1997 Baltimore Orioles

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
Armando Benítez	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.33	2.45	Average (59) — 20 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 over 73.33 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.
Shawn Boskie	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.00	6.43	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.43 over 77.00 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.
Rocky Coppinger	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	6.30	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.30 over 20.00 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.
Scott Erickson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.67	3.69	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 221.67 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.
Mike Johnson	Pitchers	39,59	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	7.94	Below average (42) — 257 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 7.94 over 39.67 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.
Scott Kamieniecki	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	179.33	4.01	Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 179.33 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.
Jimmy Key	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.33	3.43	Average (58) — 25 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 212.33 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.
Rick Krivda	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	6.30	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.30 over 50.00 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.
Terry Mathews	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	4.41	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 63.33 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.
Alan Mills	Pitchers	75	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.67	4.89	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.89 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.
Mike Mussina	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.67	3.20	Strong (60) — 17 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 224.67 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.
Randy Myers	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	1.51	Strong (61) — 9 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 1.51 over 59.67 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.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	2.32	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.32 over 50.33 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.
Arthur Rhodes	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.33	3.02	Average (58) — 25 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 95.33 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.
Nerio Rodríguez	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	4.91	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 22.00 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.
Brian Williams	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	3.00	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 24.00 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.
Esteban Yan	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	15.83	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.
Charlie Greene	Catchers	34	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.
Chris Hoiles	Catchers	23	batting	320	83	12	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Tim Laker	Catchers	37	batting	14	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.
Mel Rosario	Catchers	50	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.
Lenny Webster	Catchers	42	batting	259	66	7	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Roberto Alomar	Infielders	12	batting	412	137	14	.333	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Mike Bordick	Infielders	14	batting	509	120	7	.236	—	—	Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Aaron Ledesma	Infielders	6	batting	88	31	2	.352	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 447 batters in the available 1997 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.
Rafael Palmeiro	Infielders	25	batting	614	156	38	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 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.
Jeff Reboulet	Infielders	36	batting	228	54	4	.237	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Cal Ripken Jr.	Infielders	8	batting	615	166	17	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 615 at-bats and 17 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.
Brady Anderson	Outfielders	9	batting	590	170	18	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 18 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	10,3	batting	134	39	4	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Gerónimo Berroa	Outfielders	10,29	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.
Danny Clyburn	Outfielders	37	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.
Eric Davis	Outfielders	24	batting	158	48	8	.304	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.
David Dellucci	Outfielders	26	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.
Jeffrey Hammonds	Outfielders	11	batting	397	105	21	.264	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 at-bats and 21 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.
Pete Incaviglia	Outfielders	26,29	batting	138	34	5	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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.
B. J. Surhoff	Outfielders	17	batting	528	150	18	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 18 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 Tarasco	Outfielders	3,43	batting	166	34	7	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 166 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.
Jerome Walton	Outfielders	1	batting	68	20	3	.294	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:14:46.575432+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.