1988 Chicago White Sox

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
Jeff Bittiger	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.23	Average (49) — 125 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 61.67 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.
Joel Davis	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	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.
John Davis	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.67	6.64	Below average (38) — 207 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 6.64 over 63.67 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.
Shawn Hillegas	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	3.15	Average (53) — 69 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 40.00 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.
Ricky Horton	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	109.33	4.86	Below average (44) — 182 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 109.33 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.
Barry Jones	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	2.42	Average (54) — 52 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 2.42 over 26.00 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.
Dave LaPoint	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.33	3.40	Average (54) — 52 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 161.33 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.
Bill Long	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.00	4.03	Average (49) — 125 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 174.00 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.
Ravelo Manzanillo	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	5.79	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.
Tom McCarthy	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	1.38	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.
Jack McDowell	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.67	3.97	Average (50) — 109 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 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.
Donn Pall	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.45	Average (51) — 96 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 28.67 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.
Ken Patterson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	4.79	Average (48) — 136 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 20.67 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.
John Pawlowski	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	8.36	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.
Mélido Pérez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.00	3.79	Average (51) — 96 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 197.00 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.
Adam Peterson	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Jerry Reuss	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.00	3.44	Average (53) — 69 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 183.00 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.
Steve Rosenberg	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	4.30	Average (49) — 125 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 46.00 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.
José Segura	Pitchers	36	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bobby Thigpen	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	3.30	Average (53) — 69 of 210 pitchers in the available 1988 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 90.00 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.
Carl Willis	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	8.25	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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	72	batting	253	70	19	.277	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 at-bats and 19 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.
Ron Karkovice	Catchers	5	batting	115	20	3	.174	—	—	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 115 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.
Mark Salas	Catchers	27	batting	196	49	3	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Mike Diaz	Infielders	20	batting	152	36	3	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 269 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Ozzie Guillén	Infielders	13	batting	566	148	0	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 192 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 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.
Donnie Hill	Infielders	15	batting	221	48	2	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 379 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Steve Lyons	Infielders	12	batting	472	127	5	.269	—	—	Average (53) — 128 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 472 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.
Fred Manrique	Infielders	10	batting	345	81	5	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
Carlos Martínez	Infielders	24	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.
Russ Morman	Infielders	14	batting	75	18	0	.240	—	—	Average (49) — 269 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Kelly Paris	Infielders	28	batting	44	11	3	.250	—	—	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.
Sap Randall	Infielders	30	batting	12	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.
Greg Walker	Infielders	29	batting	377	93	8	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Mike Woodard	Infielders	20	batting	45	6	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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	599	166	13	.277	—	—	Average (56) — 71 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 at-bats and 13 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.
Daryl Boston	Outfielders	8	batting	281	61	15	.217	—	—	Average (49) — 269 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 281 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.
Iván Calderón	Outfielders	22	batting	264	56	14	.212	—	—	Average (48) — 302 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
Dave Gallagher	Outfielders	17	batting	347	105	5	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 347 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.
Lance Johnson	Outfielders	1	batting	124	23	0	.185	—	—	Below average (42) — 425 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Dan Pasqua	Outfielders	44	batting	422	96	20	.227	—	—	Average (50) — 232 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 at-bats and 20 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.
Gary Redus	Outfielders	21	batting	262	69	6	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 128 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 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.
Kenny Williams	Outfielders	7	batting	220	35	8	.159	—	—	Below average (39) — 442 of 447 batters in the available 1988 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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.
Jerry Hairston	Outfielders	36	batting	2	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.

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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 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:42:04.619274+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.