1968 New York Yankees

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
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	267.33	2.05	Strong (61) — 6 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.05 over 267.33 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.
Steve Barber	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.33	3.23	Average (49) — 83 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 128.33 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.
Jim Bouton	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	3.68	Average (47) — 102 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 44.00 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.
John Cumberland	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Al Downing	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.33	3.52	Average (48) — 89 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 61.33 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.
Steve Hamilton	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.13	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.
Lindy McDaniel	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.75	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.
Bill Monbouquette	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.33	4.43	Below average (41) — 131 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.43 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.
Fritz Peterson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.33	2.63	Average (55) — 32 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 212.33 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.
Mel Stottlemyre	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	278.67	2.45	Average (57) — 16 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 278.67 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.
Fred Talbot	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.00	3.36	Average (48) — 89 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.36 over 99.00 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.
Thad Tillotson	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.35	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.
Joe Verbanic	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.00	3.15	Average (50) — 75 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 97.00 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.
Dooley Womack	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.21	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.
John Wyatt	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.16	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.
Frank Fernández	Catchers	38	batting	135	23	7	.170	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Jake Gibbs	Catchers	41	batting	423	90	3	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Ellie Rodríguez	Catchers	23	batting	24	5	0	.208	—	—	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.
Rubén Amaro	Infielders	12	batting	41	5	0	.122	—	—	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.
Horace Clarke	Infielders	20	batting	579	133	2	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 216 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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.
Bobby Cox	Infielders	14	batting	437	100	7	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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.
Mike Ferraro	Infielders	26	batting	87	14	0	.161	—	—	Below average (43) — 303 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Dick Howser	Infielders	10	batting	150	23	0	.153	—	—	Below average (40) — 322 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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 Mantle	Infielders	7	batting	435	103	18	.237	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Gene Michael	Infielders	17	both	116	23	1	.198	—	0.00	Average (46) — 254 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Charley Smith	Infielders	6	batting	70	16	1	.229	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Tony Solaita	Infielders	51	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.
Tom Tresh	Infielders	15	batting	507	99	11	.195	—	—	Below average (44) — 290 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 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.
Rocky Colavito	Outfielders	29	both	91	20	5	.220	—	0.00	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Andy Kosco	Outfielders	28	batting	466	112	15	.240	—	—	Average (53) — 105 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 466 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.
Joe Pepitone	Outfielders	25	batting	380	93	15	.245	—	—	Average (55) — 70 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
Bill Robinson	Outfielders	11	batting	342	82	6	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 149 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 342 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.
Steve Whitaker	Outfielders	9	batting	60	7	0	.117	—	—	Below average (42) — 314 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Roy White	Outfielders	21,48	batting	577	154	17	.267	—	—	Average (58) — 34 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 577 at-bats and 17 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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:09:13.158650+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.