1968 Cleveland Indians

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
Steve Bailey	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Eddie Fisher	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.85	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.
Rob Gardner	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Tommy Gramly	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Steve Hargan	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.33	4.15	Below average (40) — 134 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 158.33 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 Hedlund	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Hal Kurtz	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.21	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.
Sam McDowell	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	269.00	1.81	Strong (64) — 3 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 1.81 over 269.00 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 Paul	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.67	3.93	Below average (44) — 120 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 over 91.67 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.
Horacio Piña	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	1.72	Average (55) — 32 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 1.72 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.
Billy Rohr	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.87	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.
Vicente Romo	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.62	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.
Sonny Siebert	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.00	2.97	Average (51) — 66 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 206.00 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.
Darrell Sutherland	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.10	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 Tiant	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	258.33	1.60	Strong (66) — 2 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 1.60 over 258.33 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.
Stan Williams	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.33	2.50	Average (56) — 24 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.50 over 194.33 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.
Joe Azcue	Catchers	7	batting	357	100	4	.280	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 357 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.
Ray Fosse	Catchers	8	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.
Duke Sims	Catchers	9	batting	361	90	11	.249	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
Ken Suarez	Catchers	7	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Max Alvis	Infielders	10	batting	452	101	8	.223	—	—	Average (49) — 194 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 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.
Larry Brown	Infielders	16	batting	495	116	6	.234	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Vern Fuller	Infielders	13	batting	244	59	0	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Billy Harris	Infielders	15	batting	94	20	0	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Tony Horton	Infielders	11	batting	477	119	14	.249	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 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.
Lou Klimchock	Infielders	24	batting	15	2	0	.133	—	—	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.
Eddie Leon	Infielders	24	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.
Dave Nelson	Infielders	14	batting	189	44	0	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Chico Salmon	Infielders	17	batting	276	59	3	.214	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Willie Smith	Infielders	22	both	42	6	0	.143	—	0.00	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.
José Cardenal	Outfielders	1	batting	583	150	7	.257	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 583 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.
Vic Davalillo	Outfielders	25	batting	180	43	2	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 180 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.
Jimmie Hall	Outfielders	20	batting	111	22	1	.198	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Tommy Harper	Outfielders	21	batting	235	51	6	.217	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Lou Johnson	Outfielders	22	batting	202	52	5	.257	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Lee Maye	Outfielders	26	batting	299	84	4	.281	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Lou Piniella	Outfielders	23	batting	5	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.
Richie Scheinblum	Outfielders	28	batting	55	12	0	.218	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Russ Snyder	Outfielders	27	batting	217	61	2	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 56 of 326 batters in the available 1968 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.
José Vidal	Outfielders	29	batting	54	9	2	.167	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Leon Wagner	Outfielders	27	batting	49	9	0	.184	—	—	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.
Russ Nagelson	Outfielders	25	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.

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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 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:07:43.472360+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.