1998 Boston Red Sox

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
Steve Avery	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	5.02	Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.02 over 123.67 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.
Brian Barkley	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	9.82	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.
Robinson Checo	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	9.39	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.
Jin-ho Cho	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	8.20	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.
Jim Corsi	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	2.59	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 66.00 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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	4.76	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 39.67 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.
Rich Garcés	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	3.33	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 46.00 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.
Tom Gordon	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	2.72	Average (58) — 18 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 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.
Butch Henry	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	4.00	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.
Derek Lowe	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	4.02	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 123.00 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.
Ron Mahay	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	3.46	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 26.00 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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.67	2.89	Strong (61) — 7 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 233.67 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.
Carlos Reyes	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	3.52	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 38.33 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.
Brian Rose	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	6.93	Below average (44) — 262 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.93 over 37.67 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.
Bret Saberhagen	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	3.96	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 175.00 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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	4.30	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 44.00 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.
Brian Shouse	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	5.63	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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	3.38	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 24.00 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.
Carlos Valdez	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	0.00	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.
Darío Veras	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	10.13	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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.00	4.58	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 216.00 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.
John Wasdin	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	5.25	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 96.00 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.
David West	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	27.00	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 Hatteberg	Catchers	10	batting	359	99	12	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Jim Leyritz	Catchers	31	batting	129	37	8	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Mandy Romero	Catchers	54	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	47	batting	221	56	7	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 at-bats and 7 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 Benjamin	Infielders	28	batting	349	95	4	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	5	batting	604	195	35	.323	—	—	Strong (64) — 11 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 at-bats and 35 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.
Reggie Jefferson	Infielders	18	batting	196	60	8	.306	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Keith Johns	Infielders	51	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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 Lemke	Infielders	15	batting	91	17	0	.187	—	—	Below average (43) — 376 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Lou Merloni	Infielders	50	batting	96	27	1	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Donnie Sadler	Infielders	52	batting	124	28	3	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Chris Snopek	Infielders	26	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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 Stanley	Infielders	20	batting	156	45	7	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 at-bats and 7 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.
John Valentin	Infielders	13	batting	588	145	23	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 236 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 23 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.
Mo Vaughn	Infielders	42	batting	609	205	40	.337	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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.
Billy Ashley	Outfielders	23	batting	24	7	3	.292	—	—	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.
Darren Bragg	Outfielders	56	batting	409	114	8	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Damon Buford	Outfielders	2	batting	216	61	10	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Midre Cummings	Outfielders	29	batting	120	34	5	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Darren Lewis	Outfielders	20	batting	585	157	8	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Orlando Merced	Outfielders	26	batting	9	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.
Keith Mitchell	Outfielders	30	batting	33	9	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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Troy O'Leary	Outfielders	25	batting	611	165	23	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 at-bats and 23 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 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:04:42.151789+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.