1997 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
Stan Belinda	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.71	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.
Ricky Bones	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	10.19	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 Brantley	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.86	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	—	—	—	—	160.00	4.73	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 160.00 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	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	7.84	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.
Héctor Carrasco	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.68	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 Crowell	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	9.95	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.
Joey Eischen	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Danny Graves	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.14	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.
Kevin Jarvis	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.13	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.
Richie Lewis	Pitchers	58	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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.45	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.
Kent Mercker	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	3.92	Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 144.67 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 Morgan	Pitchers	31,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	4.78	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 162.00 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.
Mike Remlinger	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.00	4.14	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 124.00 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.
Félix Rodríguez	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.30	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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.67	5.42	Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.42 over 84.67 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 Service	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.81	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.
Jeff Shaw	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.38	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	—	—	—	—	117.00	5.23	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 117.00 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 Sullivan	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.24	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 Tabaka	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Brett Tomko	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	126.00	3.43	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 126.00 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.
Gabe White	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	4.39	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 41.00 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 Winchester	Pitchers	52	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.
Brook Fordyce	Catchers	6	batting	96	20	1	.208	—	—	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 96 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.
Joe Oliver	Catchers	7	batting	349	90	14	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Eddie Taubensee	Catchers	10	batting	254	68	10	.268	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Aaron Boone	Infielders	17	batting	49	12	0	.245	—	—	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	443	99	7	.223	—	—	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 443 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.
Jeff Branson	Infielders	20	batting	98	15	1	.153	—	—	Below average (39) — 445 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Willie Greene	Infielders	12	batting	495	125	26	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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.
Damian Jackson	Infielders	4	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.
Barry Larkin	Infielders	11	batting	224	71	4	.317	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Hal Morris	Infielders	23	batting	333	92	1	.276	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Terry Pendleton	Infielders	9	batting	113	28	1	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Eduardo Pérez	Infielders	39	batting	297	75	16	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 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.
Pokey Reese	Infielders	3	batting	397	87	4	.219	—	—	Below average (41) — 436 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 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.
Pete Rose Jr.	Infielders	14	batting	14	2	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.
Curtis Goodwin	Outfielders	00	batting	265	67	1	.253	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Lenny Harris	Outfielders	28	batting	238	65	3	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Mike Kelly	Outfielders	15	batting	140	41	6	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Jon Nunnally	Outfielders	22	batting	201	64	13	.318	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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.
Eric Owens	Outfielders	18	batting	57	15	0	.263	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Deion Sanders	Outfielders	21	batting	465	127	5	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
Reggie Sanders	Outfielders	16	batting	312	79	19	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	22	batting	90	22	2	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Chris Stynes	Outfielders	20	batting	198	69	6	.348	—	—	Strong (62) — 14 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Ozzie Timmons	Outfielders	31	batting	9	3	0	.333	—	—	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.
Pat Watkins	Outfielders	44	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:16:16.289511+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.