1997 Chicago White Sox

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
Wilson Álvarez	Pitchers	40	both	3	0	0	.000	145.67	3.03	Average (59) — 20 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 145.67 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.
James Baldwin	Pitchers	37	both	3	0	0	.000	200.00	5.27	Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 200.00 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.
Jason Bere	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	4.71	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 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.
Mike Bertotti	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	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.
Carlos Castillo	Pitchers	61,43	both	1	1	0	1.000	66.33	4.48	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 66.33 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.
Tony Castillo	Pitchers	44,49	both	1	0	0	.000	62.33	4.91	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 62.33 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.
Chris Clemons	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	8.53	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.
Nelson Cruz	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	6.49	Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.49 over 26.33 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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	36,44	both	3	0	0	.000	113.33	4.13	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 113.33 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.
Jeff Darwin	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	5.27	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.
Doug Drabek	Pitchers	15	both	1	0	0	.000	169.33	5.74	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.74 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.
Scott Eyre	Pitchers	36	both	2	1	0	.500	60.67	5.04	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 60.67 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 Fordham	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	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.
Keith Foulke	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.45	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 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.
Roberto Hernández	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.00	2.44	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.44 over 48.00 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.
Matt Karchner	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	2.91	Average (56) — 45 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 52.67 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.
Al Levine	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	6.91	Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.91 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.
Chuck McElroy	Pitchers	26	both	0	0	0	.000	59.33	3.94	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 59.33 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.
Jaime Navarro	Pitchers	38	both	1	0	0	.000	209.67	5.79	Below average (44) — 239 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.79 over 209.67 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.
Bill Simas	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.14	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 41.33 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.
Mike Sirotka	Pitchers	33	both	1	0	0	.000	32.00	2.25	Average (56) — 45 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.25 over 32.00 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.
Larry Thomas	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	8.10	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.
Jorge Fábregas	Catchers	12	batting	322	90	7	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 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.
Ron Karkovice	Catchers	20	batting	138	25	6	.181	—	—	Below average (42) — 423 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 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 Kreuter	Catchers	12	batting	37	8	1	.216	—	—	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.
Robert Machado	Catchers	55	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.
Tony Peña	Catchers	29	batting	67	11	0	.164	—	—	Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Ray Durham	Infielders	5	batting	634	172	11	.271	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 634 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.
Ozzie Guillén	Infielders	13	batting	490	120	4	.245	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Norberto Martin	Infielders	7	batting	213	64	2	.300	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Greg Norton	Infielders	31	batting	34	9	0	.265	—	—	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 Snopek	Infielders	27	batting	298	65	5	.218	—	—	Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Frank Thomas	Infielders	35	batting	530	184	35	.347	—	—	Strong (70) — 3 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 at-bats and 35 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.
Mario Valdez	Infielders	34	batting	115	28	1	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Robin Ventura	Infielders	23	batting	183	48	6	.262	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 183 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.
Jeff Abbott	Outfielders	45	batting	38	10	1	.263	—	—	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.
Albert Belle	Outfielders	8	batting	634	174	30	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 634 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.
Mike Cameron	Outfielders	24	batting	379	98	14	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 379 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.
Chad Fonville	Outfielders	22	batting	9	1	0	.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.
Darren Lewis	Outfielders	10	batting	77	18	0	.234	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Dave Martinez	Outfielders	14	batting	504	144	12	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Lyle Mouton	Outfielders	28	batting	242	65	5	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
Magglio Ordóñez	Outfielders	30	batting	69	22	4	.319	—	—	Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Tony Phillips	Outfielders	73	batting	129	40	2	.310	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	318	97	12	.305	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.

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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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:15:52.614209+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.