1968 Cincinnati Reds

Franchise seasons · 1960s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Ted Abernathy	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.46	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.
Gerry Arrigo	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.33	3.33	Average (48) — 89 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 205.33 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.
Clay Carroll	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.29	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 Cloninger	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	4.04	Below average (43) — 125 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 91.33 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.
George Culver	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	3.23	Average (49) — 83 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 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.
Ted Davidson	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Bill Kelso	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.00	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 Lee	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.15	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.
Jim Maloney	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.00	3.61	Average (45) — 116 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.61 over 207.00 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.
Billy McCool	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.97	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.
Dan McGinn	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.25	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.
Gary Nolan	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	150.00	2.40	Average (56) — 24 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 150.00 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.
Milt Pappas	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.67	5.60	Below average (35) — 140 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 over 62.67 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.
Mel Queen	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	5.89	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.
Jay Ritchie	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.61	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.
John Tsitouris	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	7.11	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.
Johnny Bench	Catchers	5	batting	564	155	15	.275	—	—	Average (59) — 28 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 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.
Pat Corrales	Catchers	7	batting	56	15	0	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Jimmie Schaffer	Catchers	25	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.
Leo Cárdenas	Infielders	16	batting	452	106	7	.235	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Tommy Helms	Infielders	19	batting	507	146	2	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 28 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 507 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.
Bob Johnson	Infielders	6	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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.
Lee May	Infielders	23	batting	559	162	22	.290	—	—	Strong (63) — 11 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 22 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.
Hal McRae	Infielders	11	batting	51	10	0	.196	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
Don Pavletich	Infielders	8	batting	98	28	2	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Tony Pérez	Infielders	24	batting	625	176	18	.282	—	—	Strong (61) — 18 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 625 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.
Chico Ruiz	Infielders	15	batting	139	36	0	.259	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Fred Whitfield	Infielders	17	batting	171	44	6	.257	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Woody Woodward	Infielders	6	batting	119	29	0	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Jim Beauchamp	Outfielders	55	batting	57	15	2	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Alex Johnson	Outfielders	29	batting	603	188	2	.312	—	—	Strong (63) — 11 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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.
Mack Jones	Outfielders	12	batting	234	59	10	.252	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 at-bats and 10 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.
Vada Pinson	Outfielders	28	batting	499	135	5	.271	—	—	Average (56) — 56 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Pete Rose	Outfielders	14	batting	626	210	10	.335	—	—	Strong (69) — 1 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 626 at-bats and 10 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:07:31.559661+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.