1979 Philadelphia Phillies

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Philadelphia Phillies franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 124 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
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1979 Philadelphia Phillies · Current season—2217
1978 Philadelphia Phillies—2215
1977 Philadelphia Phillies—2213

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Doug BirdPitchers43pitching—————5.16
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Warren BrusstarPitchers40pitching—————6.91
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve CarltonPitchers32pitching————251.003.62
Average (55) — 43 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.62 over 251.00 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.
Larry ChristensonPitchers38pitching————106.004.50
Average (48) — 142 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.50 over 106.00 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.
Rawly EastwickPitchers49pitching—————4.90
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nino EspinosaPitchers35pitching————212.003.65
Average (54) — 53 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.65 over 212.00 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.
Jim KaatPitchers39pitching————8.334.32
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack KucekPitchers34pitching—————8.31
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dan LarsonPitchers48pitching————19.004.26
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Randy LerchPitchers47pitching————214.003.74
Average (53) — 70 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 over 214.00 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.
Jim LonborgPitchers41pitching————7.3311.05
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tug McGrawPitchers45pitching—————5.16
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dickie NolesPitchers48pitching————90.003.80
Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.80 over 90.00 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.
Ron ReedPitchers42pitching—————4.15
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick RuthvenPitchers44pitching————122.334.27
Average (49) — 131 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.27 over 122.33 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.
Kevin SaucierPitchers33pitching—————4.19
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob BooneCatchers8batting3981149.286——
Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Tim McCarverCatchers11batting137331.241——
Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Keith MorelandCatchers34batting48180.375——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave RaderCatchers6batting54111.204——
Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Ramón AvilésInfielders16batting61170.279——
Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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 BowaInfielders10batting5391300.241——
Average (45) — 346 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Bud HarrelsonInfielders14,15batting71200.282——
Average (51) — 190 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 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.
Pete MackaninInfielders17batting911.111——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rudy MeoliInfielders18batting73130.178——
Below average (43) — 384 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Pete RoseInfielders14batting6282084.331——
Strong (62) — 12 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 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 SchmidtInfielders20batting54113745.253——
Average (55) — 80 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 at-bats and 45 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.
Manny TrilloInfielders9batting4311126.260——
Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 431 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.
John VukovichInfielders18batting1530.200——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike AndersonOutfielders22both78181.231—0.00
Average (47) — 306 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
José CardenalOutfielders1batting48100.208——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Greg GrossOutfielders23batting174580.333——
Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Greg LuzinskiOutfielders19batting45211418.252——
Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Garry MaddoxOutfielders31batting54815413.281——
Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 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.
Bake McBrideOutfielders21batting58216312.280——
Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 at-bats and 12 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.
John PoffOutfielders26batting1920.105——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lonnie SmithOutfielders27batting3050.167——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Del UnserOutfielders25batting141426.298——
Average (56) — 68 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.

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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 Philadelphia Phillies season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:14:30.210792+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.