1996 New York Yankees

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 Boehringer	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	5.44	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.44 over 46.33 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.
Ricky Bones	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	14.14	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.
Billy Brewer	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.53	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.
David Cone	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.00	2.88	Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 72.00 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.
Paul Gibson	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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.
Dwight Gooden	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	170.67	5.01	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 170.67 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.
Steve Howe	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.35	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.
Mark Hutton	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	5.04	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 30.33 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 Kamieniecki	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	11.12	Below average (43) — 253 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 11.12 over 22.67 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.
Jimmy Key	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.33	4.68	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 169.33 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.
Graeme Lloyd	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	17.47	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 Mecir	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.13	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.
Ramiro Mendoza	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	6.79	Average (46) — 223 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.79 over 53.00 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.
Jeff Nelson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.36	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.
Dave Pavlas	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.35	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.
Andy Pettitte	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.00	3.87	Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 221.00 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.
Dale Polley	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.89	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.
Mariano Rivera	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.09	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.
Kenny Rogers	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.00	4.68	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 179.00 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.
David Weathers	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	9.35	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 Wetteland	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.83	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.
Wally Whitehurst	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	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.
Bob Wickman	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.67	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 Girardi	Catchers	25	batting	422	124	2	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Jim Leyritz	Catchers	13	batting	265	70	7	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 234 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 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.
Tim McIntosh	Catchers	60	batting	3	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.
Jorge Posada	Catchers	55	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	12	batting	501	156	2	.311	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 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.
Mariano Duncan	Infielders	18	batting	400	136	8	.340	—	—	Strong (62) — 24 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 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.
Robert Eenhoorn	Infielders	20	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	45	batting	200	52	13	.260	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Andy Fox	Infielders	26	batting	189	37	3	.196	—	—	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 189 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.
Charlie Hayes	Infielders	33	batting	67	19	2	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Matt Howard	Infielders	38,99	batting	54	11	1	.204	—	—	Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Derek Jeter	Infielders	2	batting	582	183	10	.314	—	—	Average (59) — 44 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 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.
Pat Kelly	Infielders	14	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	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.
Tino Martinez	Infielders	24	batting	595	174	25	.292	—	—	Average (57) — 65 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 at-bats and 25 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 Sojo	Infielders	19	batting	40	11	0	.275	—	—	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.
Mike Aldrete	Outfielders	20	both	68	17	3	.250	—	0.00	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Dion James	Outfielders	39	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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.
Paul O'Neill	Outfielders	21	batting	546	165	19	.302	—	—	Average (58) — 57 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
Tim Raines	Outfielders	31	batting	201	57	9	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Rubén Rivera	Outfielders	28	batting	88	25	2	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	39	batting	202	53	11	.262	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 202 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.
Bernie Williams	Outfielders	51	batting	551	168	29	.305	—	—	Strong (60) — 36 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 at-bats and 29 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.
Gerald Williams	Outfielders	29	batting	233	63	5	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Matt Luke	Outfielders	39	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:31:21.143735+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.