1985 California Angels

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1987 California Angels	—	21	16
1986 California Angels	—	19	19
1985 California Angels · Current season	—	22	19
1984 California Angels	—	19	18
1983 California Angels	—	23	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
John Candelaria	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	3.80	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 71.00 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.
Pat Clements	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.34	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.
Stew Cliburn	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.09	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.
Doug Corbett	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.89	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.
Alan Fowlkes	Pitchers	46	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.
Al Holland	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.48	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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	4.70	Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 38.33 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.
Bob Kipper	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	21.60	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.
Urbano Lugo	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.00	3.69	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 83.00 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.
Tony Mack	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	15.43	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.
Kirk McCaskill	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.67	4.70	Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 189.67 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.
Donnie Moore	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.92	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 Romanick	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	4.11	Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 195.00 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.
Luis Sánchez	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.72	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 Slaton	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.33	4.37	Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 148.33 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 Smith	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.20	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.
Don Sutton	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.67	3.69	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 31.67 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 Witt	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	250.00	3.56	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 250.00 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 Zahn	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	4.38	Average (49) — 146 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 37.00 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 Boone	Catchers	8	batting	460	114	5	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Jerry Narron	Catchers	34	batting	132	29	5	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Rod Carew	Infielders	29	batting	443	124	2	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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 DeCinces	Infielders	11	batting	427	104	20	.244	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Craig Gerber	Infielders	2	batting	91	24	0	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Bobby Grich	Infielders	4	batting	479	116	13	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Jack Howell	Infielders	16	batting	137	27	5	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 367 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Pat Keedy	Infielders	36	batting	4	2	1	.500	—	—	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.
Gus Polidor	Infielders	56	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Dick Schofield	Infielders	22	batting	438	96	8	.219	—	—	Below average (44) — 384 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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 Wilfong	Infielders	9	batting	217	41	4	.189	—	—	Below average (41) — 420 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	12	batting	411	125	8	.304	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 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.
Mike Brown	Outfielders	21	batting	153	41	4	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Brian Downing	Outfielders	5	batting	520	137	20	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
George Hendrick	Outfielders	25	batting	41	5	2	.122	—	—	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.
Reggie Jackson	Outfielders	44	batting	460	116	27	.252	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Ruppert Jones	Outfielders	13	batting	389	90	21	.231	—	—	Average (50) — 220 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 at-bats and 21 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 Miller	Outfielders	32	batting	48	18	2	.375	—	—	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.
Gary Pettis	Outfielders	20	batting	443	114	1	.257	—	—	Average (49) — 252 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Devon White	Outfielders	30	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Rufino Linares	Outfielders	24	batting	43	11	3	.256	—	—	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.
Daryl Sconiers	Outfielders	6	batting	98	28	2	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 California Angels season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:13:19.282985+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.