1998 Baltimore Orioles

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
Armando Benítez	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	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.
Joel Bennett	Pitchers	28	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.
Norm Charlton	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.94	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.
Rocky Coppinger	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	5.17	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.
Doug Drabek	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.67	7.29	Below average (37) — 302 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 7.29 over 108.67 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.
Radhames Dykhoff	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	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.
Scott Erickson	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	251.33	4.01	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 251.33 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.
Chris Fussell	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	8.38	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.
Juan Guzmán	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.00	4.35	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 211.00 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.
Doug Johns	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	4.57	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 86.67 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 Kamieniecki	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	6.75	Below average (43) — 273 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 54.67 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.
Jimmy Key	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	4.20	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 79.33 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.
Richie Lewis	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	15.43	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 Mathews	Pitchers	51	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.
Alan Mills	Pitchers	75	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.74	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 Muñoz	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	9.75	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.
Mike Mussina	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	206.33	3.49	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 206.33 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.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.18	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.
Sidney Ponson	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	135.00	5.27	Average (46) — 228 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 135.00 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.
Arthur Rhodes	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.51	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.
Nerio Rodríguez	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.00	8.05	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 Smith	Pitchers	26	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.
Charlie Greene	Catchers	34,23	batting	21	4	0	.190	—	—	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.
Chris Hoiles	Catchers	23	batting	267	70	15	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 at-bats and 15 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 Webster	Catchers	42	batting	309	88	10	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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.
Roberto Alomar	Infielders	12	batting	588	166	14	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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.
Mike Bordick	Infielders	14	batting	465	121	13	.260	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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.
P. J. Forbes	Infielders	1	batting	10	1	0	.100	—	—	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.
Ozzie Guillén	Infielders	13	batting	16	1	0	.063	—	—	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.
Jerry Hairston Jr.	Infielders	13	batting	7	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.
Ryan Minor	Infielders	10	batting	14	6	0	.429	—	—	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.
Rafael Palmeiro	Infielders	25	batting	619	183	43	.296	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 43 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.
Calvin Pickering	Infielders	6	batting	21	5	2	.238	—	—	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 Reboulet	Infielders	36	batting	126	31	1	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Cal Ripken Jr.	Infielders	8	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.
Brady Anderson	Outfielders	9	batting	479	113	18	.236	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 at-bats and 18 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 Becker	Outfielders	18	batting	113	23	3	.204	—	—	Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Joe Carter	Outfielders	29	batting	283	70	11	.247	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Danny Clyburn	Outfielders	41	batting	25	7	1	.280	—	—	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.
Eric Davis	Outfielders	24	batting	452	148	28	.327	—	—	Strong (64) — 11 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 at-bats and 28 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	Outfielders	11	batting	40	6	1	.150	—	—	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.
Jeffrey Hammonds	Outfielders	11	batting	171	46	6	.269	—	—	Average (52) — 150 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Gene Kingsale	Outfielders	40	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.
Lyle Mouton	Outfielders	32	batting	39	12	2	.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.
Willis Otáñez	Outfielders	52	batting	5	1	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.
B. J. Surhoff	Outfielders	17	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.
Jesús Tavárez	Outfielders	32	batting	11	2	1	.182	—	—	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.
Harold Baines	Outfielders	3	batting	293	88	9	.300	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.

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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: 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:04:19.175494+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.