1983 California Angels

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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
Curt BrownPitchers48pitching—————7.31
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.
Steve BrownPitchers36pitching————46.003.52
Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.52 over 46.00 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.
Doug CorbettPitchers23pitching—————3.63
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.
John CurtisPitchers16pitching—————3.80
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.
Ken ForschPitchers43pitching————219.334.06
Average (51) — 106 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.06 over 219.33 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.
Dave GoltzPitchers30pitching————63.676.22
Below average (42) — 209 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.22 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.
Andy HasslerPitchers41pitching—————5.45
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.
Tommy JohnPitchers35pitching————234.674.33
Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.33 over 234.67 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.
Bruce KisonPitchers24pitching————126.674.05
Average (51) — 106 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 126.67 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.
Bob LaceyPitchers33pitching—————5.19
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.
Byron McLaughlinPitchers27pitching————55.675.17
Average (46) — 181 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.17 over 55.67 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.
Luis SánchezPitchers40pitching—————3.66
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.
Rick SteirerPitchers42pitching————61.674.82
Average (48) — 157 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.82 over 61.67 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.
Bill TraversPitchers35pitching————42.675.91
Average (45) — 193 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.91 over 42.67 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 WittPitchers39pitching————154.004.91
Average (46) — 181 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 154.00 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.
Geoff ZahnPitchers38pitching————203.003.33
Average (56) — 30 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.33 over 203.00 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 BooneCatchers8batting4681209.256——
Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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.
Joe FergusonCatchers13batting2720.074——
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.
Jerry NarronCatchers34batting2231.136——
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 O'BerryCatchers3batting60101.167——
Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Ricky AdamsInfielders48,31batting112282.250——
Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Rick BurlesonInfielders7batting119340.286——
Average (52) — 162 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Rod CarewInfielders29batting4721602.339——
Strong (64) — 4 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Doug DeCincesInfielders11batting37010418.281——
Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 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.
Tim FoliInfielders10batting330832.252——
Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 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.
Bobby GrichInfielders4batting38711316.292——
Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 at-bats and 16 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.
Ron JacksonInfielders15batting348808.230——
Average (46) — 325 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Steve LubratichInfielders28batting156340.218——
Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Dick SchofieldInfielders30batting54113.204——
Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Daryl SconiersInfielders6batting314868.274——
Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 314 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.
Rob WilfongInfielders9batting177452.254——
Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Juan BeníquezOutfielders12batting315963.305——
Average (57) — 48 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 315 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.
Mike BrownOutfielders37batting104243.231——
Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Bobby ClarkOutfielders32batting212495.231——
Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Brian DowningOutfielders5batting4039919.246——
Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Fred LynnOutfielders19batting43711922.272——
Average (56) — 67 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 22 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.
Gary PettisOutfielders20batting85253.294——
Average (54) — 113 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Ellis ValentineOutfielders17batting2716513.240——
Average (50) — 221 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Reggie JacksonOutfielders44batting3977714.194——
Below average (41) — 408 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 at-bats and 14 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, 1983 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:32:47.031994+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.