1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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
Scott Aldred	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	31.33	3.73	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 31.33 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.
Wilson Álvarez	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.67	4.73	Average (49) — 173 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 142.67 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.
Rolando Arrojo	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.00	3.56	Average (56) — 39 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 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.
Dan Carlson	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.67	7.64	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 Duvall	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	6.75	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.
Dave Eiland	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Eddie Gaillard	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	5.87	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.
Rick Gorecki	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	4.86	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.
Roberto Hernández	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.33	4.04	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 71.33 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.
Jason Johnson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	5.70	Average (46) — 228 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.70 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.
Albie Lopez	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.67	2.60	Average (58) — 18 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 79.67 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.
Jim Mecir	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	3.11	Average (56) — 39 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.11 over 84.00 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.
Brad Pennington	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.00	inf	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.
Bryan Rekar	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	4.98	Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 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.
Matt Ruebel	Pitchers	36,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	6.23	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.
Julio Santana	Pitchers	80	pitching	—	—	—	—	140.33	4.23	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 140.33 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.
Tony Saunders	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.33	4.12	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.12 over 192.33 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.
Dennis Springer	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	115.67	5.45	Average (46) — 228 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.45 over 115.67 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.
Ramón Tatís	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	13.89	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.
Terrell Wade	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	5.06	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 White	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.67	3.80	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.80 over 68.67 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.
Esteban Yan	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	3.86	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 88.67 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.
Mike DiFelice	Catchers	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.
John Flaherty	Catchers	23	batting	304	63	3	.207	—	—	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 304 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.
Tim Laker	Catchers	16	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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	12	batting	435	122	7	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 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.
Miguel Cairo	Infielders	13,20	batting	515	138	5	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Aaron Ledesma	Infielders	4	batting	299	97	0	.324	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 299 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.
Scott McClain	Infielders	20	batting	20	2	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.
Fred McGriff	Infielders	29	batting	564	160	19	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 at-bats and 19 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	17	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Bob Smith	Infielders	9	batting	370	102	11	.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 370 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.
Kevin Stocker	Infielders	19	batting	336	70	6	.208	—	—	Below average (42) — 392 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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.
Rich Butler	Outfielders	10	batting	217	49	7	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 321 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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 Kelly	Outfielders	24	batting	279	67	10	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Dave Martinez	Outfielders	14	batting	309	79	3	.256	—	—	Average (48) — 254 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 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.
Quinton McCracken	Outfielders	3	batting	614	179	7	.292	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 614 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.
Kerry Robinson	Outfielders	15	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.
Paul Sorrento	Outfielders	44	batting	435	98	17	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 321 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 435 at-bats and 17 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.
Bubba Trammell	Outfielders	21	batting	199	57	12	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Jerome Walton	Outfielders	27	batting	34	11	0	.324	—	—	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.
Randy Winn	Outfielders	2	batting	338	94	1	.278	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.

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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 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:13:18.352622+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.