1998 San Francisco Giants

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
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	41	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.
Chris Brock	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.90	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.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.67	5.51	Average (45) — 250 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 148.67 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.
Shawn Estes	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	5.06	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 149.33 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.
Mark Gardner	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	4.33	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 212.00 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.
Dean Hartgraves	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.53	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.
Orel Hershiser	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.00	4.41	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 202.00 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 Johnstone	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	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.
José Mesa	Pitchers	47	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.
Alvin Morman	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	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.
Robb Nen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.52	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.
Russ Ortiz	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	4.99	Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 88.33 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.
Jim Poole	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.29	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.
Steve Reed	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.48	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.
Rich Rodriguez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.70	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.
Kirk Rueter	Pitchers	46	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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.80	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.
Brian Johnson	Catchers	18	batting	308	73	13	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 308 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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	9	batting	275	75	3	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Doug Mirabelli	Catchers	19	batting	17	4	1	.235	—	—	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.
Rich Aurilia	Infielders	35	batting	413	110	9	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Jeff Ball	Infielders	47	batting	4	1	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.
Wilson Delgado	Infielders	62	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.
Shawon Dunston	Infielders	8	batting	51	9	3	.176	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Charlie Hayes	Infielders	13	batting	329	94	12	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 329 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.
Jeff Kent	Infielders	21	batting	526	156	31	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 34 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 at-bats and 31 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.
Ramón Martínez	Infielders	34	batting	19	6	0	.316	—	—	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.
Bill Mueller	Infielders	32	batting	534	157	9	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Rey Sánchez	Infielders	14	batting	316	90	2	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 150 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
J. T. Snow	Infielders	6	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.
Marvin Benard	Outfielders	7	batting	286	92	3	.322	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Barry Bonds	Outfielders	25	batting	552	167	37	.303	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 37 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.
Ellis Burks	Outfielders	23	batting	147	45	5	.306	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Joe Carter	Outfielders	29	batting	105	31	7	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Alex Diaz	Outfielders	1	batting	62	8	0	.129	—	—	Below average (41) — 397 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Darryl Hamilton	Outfielders	5	batting	367	108	1	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Stan Javier	Outfielders	28	batting	417	121	4	.290	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Chris Jones	Outfielders	2	batting	90	17	2	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 361 of 411 batters in the available 1998 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.
Dante Powell	Outfielders	30	batting	4	2	1	.500	—	—	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.
Armando Ríos	Outfielders	1	batting	7	4	2	.571	—	—	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.
Jacob Cruz	Outfielders	30	batting	3	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.

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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 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:12:33.520106+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.