1977 Baltimore Orioles

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1979 Baltimore Orioles	102–57	22	12
1978 Baltimore Orioles	90–71	20	15
1977 Baltimore Orioles · Current season	97–64	22	16
1976 Baltimore Orioles	88–74	22	15
1975 Baltimore Orioles	90–69	21	13

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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
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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 Chévez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	12.38	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.
Dick Drago	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.63	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.
Ed Farmer	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	inf	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 Flanagan	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.00	3.64	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 235.00 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.
Ross Grimsley	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.33	3.96	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 218.33 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.
Fred Holdsworth	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.28	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.
Dennis Martínez	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	166.67	4.10	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 166.67 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.
Tippy Martinez	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Rudy May	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.67	3.61	Average (56) — 37 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 251.67 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.
Scott McGregor	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.00	4.42	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 114.00 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.
Dyar Miller	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.64	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.
Randy Miller	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	40.50	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.
Jim Palmer	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	319.00	2.91	Strong (61) — 10 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 319.00 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 Parrott	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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.
Earl Stephenson	Pitchers	52	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.
Dave Criscione	Catchers	40	batting	9	3	1	.333	—	—	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.
Rick Dempsey	Catchers	24	batting	270	61	3	.226	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Ken Rudolph	Catchers	12	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	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.
Dave Skaggs	Catchers	8	batting	216	62	1	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Mark Belanger	Infielders	7	batting	402	83	2	.206	—	—	Below average (40) — 403 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 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.
Terry Crowley	Infielders	10	batting	22	8	1	.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.
Rich Dauer	Infielders	44	batting	304	74	5	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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 DeCinces	Infielders	11	batting	522	135	19	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 at-bats and 19 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.
Kiko Garcia	Infielders	3	batting	131	29	2	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Lee May	Infielders	14	batting	585	148	27	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Eddie Murray	Infielders	33	batting	611	173	27	.283	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 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.
Tony Muser	Infielders	16	batting	118	27	0	.229	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Brooks Robinson	Infielders	5	batting	47	7	1	.149	—	—	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.
Billy Smith	Infielders	2	batting	367	79	5	.215	—	—	Below average (42) — 389 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Al Bumbry	Outfielders	1	batting	518	164	4	.317	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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.
Mike Dimmel	Outfielders	36	batting	5	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.
Larry Harlow	Outfielders	34	batting	48	10	0	.208	—	—	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.
Pat Kelly	Outfielders	18	batting	360	92	10	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Elliott Maddox	Outfielders	21	batting	107	28	2	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Andrés Mora	Outfielders	27	batting	233	57	13	.245	—	—	Average (51) — 176 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Tom Shopay	Outfielders	28	batting	69	13	1	.188	—	—	Average (45) — 345 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Ken Singleton	Outfielders	29	batting	536	176	24	.328	—	—	Strong (65) — 5 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 at-bats and 24 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: 1977 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:21:47.353928+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.