1980s MLB draft pool
Anyone who played from 1980 to 1989. 430 players you can draft, each rated 40 to 99 from real stats. Ratings updated October 10, 2026.
Bench99
McCovey99
Morgan99
Schmidt99
Yount99
Bonds99
Martinez99
Clemens99
Eckersley99
Yastrzemski97
Maddux97
Gossage96CCatchers
Top 25 of 35- 1
Johnny BenchReds · 1967-1983.267/.342/.476, 389 HR, 1,376 RBI99 - 2
Ted SimmonsCardinals, Brewers, Braves · 1968-1988.285/.348/.437, 248 HR, 1,389 RBI93 - 3
Carlton FiskWhite Sox, Red Sox · 1969-1993.269/.341/.457, 376 HR, 1,330 RBI90 - 4
Gary CarterNationals, Mets, Dodgers +1 · 1974-1992.262/.335/.439, 324 HR, 1,225 RBI88 - 5
Gene TenaceAthletics, Padres, Cardinals +1 · 1969-1983.241/.388/.429, 201 HR, 674 RBI86 - 6
Mickey TettletonTigers, Orioles, Rangers +1 · 1984-1997.241/.369/.449, 245 HR, 732 RBI85 - 7
Darrell PorterRoyals, Brewers, Cardinals +1 · 1971-1987.247/.354/.409, 188 HR, 826 RBI83 - 8
Lance ParrishTigers, Angels, Phillies +4 · 1977-1995.252/.313/.440, 324 HR, 1,070 RBI82 - 9
Darren DaultonPhillies, Marlins · 1983-1997.245/.357/.427, 137 HR, 588 RBI81 - 10
Tim McCarverCardinals, Phillies, Nationals +1 · 1959-1980.271/.337/.388, 97 HR, 645 RBI81 - 11
Mike StanleyRed Sox, Rangers, Yankees +2 · 1986-2000.270/.370/.458, 187 HR, 702 RBI80 - 12
Manny SanguillenPirates, Athletics · 1967-1980.296/.326/.398, 65 HR, 585 RBI79 - 13
Benito SantiagoPadres, Giants, Marlins +6 · 1986-2005.263/.307/.415, 217 HR, 920 RBI78 - 14
Joe FergusonDodgers, Astros, Cardinals +1 · 1970-1983.240/.358/.409, 122 HR, 445 RBI78 - 15
Chris HoilesOrioles · 1989-1998.262/.366/.467, 151 HR, 449 RBI77 - 16
Terry KennedyPadres, Giants, Orioles +1 · 1978-1991.264/.314/.386, 113 HR, 628 RBI77 - 17
Mike SciosciaDodgers · 1980-1992.259/.344/.356, 68 HR, 446 RBI76 - 18
Tony PeñaPirates, Red Sox, Cardinals +3 · 1980-1997.260/.309/.364, 107 HR, 708 RBI76 - 19
Don SlaughtPirates, Rangers, Royals +4 · 1982-1997.283/.338/.412, 77 HR, 476 RBI75 - 20
Jody DavisCubs, Braves · 1981-1990.245/.307/.403, 127 HR, 490 RBI75 - 21
Terry SteinbachAthletics, Twins · 1986-1999.271/.326/.420, 162 HR, 745 RBI75 - 22
Bob BoonePhillies, Angels, Royals · 1972-1990.254/.315/.346, 105 HR, 826 RBI74 - 23
Bob BrenlyGiants, Blue Jays · 1981-1989.247/.330/.403, 91 HR, 333 RBI74 - 24
John StearnsMets, Phillies · 1974-1984.260/.341/.375, 46 HR, 312 RBI74 - 25
Brian HarperTwins, Pirates, Brewers +4 · 1979-1995.295/.329/.419, 63 HR, 428 RBI73
1BFirst basemans
Top 25 of 35- 1
Willie McCoveyGiants, Padres, Athletics · 1959-1980.270/.374/.515, 521 HR, 1,555 RBI99 - 2
Mark McGwireAthletics, Cardinals · 1986-2001.263/.394/.588, 583 HR, 1,414 RBI93 - 3
Eddie MurrayOrioles, Dodgers, Mets +2 · 1977-1997.287/.359/.476, 504 HR, 1,917 RBI90 - 4
Rod CarewTwins, Angels · 1967-1985.328/.393/.429, 92 HR, 1,015 RBI88 - 5
Fred McGriffBraves, Blue Jays, Rays +3 · 1986-2004.284/.377/.509, 493 HR, 1,550 RBI86 - 6
Rafael PalmeiroRangers, Orioles, Cubs · 1986-2005.288/.371/.515, 569 HR, 1,835 RBI85 - 7
Tony PerezReds, Nationals, Red Sox +1 · 1964-1986.279/.341/.463, 379 HR, 1,652 RBI83 - 8
Will ClarkGiants, Rangers, Orioles +1 · 1986-2000.303/.384/.497, 284 HR, 1,205 RBI82 - 9
Andres GalarragaNationals, Rockies, Braves +4 · 1985-2004.288/.347/.499, 399 HR, 1,425 RBI81 - 10
Keith HernandezCardinals, Mets, Guardians · 1974-1990.296/.384/.436, 162 HR, 1,071 RBI81 - 11
Steve GarveyDodgers, Padres · 1969-1987.294/.329/.446, 272 HR, 1,308 RBI80 - 12
John OlerudBlue Jays, Mariners, Mets +2 · 1989-2005.295/.398/.465, 255 HR, 1,230 RBI79 - 13
Mark GraceCubs, Diamondbacks · 1988-2003.303/.383/.442, 173 HR, 1,146 RBI78 - 14
Pedro GuerreroDodgers, Cardinals · 1978-1992.300/.370/.480, 215 HR, 898 RBI78 - 15
Bob WatsonAstros, Yankees, Braves +1 · 1966-1984.295/.364/.447, 184 HR, 989 RBI77 - 16
Don MattinglyYankees · 1982-1995.307/.358/.471, 222 HR, 1,099 RBI77 - 17
Cecil CooperBrewers, Red Sox · 1971-1987.298/.337/.466, 241 HR, 1,125 RBI76 - 18
Kent HrbekTwins · 1981-1994.282/.367/.481, 293 HR, 1,086 RBI76 - 19
John KrukPhillies, Padres, White Sox · 1986-1995.300/.397/.446, 100 HR, 592 RBI75 - 20
John MayberryRoyals, Blue Jays, Astros +1 · 1968-1982.253/.360/.439, 255 HR, 879 RBI75 - 21
Lee MayOrioles, Reds, Astros +1 · 1965-1982.267/.313/.459, 354 HR, 1,244 RBI75 - 22
Jason ThompsonPirates, Tigers, Angels +1 · 1976-1986.261/.366/.438, 208 HR, 782 RBI74 - 23
Mike HargroveGuardians, Rangers, Padres · 1974-1985.290/.396/.391, 80 HR, 686 RBI74 - 24
Wally JoynerAngels, Royals, Padres +1 · 1986-2001.289/.362/.440, 204 HR, 1,106 RBI74 - 25
Alvin DavisMariners, Angels · 1984-1992.280/.380/.450, 160 HR, 683 RBI73
2BSecond basemans
Top 25 of 35- 1
Joe MorganReds, Astros, Giants +2 · 1963-1984.271/.392/.427, 268 HR, 1,133 RBI99 - 2
Ryne SandbergCubs, Phillies · 1981-1997.285/.344/.452, 282 HR, 1,061 RBI93 - 3
Craig BiggioAstros · 1988-2007.281/.363/.433, 291 HR, 1,175 RBI90 - 4
Roberto AlomarBlue Jays, Guardians, Padres +4 · 1988-2004.300/.371/.443, 210 HR, 1,134 RBI88 - 5
Lou WhitakerTigers · 1977-1995.276/.363/.426, 244 HR, 1,084 RBI86 - 6
Bobby GrichAngels, Orioles · 1970-1986.266/.371/.424, 224 HR, 864 RBI85 - 7
Willie RandolphYankees, Dodgers, Brewers +3 · 1975-1992.276/.373/.351, 54 HR, 687 RBI83 - 8
Davey LopesDodgers, Athletics, Cubs +1 · 1972-1987.263/.349/.388, 155 HR, 614 RBI82 - 9
Jorge OrtaWhite Sox, Royals, Guardians +2 · 1972-1987.278/.334/.412, 130 HR, 745 RBI81 - 10
Juan SamuelPhillies, Dodgers, Blue Jays +4 · 1983-1998.259/.315/.420, 161 HR, 703 RBI81 - 11
Bill DoranAstros, Reds, Brewers · 1982-1993.266/.354/.373, 84 HR, 497 RBI80 - 12
Steve SaxDodgers, Yankees, White Sox +1 · 1981-1994.281/.335/.358, 54 HR, 550 RBI79 - 13
Phil GarnerAstros, Pirates, Athletics +2 · 1973-1988.260/.323/.389, 109 HR, 738 RBI78 - 14
Robby ThompsonGiants · 1986-1996.257/.329/.403, 119 HR, 458 RBI78 - 15
Dave CashPhillies, Pirates, Nationals +1 · 1969-1980.283/.334/.358, 21 HR, 426 RBI77 - 16
Johnny RayPirates, Angels · 1981-1990.290/.333/.391, 53 HR, 594 RBI77 - 17
Bip RobertsPadres, Reds, Royals +3 · 1986-1998.294/.358/.380, 30 HR, 352 RBI76 - 18
Tom HerrCardinals, Phillies, Mets +2 · 1979-1991.271/.347/.350, 28 HR, 574 RBI76 - 19
Frank WhiteRoyals · 1973-1990.255/.293/.383, 160 HR, 886 RBI75 - 20
Randy VelardeYankees, Angels, Athletics +1 · 1987-2002.276/.352/.408, 100 HR, 445 RBI75 - 21
Tony BernazardGuardians, White Sox, Nationals +3 · 1979-1991.262/.339/.387, 75 HR, 391 RBI75 - 22
Jody ReedRed Sox, Padres, Dodgers +2 · 1987-1997.270/.349/.350, 27 HR, 392 RBI74 - 23
Manny TrilloCubs, Phillies, Giants +4 · 1973-1989.263/.316/.345, 61 HR, 571 RBI74 - 24
Tim TeufelMets, Twins, Padres · 1983-1993.254/.336/.404, 86 HR, 379 RBI74 - 25
Glenn HubbardBraves, Athletics · 1978-1989.244/.328/.349, 70 HR, 448 RBI73
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3BThird basemans
Top 25 of 35- 1
Mike SchmidtPhillies · 1972-1989.267/.380/.527, 548 HR, 1,595 RBI99 - 2
George BrettRoyals · 1973-1993.305/.369/.487, 317 HR, 1,596 RBI93 - 3
Wade BoggsRed Sox, Yankees, Rays · 1982-1999.328/.415/.443, 118 HR, 1,014 RBI90 - 4
Darrell EvansGiants, Braves, Tigers · 1969-1989.248/.361/.431, 414 HR, 1,354 RBI88 - 5
Bobby BonillaPirates, Mets, Orioles +5 · 1986-2001.279/.358/.472, 287 HR, 1,173 RBI86 - 6
Ron CeyDodgers, Cubs, Athletics · 1971-1987.261/.354/.445, 316 HR, 1,139 RBI85 - 7
Bill MadlockPirates, Cubs, Giants +3 · 1973-1987.305/.365/.442, 163 HR, 860 RBI83 - 8
Sal BandoAthletics, Brewers · 1966-1981.254/.352/.408, 242 HR, 1,039 RBI82 - 9
Graig NettlesYankees, Guardians, Padres +3 · 1967-1988.248/.329/.421, 390 HR, 1,314 RBI81 - 10
Toby HarrahRangers, Guardians, Yankees · 1969-1986.264/.365/.395, 195 HR, 918 RBI81 - 11
Ken CaminitiAstros, Padres, Braves +1 · 1987-2001.272/.347/.447, 239 HR, 983 RBI80 - 12
Buddy BellGuardians, Rangers, Reds +1 · 1972-1989.279/.341/.406, 201 HR, 1,106 RBI79 - 13
Matt WilliamsGiants, Diamondbacks, Guardians · 1987-2003.268/.317/.489, 378 HR, 1,218 RBI78 - 14
Richie HebnerPirates, Phillies, Tigers +2 · 1968-1985.276/.352/.438, 203 HR, 890 RBI78 - 15
Robin VenturaWhite Sox, Mets, Yankees +1 · 1989-2004.267/.362/.444, 294 HR, 1,182 RBI77 - 16
Tim WallachNationals, Dodgers, Angels · 1980-1996.257/.316/.416, 260 HR, 1,125 RBI77 - 17
Bob HornerBraves, Cardinals · 1978-1988.277/.340/.499, 218 HR, 685 RBI76 - 18
Howard JohnsonMets, Tigers, Rockies +1 · 1982-1995.249/.340/.446, 228 HR, 760 RBI76 - 19
Gary GaettiTwins, Cardinals, Royals +3 · 1981-2000.255/.308/.434, 360 HR, 1,341 RBI75 - 20
Larry ParrishNationals, Rangers, Red Sox · 1974-1988.263/.318/.439, 256 HR, 992 RBI75 - 21
Todd ZeileCardinals, Mets, Rangers +8 · 1989-2004.265/.346/.423, 253 HR, 1,110 RBI75 - 22
Carney LansfordAthletics, Angels, Red Sox · 1978-1992.290/.343/.411, 151 HR, 874 RBI74 - 23
Don MoneyBrewers, Phillies · 1968-1983.261/.328/.406, 176 HR, 729 RBI74 - 24
Doug DeCincesOrioles, Angels, Cardinals · 1973-1987.259/.329/.445, 237 HR, 879 RBI74 - 25
Chris SaboReds, Orioles, White Sox +1 · 1988-1996.268/.326/.445, 116 HR, 426 RBI73
SSShortstops
Top 25 of 35- 1
Robin YountBrewers · 1974-1993.285/.342/.430, 251 HR, 1,406 RBI99 - 2
Cal RipkenOrioles · 1981-2001.276/.340/.447, 431 HR, 1,695 RBI93 - 3
Barry LarkinReds · 1986-2004.295/.371/.444, 198 HR, 960 RBI90 - 4
Alan TrammellTigers · 1977-1996.285/.352/.415, 185 HR, 1,003 RBI88 - 5
Julio FrancoGuardians, Rangers, Braves +5 · 1982-2007.298/.365/.417, 173 HR, 1,194 RBI86 - 6
Jay BellPirates, Diamondbacks, Royals +2 · 1986-2003.265/.343/.416, 195 HR, 860 RBI85 - 7
Tony FernandezBlue Jays, Padres, Guardians +4 · 1983-2001.288/.347/.399, 94 HR, 844 RBI83 - 8
Ozzie SmithCardinals, Padres · 1978-1996.262/.337/.328, 28 HR, 793 RBI82 - 9
Dave ConcepcionReds · 1970-1988.267/.322/.357, 101 HR, 950 RBI81 - 10
Jeff BlauserBraves, Cubs · 1987-1999.262/.354/.406, 122 HR, 513 RBI81 - 11
Roy SmalleyTwins, Yankees, Rangers +1 · 1975-1987.257/.345/.395, 163 HR, 694 RBI80 - 12
Bert CampanerisAthletics, Rangers, Angels +1 · 1964-1983.259/.311/.342, 79 HR, 646 RBI79 - 13
Chris SpeierGiants, Nationals, Cubs +2 · 1971-1989.246/.327/.349, 112 HR, 720 RBI78 - 14
Garry TempletonPadres, Cardinals, Mets · 1976-1991.271/.304/.369, 70 HR, 728 RBI78 - 15
Rick BurlesonRed Sox, Angels, Orioles · 1974-1987.273/.328/.361, 50 HR, 449 RBI77 - 16
Shawon DunstonCubs, Giants, Cardinals +3 · 1985-2002.269/.296/.416, 150 HR, 668 RBI77 - 17
Dickie ThonAstros, Phillies, Angels +3 · 1979-1993.264/.317/.374, 71 HR, 435 RBI76 - 18
Omar VizquelGuardians, Mariners, Giants +3 · 1989-2012.272/.336/.352, 80 HR, 951 RBI76 - 19
Bill RussellDodgers · 1969-1986.263/.310/.338, 46 HR, 627 RBI75 - 20
Bill SpiersAstros, Brewers, Mets · 1989-2001.271/.341/.370, 37 HR, 388 RBI75 - 21
Walt WeissAthletics, Rockies, Braves +1 · 1987-2000.258/.351/.326, 25 HR, 386 RBI75 - 22
Ivan de JesusCubs, Phillies, Dodgers +4 · 1974-1988.254/.323/.326, 21 HR, 324 RBI74 - 23
Larry BowaPhillies, Cubs, Mets · 1970-1985.260/.300/.320, 15 HR, 525 RBI74 - 24
Scott FletcherWhite Sox, Rangers, Red Sox +3 · 1981-1995.262/.332/.342, 34 HR, 510 RBI74 - 25
Greg GagneTwins, Royals, Dodgers · 1983-1997.254/.302/.382, 111 HR, 604 RBI73
OFOutfielders
Top 25 of 90- 1
Barry BondsGiants, Pirates · 1986-2007.298/.444/.607, 762 HR, 1,996 RBI99 - 2
Carl YastrzemskiRed Sox · 1961-1983.285/.379/.462, 452 HR, 1,844 RBI97 - 3
Pete RoseReds, Phillies, Nationals · 1963-1986.303/.375/.409, 160 HR, 1,314 RBI95 - 4
Willie StargellPirates · 1962-1982.282/.360/.529, 475 HR, 1,540 RBI93 - 5
Reggie JacksonAthletics, Angels, Yankees +1 · 1967-1987.262/.356/.490, 563 HR, 1,702 RBI92 - 6
Gary SheffieldMarlins, Dodgers, Yankees +5 · 1988-2009.292/.393/.514, 509 HR, 1,676 RBI91 - 7
Ken GriffeyMariners, Reds, White Sox · 1989-2010.284/.370/.538, 630 HR, 1,836 RBI90 - 8
Dave WinfieldYankees, Padres, Angels +3 · 1973-1995.283/.353/.475, 465 HR, 1,833 RBI89 - 9
Larry WalkerRockies, Nationals, Cardinals · 1989-2005.313/.400/.565, 383 HR, 1,311 RBI89 - 10
Tony GwynnPadres · 1982-2001.338/.388/.459, 135 HR, 1,138 RBI88 - 11
Rickey HendersonAthletics, Yankees, Padres +6 · 1979-2003.279/.401/.419, 297 HR, 1,115 RBI87 - 12
Sammy SosaCubs, White Sox, Rangers +1 · 1989-2007.273/.344/.534, 609 HR, 1,667 RBI87 - 13
Dave ParkerPirates, Reds, Athletics +3 · 1973-1991.290/.339/.471, 339 HR, 1,493 RBI86 - 14
Jim RiceRed Sox · 1974-1989.298/.352/.502, 382 HR, 1,451 RBI86 - 15
Andre DawsonNationals, Cubs, Red Sox +1 · 1976-1996.279/.323/.482, 438 HR, 1,591 RBI85 - 16
Dale MurphyBraves, Phillies, Rockies · 1976-1993.265/.346/.469, 398 HR, 1,266 RBI85 - 17
Reggie SmithRed Sox, Dodgers, Cardinals +1 · 1966-1982.287/.366/.489, 314 HR, 1,092 RBI84 - 18
Rusty StaubMets, Astros, Tigers +2 · 1963-1985.279/.362/.431, 292 HR, 1,466 RBI84 - 19
Dwight EvansRed Sox, Orioles · 1972-1991.272/.370/.470, 385 HR, 1,384 RBI83 - 20
Minnie MiñosoWhite Sox, Guardians, Rangers +1 · 1949-1980.298/.389/.459, 186 HR, 1,023 RBI83 - 21
Tim RainesNationals, White Sox, Yankees +3 · 1979-2002.294/.385/.425, 170 HR, 980 RBI83 - 22
Fred LynnRed Sox, Angels, Orioles +2 · 1974-1990.283/.360/.484, 306 HR, 1,111 RBI82 - 23
George FosterReds, Mets, Giants +1 · 1969-1986.274/.338/.480, 348 HR, 1,239 RBI82 - 24
Jack ClarkGiants, Cardinals, Padres +2 · 1975-1992.267/.379/.476, 340 HR, 1,180 RBI82 - 25
Albert BelleGuardians, White Sox, Orioles · 1989-2000.295/.369/.564, 381 HR, 1,239 RBI81
DHDesignated hitters
Top 15 of 15- 1
Edgar MartinezMariners · 1987-2004.312/.418/.515, 309 HR, 1,261 RBI99 - 2
Paul MolitorBrewers, Twins, Blue Jays · 1978-1998.306/.369/.448, 234 HR, 1,307 RBI93 - 3
Harold BainesWhite Sox, Orioles, Athletics +2 · 1980-2001.289/.356/.465, 384 HR, 1,628 RBI90 - 4
Hal McRaeRoyals, Reds · 1968-1987.290/.351/.454, 191 HR, 1,097 RBI88 - 5
Brian DowningAngels, White Sox, Rangers · 1973-1992.267/.370/.425, 275 HR, 1,073 RBI86 - 6
Don BaylorAngels, Orioles, Yankees +3 · 1970-1988.260/.342/.436, 338 HR, 1,276 RBI85 - 7
Andre ThorntonGuardians, Cubs, Nationals · 1973-1987.254/.360/.452, 253 HR, 895 RBI83 - 8
Cliff JohnsonBlue Jays, Astros, Yankees +4 · 1972-1986.258/.355/.459, 196 HR, 699 RBI82 - 9
Ken PhelpsMariners, Yankees, Athletics +3 · 1980-1990.239/.374/.480, 123 HR, 313 RBI81 - 10
Mitchell PageAthletics, Pirates · 1977-1984.266/.346/.429, 72 HR, 259 RBI81 - 11
Larry SheetsOrioles, Tigers, Mariners · 1984-1993.266/.321/.437, 94 HR, 339 RBI80 - 12
Terry CrowleyOrioles, Reds, Nationals +1 · 1969-1983.250/.345/.375, 42 HR, 229 RBI79 - 13
Jose MoralesNationals, Twins, Dodgers +2 · 1973-1984.287/.332/.408, 26 HR, 207 RBI78 - 14
Sam HornOrioles, Red Sox, Guardians +1 · 1987-1995.240/.328/.468, 62 HR, 179 RBI78 - 15
Glenn AdamsTwins, Giants, Blue Jays · 1975-1982.280/.324/.398, 34 HR, 225 RBI77
SPStarting pitchers
Top 25 of 90- 1
Roger ClemensRed Sox, Yankees, Astros +1 · 1984-2007354-184, 3.12 ERA, 4,672 K99 - 2
Greg MadduxBraves, Cubs, Padres +1 · 1986-2008355-227, 3.16 ERA, 3,371 K97 - 3
Randy JohnsonMariners, Diamondbacks, Yankees +3 · 1988-2009303-166, 3.29 ERA, 4,875 K95 - 4
Tom SeaverMets, Reds, White Sox +1 · 1967-1986311-205, 2.86 ERA, 3,640 K93 - 5
Gaylord PerryGiants, Guardians, Rangers +5 · 1962-1983314-265, 3.11 ERA, 3,534 K92 - 6
Jim PalmerOrioles · 1965-1984268-152, 2.86 ERA, 2,212 K91 - 7
Nolan RyanAngels, Astros, Rangers +1 · 1966-1993324-292, 3.19 ERA, 5,714 K90 - 8
Steve CarltonPhillies, Cardinals, Guardians +3 · 1965-1988329-244, 3.22 ERA, 4,136 K89 - 9
Tom GlavineBraves, Mets · 1987-2008305-203, 3.54 ERA, 2,607 K89 - 10
Kevin BrownRangers, Dodgers, Marlins +3 · 1986-2005211-144, 3.28 ERA, 2,397 K88 - 11
Bert BlylevenTwins, Pirates, Guardians +2 · 1970-1992287-250, 3.31 ERA, 3,701 K87 - 12
Don SuttonDodgers, Angels, Brewers +2 · 1966-1988324-256, 3.26 ERA, 3,574 K87 - 13
John SmoltzBraves, Red Sox, Cardinals · 1988-2009213-155, 3.33 ERA, 3,084 K86 - 14
Phil NiekroBraves, Yankees, Guardians +1 · 1964-1987318-274, 3.35 ERA, 3,342 K86 - 15
Curt SchillingPhillies, Red Sox, Diamondbacks +2 · 1988-2007216-146, 3.46 ERA, 3,116 K85 - 16
Fergie JenkinsCubs, Rangers, Red Sox +1 · 1965-1983284-226, 3.34 ERA, 3,192 K85 - 17
David ConeMets, Yankees, Royals +2 · 1986-2003194-126, 3.46 ERA, 2,668 K84 - 18
Tommy JohnWhite Sox, Yankees, Dodgers +3 · 1963-1989288-231, 3.34 ERA, 2,245 K84 - 19
Bret SaberhagenRoyals, Mets, Red Sox +1 · 1984-2001167-117, 3.34 ERA, 1,715 K83 - 20
Chuck FinleyAngels, Guardians, Cardinals · 1986-2002200-173, 3.85 ERA, 2,610 K83 - 21
Vida BlueAthletics, Giants, Royals · 1969-1986209-161, 3.27 ERA, 2,175 K83 - 22
Dave StiebBlue Jays, White Sox · 1979-1998176-137, 3.44 ERA, 1,669 K82 - 23
Frank TananaTigers, Angels, Rangers +3 · 1973-1993240-236, 3.66 ERA, 2,773 K82 - 24
Jack MorrisTigers, Blue Jays, Twins +1 · 1977-1994254-186, 3.90 ERA, 2,478 K82 - 25
Dennis MartinezOrioles, Nationals, Guardians +2 · 1976-1998245-193, 3.70 ERA, 2,149 K81
RPRelief pitchers
Top 25 of 60- 1
Dennis EckersleyAthletics, Red Sox, Cardinals +2 · 1975-1998390 SV, 3.50 ERA, 2,401 K99 - 2
Rich GossageYankees, Padres, White Sox +6 · 1972-1994310 SV, 3.01 ERA, 1,502 K96 - 3
Rollie FingersAthletics, Padres, Brewers · 1968-1985341 SV, 2.90 ERA, 1,299 K93 - 4
Tom GordonRoyals, Red Sox, Yankees +5 · 1988-2009158 SV, 3.96 ERA, 1,928 K92 - 5
Lee SmithCubs, Cardinals, Red Sox +5 · 1980-1997478 SV, 3.03 ERA, 1,251 K90 - 6
John FrancoMets, Reds, Astros · 1984-2005424 SV, 2.89 ERA, 975 K89 - 7
Dan QuisenberryRoyals, Cardinals, Giants · 1979-1990244 SV, 2.76 ERA, 379 K88 - 8
Doug JonesGuardians, Astros, Brewers +4 · 1982-2000303 SV, 3.30 ERA, 909 K87 - 9
Sparky LyleYankees, Red Sox, Rangers +2 · 1967-1982238 SV, 2.88 ERA, 873 K86 - 10
Bruce SutterCubs, Cardinals, Braves · 1976-1988300 SV, 2.83 ERA, 861 K85 - 11
Greg SwindellDiamondbacks, Guardians, Twins +3 · 1986-20027 SV, 3.86 ERA, 1,542 K85 - 12
Dave RighettiYankees, Giants, Blue Jays +2 · 1979-1995252 SV, 3.46 ERA, 1,112 K84 - 13
Bob StanleyRed Sox · 1977-1989132 SV, 3.64 ERA, 693 K83 - 14
Mike MarshallNationals, Dodgers, Twins +6 · 1967-1981188 SV, 3.14 ERA, 880 K83 - 15
Ken ForschAstros, Angels · 1970-198651 SV, 3.37 ERA, 1,047 K82 - 16
Kent TekulvePirates, Phillies, Reds · 1974-1989184 SV, 2.85 ERA, 779 K82 - 17
John WettelandRangers, Nationals, Yankees +1 · 1989-2000330 SV, 2.93 ERA, 804 K81 - 18
Rick AguileraTwins, Mets, Cubs +1 · 1985-2000318 SV, 3.57 ERA, 1,030 K81 - 19
Tom HenkeBlue Jays, Rangers, Cardinals · 1982-1995311 SV, 2.67 ERA, 861 K81 - 20
Jeff MontgomeryRoyals, Reds · 1987-1999304 SV, 3.27 ERA, 733 K80 - 21
Rick HoneycuttAthletics, Dodgers, Rangers +3 · 1977-199738 SV, 3.72 ERA, 1,038 K80 - 22
Jesse OroscoMets, Orioles, Guardians +6 · 1979-2003144 SV, 3.16 ERA, 1,179 K79 - 23
Jose MesaGuardians, Phillies, Mariners +5 · 1987-2007321 SV, 4.36 ERA, 1,038 K79 - 24
Ron ReedPhillies, Braves, White Sox +1 · 1966-1984103 SV, 3.46 ERA, 1,481 K79 - 25
Jeff ReardonNationals, Twins, Red Sox +4 · 1979-1994367 SV, 3.16 ERA, 877 K78
About this pool
- Who is the highest rated player in the 1980s pool?
- Johnny Bench (catcher, Reds) at 99, from .267/.342/.476, 389 HR, 1,376 RBI.
- Who is the best catcher to draft from the 1980s pool?
- Johnny Bench is rated 99: .267/.342/.476, 389 HR, 1,376 RBI.
- Who is the best first baseman to draft from the 1980s pool?
- Willie McCovey is rated 99: .270/.374/.515, 521 HR, 1,555 RBI.
- Who is the best second baseman to draft from the 1980s pool?
- Joe Morgan is rated 99: .271/.392/.427, 268 HR, 1,133 RBI.
- Who is the best third baseman to draft from the 1980s pool?
- Mike Schmidt is rated 99: .267/.380/.527, 548 HR, 1,595 RBI.
- How many players can be drafted from the 1980s pool?
- 430 players, the best at each position deep enough for eight teams to fill every lineup slot about three times over. Anyone who played from 1980 to 1989.