1986 New York Yankees

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1988 New York Yankees	85–76	23	18
1987 New York Yankees	89–73	27	22
1986 New York Yankees · Current season	90–72	25	18
1985 New York Yankees	97–64	22	17
1984 New York Yankees	87–75	24	17

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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
Mike Armstrong	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	9.35	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.
Brad Arnsberg	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	3.38	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 Drabek	Pitchers	34,62	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.67	4.10	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 131.67 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.
Brian Fisher	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.67	4.93	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 96.67 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.
Ron Guidry	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	3.98	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 192.33 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.
Al Holland	Pitchers	36,56	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.67	5.09	Average (47) — 167 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 40.67 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.
Tommy John	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	2.93	Average (56) — 39 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 70.67 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.
John Montefusco	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	2.19	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 Niekro	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.67	4.87	Average (46) — 189 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 125.67 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.
Scott Nielsen	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	4.02	Average (50) — 128 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 56.00 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.
Alfonso Pulido	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	4.70	Average (48) — 160 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 30.67 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.
Dennis Rasmussen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.00	3.88	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 202.00 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.
Dave Righetti	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	2.45	Strong (60) — 7 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 106.67 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.
Rod Scurry	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	3.66	Average (52) — 92 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.66 over 39.33 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 Shirley	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.33	5.04	Average (45) — 204 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 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.
Tim Stoddard	Pitchers	33,43	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	3.83	Average (51) — 107 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 49.33 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 Tewksbury	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.33	3.31	Average (55) — 53 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 130.33 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.
Ed Whitson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	7.54	Below average (40) — 239 of 246 pitchers in the available 1986 rosters An earned-run average of 7.54 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.
Juan Espino	Catchers	58	batting	37	6	0	.162	—	—	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 Hassey	Catchers	12	batting	191	57	6	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Joel Skinner	Catchers	12	batting	166	43	1	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Butch Wynegar	Catchers	27	batting	194	40	7	.206	—	—	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 194 at-bats and 7 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.
Dale Berra	Infielders	2	batting	108	25	2	.231	—	—	Average (47) — 288 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Iván DeJesús	Infielders	26	batting	4	0	0	.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.
Mike Fischlin	Infielders	22	batting	102	21	0	.206	—	—	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 102 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.
Leo Hernández	Infielders	38	batting	22	5	1	.227	—	—	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.
Bryan Little	Infielders	26	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	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.
Don Mattingly	Infielders	23	batting	677	238	31	.352	—	—	Strong (73) — 1 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 677 at-bats and 31 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.
Bob Meacham	Infielders	20	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Pagliarulo	Infielders	13	batting	504	120	28	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 at-bats and 28 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.
Willie Randolph	Infielders	30	batting	492	136	5	. 276	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 492 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.
Wayne Tolleson	Infielders	2	batting	215	61	0	.284	—	—	Average (53) — 130 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Paul Zuvella	Infielders	26	batting	48	4	0	.083	—	—	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.
Henry Cotto	Outfielders	46	batting	80	17	1	.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 80 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.
Mike Easler	Outfielders	17	batting	490	148	14	.302	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Ken Griffey	Outfielders	33	batting	198	60	9	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	24	batting	608	160	28	.263	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 608 at-bats and 28 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	33	batting	80	19	4	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 202 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Phil Lombardi	Outfielders	50	batting	36	10	2	.278	—	—	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.
Dan Pasqua	Outfielders	21	batting	280	82	16	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Gary Roenicke	Outfielders	11	batting	136	36	3	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 186 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 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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	18	batting	135	32	6	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 232 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Dave Winfield	Outfielders	31	batting	565	148	24	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 421 batters in the available 1986 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 at-bats and 24 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, 1986 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:05:51.396394+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.