1987 Baltimore Orioles

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1989 Baltimore Orioles	87–75	23	17
1988 Baltimore Orioles	54–107	22	21
1987 Baltimore Orioles · Current season	67–95	23	18
1986 Baltimore Orioles	73–89	24	17
1985 Baltimore Orioles	83–78	23	15

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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
Don Aase	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Tony Arnold	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.77	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.
Jeff Ballard	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	6.59	Below average (42) — 216 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 over 69.67 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.
Eric Bell	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.00	5.45	Average (45) — 196 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.45 over 165.00 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.
Mike Boddicker	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	4.18	Average (53) — 78 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 226.00 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 Corbett	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.83	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.
Luis DeLeón	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.79	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.
Ken Dixon	Pitchers	39	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Flanagan	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.67	4.94	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.94 over 94.67 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 Griffin	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.33	4.36	Average (51) — 106 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 74.33 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.
John Habyan	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.33	4.80	Average (49) — 134 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.80 over 116.33 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.
Mike Kinnunen	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.95	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.
Scott McGregor	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	6.64	Below average (41) — 221 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.64 over 85.33 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.
José Mesa	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	6.03	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.03 over 31.33 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.
Tom Niedenfuer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Jack O'Connor	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.30	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.
Dave Schmidt	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.00	3.77	Average (55) — 47 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 124.00 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.
Mark Williamson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.03	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.
Terry Kennedy	Catchers	15	batting	512	128	18	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Carl Nichols	Catchers	26	batting	21	8	0	.381	—	—	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.
Floyd Rayford	Catchers	6	batting	50	11	2	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Dave Van Gorder	Catchers	14	batting	21	5	1	.238	—	—	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.
Rick Burleson	Infielders	17	batting	206	43	2	.209	—	—	Below average (43) — 400 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Rene Gonzales	Infielders	88	batting	60	16	1	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting 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.
Jackie Gutiérrez	Infielders	11	batting	1	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.
Ray Knight	Infielders	25	batting	563	144	14	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Eddie Murray	Infielders	33	batting	618	171	30	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 at-bats and 30 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 Ripken	Infielders	3	batting	234	72	2	.308	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 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.
Cal Ripken Jr.	Infielders	8	batting	624	157	27	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
Pete Stanicek	Infielders	12	batting	113	31	0	.274	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Ron Washington	Infielders	37	batting	79	16	1	.203	—	—	Average (45) — 364 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Alan Wiggins	Infielders	2	batting	306	71	1	.232	—	—	Below average (44) — 383 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Jim Dwyer	Outfielders	9	batting	241	66	15	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 at-bats and 15 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 Gerhart	Outfielders	38	batting	284	69	14	.243	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Lee Lacy	Outfielders	27	batting	258	63	7	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Fred Lynn	Outfielders	19	batting	396	100	23	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 at-bats and 23 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.
Larry Sheets	Outfielders	18	batting	469	148	31	.316	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 469 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.
John Shelby	Outfielders	37	batting	32	6	1	.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.
Nelson Simmons	Outfielders	42	batting	49	13	1	.265	—	—	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 Young	Outfielders	43	batting	363	87	16	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:50:36.755706+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.