2008 Atlanta Braves

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Manny Acosta	Pitchers	46	both	5	0	0	.000	53.00	3.57	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 53.00 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.
Jeff Bennett	Pitchers	30	both	9	2	0	.222	97.33	3.70	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 97.33 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.
Blaine Boyer	Pitchers	56	both	2	0	0	.000	72.00	5.88	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.88 over 72.00 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.
Francisley Bueno	Pitchers	26	batting	0	0	0	.000	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Buddy Carlyle	Pitchers	38	both	9	2	0	.222	62.67	3.59	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 62.67 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 DeSalvo	Pitchers	33	batting	0	0	0	.000	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Elmer Dessens	Pitchers	34	batting	0	0	0	.000	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Glavine	Pitchers	47	both	19	2	0	.105	63.33	5.54	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.54 over 63.33 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.
Mike Gonzalez	Pitchers	51	both	1	0	0	.000	33.67	4.28	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 33.67 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 Hampton	Pitchers	32	both	24	5	0	.208	78.00	4.85	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 78.00 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 Hudson	Pitchers	15	both	41	6	0	.146	142.00	3.17	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.17 over 142.00 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.
Chuck James	Pitchers	36	both	8	0	0	.000	29.67	9.10	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 9.10 over 29.67 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.
Jorge Julio	Pitchers	65	batting	0	0	0	.000	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jair Jurrjens	Pitchers	49	both	58	6	0	.103	144.33	3.68	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 144.33 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.
Charlie Morton	Pitchers	50	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.
Peter Moylan	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	.000	5.67	1.59	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.
Vladimir Núñez	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.67	3.86	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 32.67 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.
Will Ohman	Pitchers	13	both	0	0	0	.000	58.67	3.68	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 58.67 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.
James Parr	Pitchers	61	both	8	2	0	.250	22.33	4.84	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 22.33 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 Resop	Pitchers	48	both	0	0	0	.000	18.33	5.89	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.
Jo-Jo Reyes	Pitchers	37	both	30	4	0	.133	113.00	5.81	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.81 over 113.00 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.
Jeff Ridgway	Pitchers	40	both	0	0	0	.000	9.67	3.72	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.
Royce Ring	Pitchers	34	both	0	0	0	.000	22.33	8.46	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 8.46 over 22.33 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.
John Smoltz	Pitchers	29	both	8	0	0	.000	28.00	2.57	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 28.00 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.
Rafael Soriano	Pitchers	39	both	0	0	0	.000	14.00	2.57	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.
Phil Stockman	Pitchers	48	both	0	0	0	.000	7.33	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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	54	both	0	0	0	.000	42.00	4.71	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 42.00 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 McCann	Catchers	16	batting	509	153	23	.301	—	—	Strong (60) — 21 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Corky Miller	Catchers	27	batting	60	5	1	.083	—	—	Below average (40) — 489 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Clint Sammons	Catchers	18	batting	54	8	1	.148	—	—	Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Yunel Escobar	Infielders	19	batting	514	148	10	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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.
Rubén Gotay	Infielders	8	batting	102	24	2	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Kelly Johnson	Infielders	2	batting	547	157	11	.239	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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.
Chipper Jones	Infielders	10	batting	439	160	22	.364	—	—	Strong (70) — 2 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 at-bats and 22 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.
Casey Kotchman	Infielders	22	batting	152	36	2	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Brent Lillibridge	Infielders	1	batting	80	16	1	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Martín Prado	Infielders	14	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.
Mark Teixeira	Infielders	24	batting	381	108	20	.283	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 at-bats and 20 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.
Josh Anderson	Outfielders	24	batting	136	40	3	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Gregor Blanco	Outfielders	18	batting	430	108	1	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Matt Diaz	Outfielders	23	batting	135	33	2	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Jeff Francoeur	Outfielders	7	batting	599	143	11	.239	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Omar Infante	Outfielders	4	batting	317	93	3	.293	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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.
Mark Kotsay	Outfielders	11	batting	318	92	6	.289	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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.
Greg Norton	Outfielders	20	batting	171	42	7	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Jason Perry	Outfielders	26	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Brayan Peña	Outfielders	5	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.

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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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:15:22.869509+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.