mike Stanley	Catchers	5	batting	249	57	3	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.
Jim Sundberg	Catchers	10	batting	91	26	4	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 89 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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 Browne	Infielders	8	batting	214	49	1	.229	—	—	Average (46) — 364 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 214 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.
Steve Buechele	Infielders	22	batting	503	126	16	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 164 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Scott Fletcher	Infielders	1	batting	515	142	0	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Jeff Kunkel	Infielders	20	both	154	35	2	.227	—	0.00	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Pete O'Brien	Infielders	9	batting	547	149	16	.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 547 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.
Curtis Wilkerson	Infielders	19	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Brower	Outfielders	33	batting	201	45	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 364 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Cecil Espy	Outfielders	6	batting	347	86	2	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 269 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Bárbaro Garbey	Outfielders	17	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pete Incaviglia	Outfielders	29	batting	418	104	22	.249	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 at-bats and 22 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.
Steve Kemp	Outfielders	24	batting	36	8	0	.222	—	—	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.
Oddibe McDowell	Outfielders	0	batting	437	108	6	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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.
Kevin Reimer	Outfielders	47	batting	25	3	1	.120	—	—	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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	21	batting	615	156	23	.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 615 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.
Jim Steels	Outfielders	27	batting	53	10	0	.189	—	—	Average (46) — 364 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Larry Parrish	Outfielders	15	batting	248	47	7	.190	—	—	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 248 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1988 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:49:29.765992+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.