1997 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
Willie Banks	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	1.93	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.
Brian Boehringer	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.63	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 Borowski	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
David Cone	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	195.00	2.82	Strong (61) — 9 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.82 over 195.00 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.
Dwight Gooden	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.33	4.91	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 106.33 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.
Hideki Irabu	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	7.09	Below average (43) — 251 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 7.09 over 53.33 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	—	—	—	—	—	3.31	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	—	—	—	—	—	5.88	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	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	4.24	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 133.67 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 Nelson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.86	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.
Andy Pettitte	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	240.33	2.88	Strong (62) — 7 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.88 over 240.33 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 Rios	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	19.29	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	—	—	—	—	—	1.88	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	—	—	—	—	145.00	5.65	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 145.00 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 Stanton	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.57	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 Weathers	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	10.00	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.
David Wells	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.00	4.21	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 218.00 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 Figga	Catchers	63	batting	4	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.
Joe Girardi	Catchers	25	batting	398	105	1	.264	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Jorge Posada	Catchers	22,20	batting	188	47	6	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	12	both	353	103	4	.292	—	0.00	Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Homer Bush	Infielders	38	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Iván Cruz	Infielders	47	batting	20	5	0	.250	—	—	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.
Mariano Duncan	Infielders	18	batting	172	42	1	.244	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Cecil Fielder	Infielders	45	batting	361	94	13	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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	18,26	batting	31	7	0	.226	—	—	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.
Charlie Hayes	Infielders	13	batting	353	91	11	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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.
Derek Jeter	Infielders	2	batting	654	190	10	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 654 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	120	29	2	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Tino Martinez	Infielders	24	batting	594	176	44	.296	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 44 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.
Rey Sánchez	Infielders	26	batting	138	43	1	.312	—	—	Average (55) — 81 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 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.
Luis Sojo	Infielders	19	batting	215	66	2	.307	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Mike Stanley	Infielders	20	batting	87	25	3	.287	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Chad Curtis	Outfielders	28	batting	320	93	12	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 66 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.
Paul O'Neill	Outfielders	21	batting	553	179	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 553 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.
Scott Pose	Outfielders	38	batting	87	19	0	.218	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Tim Raines	Outfielders	31	batting	271	87	4	.321	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	39	batting	29	3	0	.103	—	—	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.
Mark Whiten	Outfielders	22	batting	215	57	5	.265	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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.
Bernie Williams	Outfielders	51	batting	509	167	21	.328	—	—	Strong (64) — 7 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 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	52	batting	16	4	0	.250	—	—	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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:20:49.820685+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.