1989 New York Yankees

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1991 New York Yankees	71–91	21	20
1990 New York Yankees	67–95	23	20
1989 New York Yankees · Current season	74–87	27	22
1988 New York Yankees	85–76	23	18
1987 New York Yankees	89–73	27	22

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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
Greg Cadaret	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	4.58	Average (48) — 145 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 92.33 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 Candelaria	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	5.14	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 over 49.00 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.
Chuck Cary	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.33	3.26	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 99.33 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 Davidson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	34,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	5.57	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 51.67 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.
Dave Eiland	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	5.77	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 over 34.33 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.
Goose Gossage	Pitchers	54	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.
Lee Guetterman	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.45	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.
Andy Hawkins	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.80	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 208.33 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	5.80	Below average (43) — 207 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.80 over 63.67 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.
Jimmy Jones	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	5.25	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 48.00 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	29,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.67	5.62	Below average (42) — 216 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.62 over 113.67 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.
Al Leiter	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	6.08	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An 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.
Lance McCullers	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.57	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.
Kevin Mmahat	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	12.91	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.
Dale Mohorcic	Pitchers	28,54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Scott Nielsen	Pitchers	33,55	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.
Clay Parker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	3.68	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 120.00 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.
Eric Plunk	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.67	3.69	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 75.67 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.
Dave Righetti	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Don Schulze	Pitchers	34,51,54	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	4.09	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.
Walt Terrell	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	5.20	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.20 over 83.00 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.
Brian Dorsett	Catchers	56	batting	22	8	0	.364	—	—	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.
Bob Geren	Catchers	53	batting	205	59	9	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	18	batting	24	2	0	.083	—	—	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.
Don Slaught	Catchers	11	batting	350	88	5	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Steve Balboni	Infielders	50	batting	300	71	17	.237	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 at-bats and 17 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 Blowers	Infielders	13	batting	38	10	0	.263	—	—	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.
Tom Brookens	Infielders	12	batting	168	38	4	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Álvaro Espinoza	Infielders	20	batting	503	142	0	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Steve Kiefer	Infielders	26,64	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Don Mattingly	Infielders	23	batting	631	191	23	.303	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 631 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.
Hensley Meulens	Infielders	28,57,58	batting	28	5	0	.179	—	—	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 Pagliarulo	Infielders	13	batting	223	44	4	.197	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Ken Phelps	Infielders	21	batting	185	46	7	.249	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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.
Steve Sax	Infielders	6	batting	651	205	5	.310	—	—	Strong (61) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 651 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	2	batting	140	23	1	.164	—	—	Below average (40) — 440 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Randy Velarde	Infielders	18	batting	100	34	2	.340	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Jesse Barfield	Outfielders	28,29	batting	441	106	18	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Bob Brower	Outfielders	33	batting	69	16	2	.232	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Mel Hall	Outfielders	27	batting	361	94	17	.260	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 at-bats and 17 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.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	235	58	3	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Stan Jefferson	Outfielders	26	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Roberto Kelly	Outfielders	39	batting	441	133	9	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 441 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.
Marcus Lawton	Outfielders	24,28	batting	14	3	0	.214	—	—	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.
Hal Morris	Outfielders	21,22,28	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Luis Polonia	Outfielders	22	batting	227	71	2	.313	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 227 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.
Deion Sanders	Outfielders	18,24	batting	47	11	2	.234	—	—	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.
Gary Ward	Outfielders	22	batting	17	5	0	.294	—	—	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.

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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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:36:50.159815+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.