1989 Baltimore Orioles

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1991 Baltimore Orioles	67–95	22	20
1990 Baltimore Orioles	76–85	26	21
1989 Baltimore Orioles · Current season	87–75	23	17
1988 Baltimore Orioles	54–107	22	21
1987 Baltimore Orioles	67–95	23	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
Jeff Ballard	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.33	3.43	Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 215.33 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 Bautista	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.00	5.31	Below average (44) — 198 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.31 over 78.00 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 Harnisch	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.33	4.62	Average (47) — 165 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 103.33 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.
Kevin Hickey	Pitchers	23,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	2.92	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 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.
Brian Holton	Pitchers	37,51	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.33	4.02	Average (50) — 125 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 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.
Mark Huismann	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	6.35	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.
Dave Johnson	Pitchers	27,35	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.33	4.23	Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 89.33 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.
Ben McDonald	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	8.59	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 Milacki	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	243.00	3.74	Average (53) — 77 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 243.00 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.
Gregg Olson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.00	1.69	Strong (62) — 3 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 1.69 over 85.00 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.
Curt Schilling	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	6.23	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	—	—	—	—	156.67	5.69	Below average (40) — 224 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.69 over 156.67 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 Smith	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	7.65	Below average (44) — 198 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 7.65 over 20.00 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 Thurmond	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	3.90	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 90.00 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.
Jay Tibbs	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.33	2.82	Average (55) — 43 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 54.33 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.
Mickey Weston	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	5.54	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.
Mark Williamson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.33	2.93	Average (56) — 39 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.93 over 107.33 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.
Chris Hoiles	Catchers	11,17	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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.
Bob Melvin	Catchers	2,36	batting	278	67	1	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 278 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.
Jamie Quirk	Catchers	15	batting	51	11	0	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Mickey Tettleton	Catchers	14	batting	411	106	26	.258	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 at-bats and 26 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 Bell	Infielders	11	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.
Rene Gonzales	Infielders	88	batting	166	36	1	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 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.
Tim Hulett	Infielders	36	batting	97	27	3	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Francisco Meléndez	Infielders	35,43	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.
Randy Milligan	Infielders	15,39	batting	365	98	12	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 at-bats and 12 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	318	76	2	.239	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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	646	166	21	.257	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 646 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.
Rick Schu	Infielders	13	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Jim Traber	Infielders	28	batting	234	49	4	.209	—	—	Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Craig Worthington	Infielders	11,25	batting	497	123	15	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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.
Brady Anderson	Outfielders	9	batting	266	55	4	.207	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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 Bradley	Outfielders	16	batting	545	151	11	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 at-bats and 11 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 Davis	Outfielders	46	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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 Devereaux	Outfielders	12	batting	391	104	8	.266	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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 Finley	Outfielders	10	batting	217	54	2	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Stan Jefferson	Outfielders	49	batting	127	33	4	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Joe Orsulak	Outfielders	1,6	batting	390	111	7	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Keith Moreland	Outfielders	6	batting	107	23	1	.215	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Larry Sheets	Outfielders	19	batting	304	74	7	.243	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:31:17.466482+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.