1981 San Francisco Giants

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1983 San Francisco Giants	—	25	16
1982 San Francisco Giants	—	22	15
1981 San Francisco Giants · Current season	—	22	13
1980 San Francisco Giants	—	21	17
1979 San Francisco Giants	—	20	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
Doyle Alexander	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.33	2.89	Average (56) — 23 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 152.33 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.
Vida Blue	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	2.45	Average (58) — 14 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 124.67 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.
Fred Breining	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.67	2.55	Average (56) — 23 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 77.67 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.
Tom Griffin	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.33	3.76	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 129.33 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.
Alan Hargesheimer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	4.34	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.
Al Holland	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.67	2.41	Average (58) — 14 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.41 over 100.67 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.
Gary Lavelle	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.67	3.84	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 65.67 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.
Greg Minton	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.33	2.88	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 84.33 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.
Randy Moffitt	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	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.
Allen Ripley	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.67	4.07	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 90.67 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.
Mike Rowland	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	3.45	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.
Bob Tufts	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	3.52	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 Whitson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	4.02	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 123.00 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.
Bob Brenly	Catchers	15	batting	45	15	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.
Milt May	Catchers	7	batting	316	98	2	.310	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Jeff Ransom	Catchers	3	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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 Sadek	Catchers	3	batting	36	6	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.
Dave Bergman	Infielders	16	batting	145	37	3	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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.
Enos Cabell	Infielders	23	batting	396	101	2	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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.
Darrell Evans	Infielders	41	batting	357	92	12	.258	—	—	Average (53) — 99 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 357 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.
Mike Ivie	Infielders	15	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.
Johnnie LeMaster	Infielders	10	batting	324	82	0	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Joe Morgan	Infielders	8	batting	308	74	8	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 308 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.
Joe Pettini	Infielders	2	batting	29	2	0	.069	—	—	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	21	batting	61	11	1	.180	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Rennie Stennett	Infielders	6	batting	87	20	1	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Guy Sularz	Infielders	18	batting	20	4	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.
Jack Clark	Outfielders	22	batting	385	103	17	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
Chili Davis	Outfielders	30	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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 Herndon	Outfielders	31	batting	364	105	5	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Jeffrey Leonard	Outfielders	26	batting	127	39	4	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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 Martin	Outfielders	25	batting	241	58	4	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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.
Billy North	Outfielders	36	batting	131	29	1	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Max Venable	Outfielders	49	batting	32	6	0	.188	—	—	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 Wohlford	Outfielders	1	batting	68	11	1	.162	—	—	Below average (43) — 358 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:04:21.070889+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.