1988 Baltimore Orioles

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Don Aase	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	4.05	Average (50) — 109 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 46.67 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.
Jeff Ballard	Pitchers	29,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	4.40	Average (47) — 151 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 153.33 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	—	—	—	—	171.67	4.30	Average (47) — 151 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 171.67 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 Boddicker	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.00	3.86	Average (50) — 109 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 147.00 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.
Gordon Dillard	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	6.00	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.
John Habyan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	4.30	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.
Pete Harnisch	Pitchers	42	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.
Scott McGregor	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	8.83	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	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.00	0.72	Average (58) — 18 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 0.72 over 25.00 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 Morgan	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.33	5.43	Below average (43) — 187 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.43 over 71.33 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.
Tom Niedenfuer	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	3.51	Average (52) — 78 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 59.00 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.
Dickie Noles	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	24.30	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.
Gregg Olson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	3.27	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.
Oswaldo Peraza	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	5.55	Below average (41) — 195 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.55 over 86.00 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.
Bill Scherrer	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	13.50	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.
Curt Schilling	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	9.82	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	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.40	Average (53) — 69 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 129.67 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.
Doug Sisk	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.33	3.72	Average (51) — 96 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 94.33 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 Thurmond	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.67	4.58	Average (47) — 151 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 74.67 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.
Jay Tibbs	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.67	5.39	Below average (40) — 201 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 5.39 over 158.67 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.
Mark Williamson	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.67	4.90	Below average (44) — 182 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.90 over 117.67 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.
Terry Kennedy	Catchers	15	batting	265	60	3	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 364 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Carl Nichols	Catchers	26	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mickey Tettleton	Catchers	14	batting	283	74	11	.261	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Rene Gonzales	Infielders	88	batting	237	51	2	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 379 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Eddie Murray	Infielders	33	batting	603	171	28	.284	—	—	Strong (60) — 23 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 at-bats and 28 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	3,7	batting	512	103	2	.207	—	—	Below average (40) — 441 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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	575	152	23	.264	—	—	Average (55) — 89 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 at-bats and 23 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.
Wade Rowdon	Infielders	11	batting	30	3	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.
Rick Schu	Infielders	13,25	batting	270	69	4	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 192 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Jim Traber	Infielders	28	batting	352	78	10	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 352 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.
Craig Worthington	Infielders	3	batting	81	15	2	.185	—	—	Average (45) — 379 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Brady Anderson	Outfielders	16	batting	177	35	1	.198	—	—	Below average (43) — 413 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Butch Davis	Outfielders	25	batting	25	6	0	.240	—	—	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 Dwyer	Outfielders	9	batting	53	12	0	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Ken Gerhart	Outfielders	38	batting	262	51	9	.195	—	—	Below average (44) — 399 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 262 at-bats and 9 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 Hughes	Outfielders	35	batting	108	21	2	.194	—	—	Average (45) — 379 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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.
Tito Landrum	Outfielders	30	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Fred Lynn	Outfielders	19	batting	301	76	18	.252	—	—	Average (55) — 89 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Joe Orsulak	Outfielders	6	batting	379	109	8	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 56 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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 Sheets	Outfielders	18,19	batting	452	104	10	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Pete Stanicek	Outfielders	17	batting	261	60	4	.230	—	—	Average (47) — 331 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Jeff Stone	Outfielders	1	batting	61	10	0	.164	—	—	Below average (44) — 399 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.

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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: 1988 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1988 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:40:56.772071+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.