1979 New York Yankees

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1981 New York Yankees	—	23	16
1980 New York Yankees	103–59	26	13
1979 New York Yankees · Current season	89–71	28	19
1978 New York Yankees	100–63	24	16
1977 New York Yankees	100–62	23	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
Rick Anderson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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 Beattie	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	5.21	Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.21 over 76.00 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.
Ray Burris	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.18	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.
Ken Clay	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	5.40	Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 78.33 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.
Ron Davis	Pitchers	39	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.
Ed Figueroa	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	104.67	4.13	Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 104.67 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.
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.
Mike Griffin	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.15	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.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	236.33	2.78	Strong (61) — 4 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.78 over 236.33 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.
Don Hood	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	3.07	Average (55) — 43 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 67.33 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.
Catfish Hunter	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	5.31	Below average (43) — 185 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 5.31 over 105.00 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	276.33	2.96	Strong (60) — 8 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 276.33 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.
Jim Kaat	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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.
Bob Kammeyer	Pitchers	53	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.
Paul Mirabella	Pitchers	36,55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.79	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 Righetti	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	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.
Roger Slagle	Pitchers	50	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.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.67	3.91	Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 195.67 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.
Dick Tidrow	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.94	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.
Brad Gulden	Catchers	27	batting	92	15	0	.163	—	—	Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 92 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.
Cliff Johnson	Catchers	41	batting	64	17	2	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Thurman Munson	Catchers	15	batting	382	110	3	.288	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 382 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.
Jerry Narron	Catchers	38	batting	123	21	4	.171	—	—	Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Bruce Robinson	Catchers	47,58	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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.
Chris Chambliss	Infielders	10	batting	554	155	18	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Bucky Dent	Infielders	20	batting	431	99	2	.230	—	—	Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
Brian Doyle	Infielders	18	batting	32	4	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.
Dámaso García	Infielders	59	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.
Graig Nettles	Infielders	9	batting	521	132	20	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 521 at-bats and 20 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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	574	155	5	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 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.
George Scott	Infielders	41	batting	44	14	1	.318	—	—	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.
Jim Spencer	Infielders	12	batting	295	85	23	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Roy Staiger	Infielders	57	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Fred Stanley	Infielders	11	batting	100	20	2	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 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.
Dennis Werth	Infielders	24	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	26	batting	142	36	4	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Paul Blair	Outfielders	2	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Bobby Brown	Outfielders	58	batting	68	17	0	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 277 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Oscar Gamble	Outfielders	17	batting	113	44	11	.389	—	—	Strong (67) — 2 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Reggie Jackson	Outfielders	44	batting	465	138	29	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 29 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 at-bats and 29 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.
Jay Johnstone	Outfielders	27	batting	48	10	1	.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.
Darryl Jones	Outfielders	2,27	batting	47	12	0	.255	—	—	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.
Bobby Murcer	Outfielders	27,2	batting	264	72	8	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	14	batting	461	137	11	.297	—	—	Average (57) — 54 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Lenny Randle	Outfielders	34	batting	39	7	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.
Mickey Rivers	Outfielders	17	batting	286	82	3	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	6	batting	205	44	3	.215	—	—	Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.

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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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:14:04.881833+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.