1996 Cleveland Indians

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
Brian Anderson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	4.91	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 51.33 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.
Paul Assenmacher	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.09	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.
Alan Embree	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.39	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.
Danny Graves	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.55	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.
Orel Hershiser	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.00	4.24	Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 206.00 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.
Albie Lopez	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.00	6.39	Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 over 62.00 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.
Dennis Martínez	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.00	4.50	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 112.00 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.
Jack McDowell	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.00	5.11	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.11 over 192.00 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.
Kent Mercker	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.09	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.
José Mesa	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.73	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.
Charles Nagy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	222.00	3.41	Average (57) — 11 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 222.00 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.
Chad Ogea	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.67	4.79	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 over 146.67 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.
Eric Plunk	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.43	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.
Jim Poole	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.04	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 Roa	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.80	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.
Paul Shuey	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.85	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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	6.59	Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.36	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.
Sandy Alomar Jr.	Catchers	15	batting	418	110	11	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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.
Einar Díaz	Catchers	2	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.
Tony Peña	Catchers	17	batting	174	34	1	.195	—	—	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 174 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.
Carlos Baerga	Infielders	9	batting	424	113	10	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Casey Candaele	Infielders	26	batting	44	11	1	.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.
Mark Carreon	Infielders	4	batting	142	46	2	.324	—	—	Average (56) — 84 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 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.
Álvaro Espinoza	Infielders	10	batting	112	25	4	.223	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 112 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.
Julio Franco	Infielders	23	batting	432	139	14	.322	—	—	Strong (61) — 30 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 432 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.
Damian Jackson	Infielders	9	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Jeff Kent	Infielders	12	batting	102	27	3	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Scott Leius	Infielders	30	batting	43	6	1	.140	—	—	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.
Eddie Murray	Infielders	33	batting	336	88	12	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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.
Gerónimo Peña	Infielders	27	batting	9	1	1	.111	—	—	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.
Herbert Perry	Infielders	36	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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 Seitzer	Infielders	20	batting	83	32	1	.386	—	—	Average (59) — 44 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Jim Thome	Infielders	25	batting	505	157	38	.311	—	—	Strong (63) — 16 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 505 at-bats and 38 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.
José Vizcaíno	Infielders	10	batting	179	51	0	.285	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Omar Vizquel	Infielders	13	batting	542	161	9	.297	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 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.
Albert Belle	Outfielders	8	batting	602	187	48	.311	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 at-bats and 48 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.
Jeromy Burnitz	Outfielders	20	batting	128	36	7	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Brian Giles	Outfielders	22	batting	121	43	5	.355	—	—	Strong (60) — 36 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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.
Wayne Kirby	Outfielders	35	batting	16	4	0	.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.
Kenny Lofton	Outfielders	7	batting	662	210	14	.317	—	—	Strong (60) — 36 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 662 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.
Manny Ramírez	Outfielders	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.
Ryan Thompson	Outfielders	46	batting	22	7	1	.318	—	—	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.
Nigel Wilson	Outfielders	48	batting	12	3	2	.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.

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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 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:26:51.658156+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.