1986 Chicago White Sox

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Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1988 Chicago White Sox	—	23	21
1987 Chicago White Sox	—	18	18
1986 Chicago White Sox · Current season	—	30	18
1985 Chicago White Sox	—	25	19
1984 Chicago White Sox	—	27	18

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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
Juan Agosto	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	7.71	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.
Neil Allen	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.00	3.82	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 over 113.00 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.
Floyd Bannister	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	3.54	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.54 over 165.33 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.
Steve Carlton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	3.69	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 63.33 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.
Bryan Clark	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	4.50	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.
Joe Cowley	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.33	3.88	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 162.33 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.
Joel Davis	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.33	4.70	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 105.33 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.
Bill Dawley	Pitchers	46	both	2	0	0	.000	97.67	3.32	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 97.67 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.
José DeLeón	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.00	2.96	Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 79.00 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.
Richard Dotson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	5.48	Below average (40) — 239 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.48 over 197.00 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.
Pete Filson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	6.17	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 James	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	5.25	Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 58.33 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.
Joel McKeon	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.00	2.45	Average (55) — 53 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 33.00 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.
Gene Nelson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	3.85	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.85 over 114.67 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.
Dave Schmidt	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	3.31	Average (54) — 60 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 92.33 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.
Ray Searage	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.00	0.62	Average (59) — 13 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 0.62 over 29.00 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.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	4.38	Average (49) — 144 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 72.00 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.
Bobby Thigpen	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	1.77	Average (57) — 27 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 1.77 over 35.67 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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	72	batting	457	101	14	.221	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.
Ron Hassey	Catchers	25	batting	150	53	3	.353	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Marc Hill	Catchers	7	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Ron Karkovice	Catchers	53	batting	97	24	4	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Joel Skinner	Catchers	22	batting	149	30	4	.201	—	—	Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Dave Cochrane	Infielders	37	batting	62	12	1	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Julio Cruz	Infielders	12	batting	209	45	0	.215	—	—	Below average (42) — 392 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
Brian Giles	Infielders	18	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.
Ozzie Guillén	Infielders	13	batting	547	137	2	.250	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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.
Jerry Hairston	Infielders	17	batting	225	61	5	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 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.
Tim Hulett	Infielders	23,32	batting	520	120	17	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
Bryan Little	Infielders	23	batting	35	6	0	.171	—	—	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.
Russ Morman	Infielders	14	batting	159	40	4	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Jack Perconte	Infielders	42	batting	73	16	0	.219	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	1	batting	260	65	3	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 267 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Greg Walker	Infielders	29	batting	282	78	13	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	570	169	21	.296	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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.
Bobby Bonilla	Outfielders	26	batting	234	63	2	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 186 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Daryl Boston	Outfielders	8	batting	199	53	5	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 160 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Scott Bradley	Outfielders	25	batting	21	6	0	.286	—	—	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.
Iván Calderón	Outfielders	22	batting	33	10	0	.303	—	—	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.
John Cangelosi	Outfielders	44	batting	438	103	2	.235	—	—	Average (45) — 338 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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.
Rod Craig	Outfielders	47	batting	10	2	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.
George Foster	Outfielders	15	batting	51	11	1	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Ron Kittle	Outfielders	42	batting	296	63	17	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Steve Lyons	Outfielders	10	batting	123	25	0	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 378 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Reid Nichols	Outfielders	20	batting	136	31	2	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 318 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Kenny Williams	Outfielders	1	batting	31	4	1	.129	—	—	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.
Luis Salazar	Outfielders	5	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.

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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: 1986 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1986 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:01:22.923741+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.