1996 Atlanta Braves

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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 Avery	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	4.47	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 131.00 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 Bielecki	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	2.63	Average (57) — 11 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 75.33 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.
Pedro Borbón, Jr.	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.75	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.
Joe Borowski	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.85	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.
Brad Clontz	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.69	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 Glavine	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.33	2.98	Average (59) — 3 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 over 235.33 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.
Dean Hartgraves	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.34	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.
Kevin Lomon	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.91	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.
Greg Maddux	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	245.00	2.72	Strong (60) — 2 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 245.00 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.
Greg McMichael	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.22	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.
Denny Neagle	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	5.59	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 38.67 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.
Jason Schmidt	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.67	6.75	Average (46) — 223 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 58.67 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.
Carl Schutz	Pitchers	49	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.
John Smoltz	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.67	2.94	Average (59) — 3 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.94 over 253.67 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.
Tom Thobe	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.50	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.
Terrell Wade	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	2.97	Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 69.67 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 Wohlers	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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.
Brad Woodall	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	7.32	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 Ayrault	Catchers	30	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Javy López	Catchers	8	batting	489	138	23	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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.
Eddie Pérez	Catchers	12	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.
Rafael Belliard	Infielders	2	batting	142	24	0	.169	—	—	Below average (38) — 477 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Jeff Blauser	Infielders	4	batting	265	65	10	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Ed Giovanola	Infielders	11,17,30	batting	82	19	0	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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 Graffanino	Infielders	14	batting	46	8	0	.174	—	—	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.
Tyler Houston	Infielders	5	batting	27	6	1	.222	—	—	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.
Chipper Jones	Infielders	10	batting	598	185	30	.309	—	—	Strong (61) — 30 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 598 at-bats and 30 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 Lemke	Infielders	20	batting	498	127	5	.255	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 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.
Pablo Martínez	Infielders	5	batting	2	1	0	.500	—	—	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 McGriff	Infielders	27	batting	617	182	28	.295	—	—	Average (58) — 57 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 617 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.
Mike Mordecai	Infielders	16	batting	108	26	2	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 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.
Terry Pendleton	Infielders	5	batting	162	33	4	.204	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Danny Bautista	Outfielders	15	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
Jermaine Dye	Outfielders	24	batting	292	82	12	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 292 at-bats and 12 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.
Marquis Grissom	Outfielders	9	batting	671	207	23	.308	—	—	Average (59) — 44 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 671 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.
Andruw Jones	Outfielders	25	batting	106	23	5	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
David Justice	Outfielders	23	batting	140	45	6	.321	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Ryan Klesko	Outfielders	18	batting	528	149	34	.282	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 34 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.
Luis Polonia	Outfielders	17	batting	31	13	0	.419	—	—	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.
Dwight Smith	Outfielders	7	batting	153	31	3	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 435 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Jerome Walton	Outfielders	19	batting	47	16	1	.340	—	—	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.
Mark Whiten	Outfielders	25	batting	90	23	3	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.

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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: 1996 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:24:35.349381+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.