1996 Cincinnati Reds

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
Jeff Brantley	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.41	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 Burba	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	3.83	Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 195.00 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.
Giovanni Carrara	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	5.87	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.87 over 23.00 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.
Héctor Carrasco	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.75	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.
Xavier Hernandez	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Kevin Jarvis	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.33	5.98	Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.98 over 120.33 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.
Derek Lilliquist	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.36	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.
Curt Lyons	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	4.50	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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Chuck McElroy	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.57	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.
Marcus Moore	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.81	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.
Mike Morgan	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	2.30	Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 over 27.33 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 Portugal	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	156.00	3.98	Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.98 over 156.00 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.
Tim Pugh	Pitchers	40,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.49	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.
Mike Remlinger	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.60	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.
Johnny Ruffin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.49	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.
Roger Salkeld	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.00	5.20	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.20 over 116.00 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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	6.01	Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.01 over 67.33 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.
Scott Service	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.94	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.
Jeff Shaw	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.49	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 Smiley	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.33	3.64	Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 217.33 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.
Lee Smith	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.06	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 Spradlin	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Scott Sullivan	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Brook Fordyce	Catchers	51	batting	7	2	0	.286	—	—	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.
Joe Oliver	Catchers	9	batting	289	70	11	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Eddie Taubensee	Catchers	10	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.
Tim Belk	Infielders	39	batting	15	3	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.
Bret Boone	Infielders	29	batting	520	121	12	.233	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
Jeff Branson	Infielders	20,45	batting	311	76	9	.244	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 311 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.
Willie Greene	Infielders	12	batting	287	70	19	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.
Barry Larkin	Infielders	11	batting	517	154	33	.298	—	—	Strong (60) — 36 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 at-bats and 33 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.
Hal Morris	Infielders	23	batting	528	165	16	.313	—	—	Average (59) — 44 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 16 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.
Eduardo Pérez	Infielders	30	batting	36	8	3	.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.
Chris Sabo	Infielders	17	batting	125	32	3	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Eric Anthony	Outfielders	19	batting	123	30	8	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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.
Vince Coleman	Outfielders	30	batting	84	13	1	.155	—	—	Below average (41) — 463 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Eric Davis	Outfielders	44	batting	415	119	26	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 at-bats and 26 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 Gibralter	Outfielders	33	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.
Curtis Goodwin	Outfielders	00	batting	136	31	0	.228	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Lenny Harris	Outfielders	28	batting	302	86	5	.285	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Thomas Howard	Outfielders	22	batting	360	98	6	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Mike Kelly	Outfielders	15	batting	49	9	1	.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.
Keith Mitchell	Outfielders	7	batting	15	4	1	.267	—	—	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.
Kevin Mitchell	Outfielders	7	batting	114	37	6	.325	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 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.
Chad Mottola	Outfielders	54	batting	79	17	3	.215	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
Eric Owens	Outfielders	18	batting	205	41	0	.200	—	—	Below average (40) — 472 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Reggie Sanders	Outfielders	16	batting	287	72	14	.251	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 287 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.

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

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:26:29.315504+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.