1997 Toronto Blue Jays

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
Carlos Almanzar	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Luis Andújar	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	6.48	Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 6.48 over 50.00 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.
Chris Carpenter	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.33	5.09	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 81.33 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.
Roger Clemens	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.00	2.05	Strong (67) — 2 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 2.05 over 264.00 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.
Tim Crabtree	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.08	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.
Omar Daal	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	4.00	Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 27.00 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.
Kelvim Escobar	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.90	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.
Huck Flener	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	9.87	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.
Juan Guzmán	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	4.95	Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 60.00 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.
Erik Hanson	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	7.80	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.
Pat Hentgen	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.00	3.68	Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 264.00 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.
Marty Janzen	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.60	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.
Robert Person	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	128.33	5.61	Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 over 128.33 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.
Dan Plesac	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.58	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 Quantrill	Pitchers	48	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.
Bill Risley	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	8.31	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.
Kenny Robinson	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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 Spoljaric	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.19	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.
Mike Timlin	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.87	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.
Woody Williams	Pitchers	54,30	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.67	4.35	Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 194.67 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.
Sandy Martínez	Catchers	35	batting	2	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.
Julio Mosquera	Catchers	46	batting	8	2	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.
Charlie O'Brien	Catchers	22	batting	225	49	4	.218	—	—	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 225 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.
Benito Santiago	Catchers	18	batting	341	83	13	.243	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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.
Tilson Brito	Infielders	12	batting	126	28	0	.222	—	—	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 126 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.
Joe Carter	Infielders	43,29	batting	612	143	21	.234	—	—	Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 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.
Felipe Crespo	Infielders	3	batting	28	8	1	.286	—	—	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.
Carlos Delgado	Infielders	25	batting	519	136	30	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Mariano Duncan	Infielders	24	batting	167	38	0	.228	—	—	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 167 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.
Tom Evans	Infielders	28	batting	38	11	1	.289	—	—	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.
Carlos García	Infielders	13	batting	350	77	3	.220	—	—	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 350 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.
Alex Gonzalez	Infielders	8	batting	426	102	12	.239	—	—	Average (46) — 358 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 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.
Tomás Pérez	Infielders	1	batting	123	24	0	.195	—	—	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 123 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.
Juan Samuel	Infielders	11	batting	95	27	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 95 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.
Ed Sprague	Infielders	33	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.
Jacob Brumfield	Outfielders	5	batting	174	36	2	.207	—	—	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 174 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.
Rich Butler	Outfielders	12	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	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.
José Cruz Jr.	Outfielders	23	batting	212	49	14	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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.
Shawn Green	Outfielders	15	batting	429	123	16	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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.
Orlando Merced	Outfielders	6	batting	368	98	9	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 at-bats and 9 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.
Otis Nixon	Outfielders	2	batting	401	105	1	.262	—	—	Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Robert Pérez	Outfielders	17	batting	78	15	2	.192	—	—	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 78 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.
Rubén Sierra	Outfielders	14	batting	48	10	1	.208	—	—	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.
Shannon Stewart	Outfielders	7	batting	168	48	0	.286	—	—	Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.

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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 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:24:11.996072+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.