1997 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	—	—	—	—	48.00	4.69	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 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.
Paul Assenmacher	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.94	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.
Terry Clark	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	6.15	Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.15 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.
Bartolo Colón	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	5.65	Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 94.00 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.
Danny Graves	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.76	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	—	—	—	—	195.33	4.47	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 195.33 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 Jackson	Pitchers	42	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.
Jason Jacome	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	5.27	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 42.67 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.
Jeff Juden	Pitchers	7	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	5.46	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.46 over 31.33 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.
Steve Kline	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.81	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.
Albie Lopez	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	6.93	Below average (42) — 257 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.93 over 76.67 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.
Jack McDowell	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.67	5.09	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 40.67 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.
José Mesa	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.40	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.
Alvin Morman	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.89	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.
Charles Nagy	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	227.00	4.28	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 227.00 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	—	—	—	—	126.33	4.99	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 126.33 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.
Eric Plunk	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.66	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	—	—	—	—	—	6.20	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	—	—	—	—	37.33	5.54	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.54 over 37.33 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.
David Weathers	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	7.56	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.
Jaret Wright	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.33	4.38	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 90.33 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.
Sandy Alomar Jr.	Catchers	15	batting	451	146	21	.324	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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.
Pat Borders	Catchers	10	batting	159	47	4	.296	—	—	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 159 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.
Einar Díaz	Catchers	2	batting	7	1	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.
Jeff Branson	Infielders	11	batting	72	19	2	.264	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Casey Candaele	Infielders	26	batting	26	8	0	.308	—	—	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.
Sean Casey	Infielders	52	batting	10	2	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 Fernández	Infielders	1	batting	409	117	11	.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 409 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.
Julio Franco	Infielders	23	batting	289	82	3	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 289 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.
Damian Jackson	Infielders	11	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.
Jeff Manto	Infielders	12	batting	30	8	2	.267	—	—	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.
Bip Roberts	Infielders	6	batting	85	23	3	.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 85 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.
Richie Sexson	Infielders	44	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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	198	53	2	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 233 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 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 Thome	Infielders	25	batting	496	142	40	.286	—	—	Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 40 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	565	158	5	.280	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 565 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 Williams	Infielders	9	batting	596	157	32	.263	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 at-bats and 32 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.
Enrique Wilson	Infielders	35	batting	15	5	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.
Bruce Aven	Outfielders	56	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
Chad Curtis	Outfielders	12	batting	29	6	3	.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.
Brian Giles	Outfielders	22	batting	377	101	17	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Marquis Grissom	Outfielders	17	batting	558	146	12	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 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.
Trent Hubbard	Outfielders	30	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.
David Justice	Outfielders	33,23	batting	495	163	33	.329	—	—	Strong (66) — 4 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 33 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.
Kevin Mitchell	Outfielders	44	batting	59	9	4	.153	—	—	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 59 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.
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.

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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 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:16:39.173867+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.