1997 Texas Rangers

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
José Alberro	Pitchers	48	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scott Bailes	Pitchers	58	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.
John Burkett	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	4.56	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 189.33 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.
Terry Clark	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	5.87	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.87 over 30.67 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.
Bryan Eversgerd	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	20.25	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.
Eric Gunderson	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.26	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.
Rick Helling	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	4.58	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 55.00 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.
Wilson Heredia	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.20	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.
Xavier Hernandez	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.56	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.
Ken Hill	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.00	5.19	Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.19 over 111.00 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.
Eric Moody	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.26	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.
Darren Oliver	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.33	4.20	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 201.33 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 Patterson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.42	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.
Roger Pavlik	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	4.37	Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 57.67 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.
Julio Santana	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	104.00	6.75	Below average (41) — 264 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 104.00 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.
Tanyon Sturtze	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	8.27	Below average (42) — 257 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 8.27 over 32.67 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.
Ed Vosberg	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.61	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 Wetteland	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.94	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.
Matt Whiteside	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.08	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.
Bobby Witt	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	209.00	4.82	Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 209.00 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.
Kevin Brown	Catchers	6	batting	5	2	1	.400	—	—	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.
Jim Leyritz	Catchers	13	batting	85	24	0	.282	—	—	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 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.
Henry Mercedes	Catchers	10	batting	47	10	0	.213	—	—	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 Rodríguez	Catchers	7	batting	597	187	20	.313	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 at-bats and 20 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.
Domingo Cedeño	Infielders	1	batting	365	103	4	.282	—	—	Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Will Clark	Infielders	22	batting	393	128	12	.326	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Hanley Frias	Infielders	30	batting	26	5	0	.192	—	—	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.
Benji Gil	Infielders	23	batting	317	71	5	.224	—	—	Below average (43) — 413 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Mark McLemore	Infielders	3	batting	349	91	1	.261	—	—	Average (48) — 295 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 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.
Dean Palmer	Infielders	16	batting	355	87	14	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Billy Ripken	Infielders	9	batting	203	56	3	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Dave Silvestri	Infielders	14	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.
Lee Stevens	Infielders	11	batting	426	128	21	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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.
Fernando Tatís	Infielders	4	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.
Damon Buford	Outfielders	2	batting	366	82	8	.224	—	—	Below average (43) — 413 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 366 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.
Mike Devereaux	Outfielders	24	batting	72	15	0	.208	—	—	Average (45) — 381 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 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.
Alex Diaz	Outfielders	14	batting	90	20	2	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 358 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.
Juan González	Outfielders	19	batting	533	158	42	.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 533 at-bats and 42 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.
Tom Goodwin	Outfielders	24	batting	207	49	0	.237	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Rusty Greer	Outfielders	29	batting	601	193	26	.321	—	—	Strong (63) — 9 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 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.
Warren Newson	Outfielders	21	batting	169	36	10	.213	—	—	Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Marc Sagmoen	Outfielders	37	batting	43	6	1	.140	—	—	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.
Mike Simms	Outfielders	18	batting	111	28	5	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 111 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.
Mickey Tettleton	Outfielders	15	batting	44	4	3	.091	—	—	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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:23:49.848573+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.