2008 Tampa Bay Rays

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
Grant Balfour	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.33	1.54	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.54 over 58.33 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.
Kurt Birkins	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	0.90	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.
Chad Bradford	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	2.12	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.12 over 59.33 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.
Scott Dohmann	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	6.14	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.
Matt Garza	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.67	3.70	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 184.67 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.
Gary Glover	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	5.82	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 over 34.00 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.
Jason Hammel	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.33	4.60	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.60 over 78.33 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.
J. P. Howell	Pitchers	39	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.
Edwin Jackson	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	183.33	4.42	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 183.33 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.
Scott Kazmir	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.33	3.49	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 152.33 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.
Trever Miller	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.33	4.15	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 43.33 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.
Jeff Niemann	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	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.
Troy Percival	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	4.53	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 45.67 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.
David Price	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	1.93	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.
Al Reyes	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	4.37	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 22.67 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.
Jae Kuk Ryu	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	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.
Juan Salas	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	7.11	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.
James Shields	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	3.56	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.56 over 215.00 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.
Andy Sonnanstine	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	193.33	4.38	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 193.33 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.
Mitch Talbot	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	11.17	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.
Dan Wheeler	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	3.12	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 66.33 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 DiFelice	Catchers	20	batting	20	6	0	.300	—	—	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.
Michel Hernández	Catchers	41	batting	15	3	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.
John Jaso	Catchers	28	batting	10	2	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.
Dioner Navarro	Catchers	30	batting	427	126	7	.295	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Shawn Riggans	Catchers	9	batting	135	30	6	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 342 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 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.
Willy Aybar	Infielders	16	batting	324	82	10	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Jason Bartlett	Infielders	8	batting	454	130	1	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Reid Brignac	Infielders	44	batting	10	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.
Andy Cannizaro	Infielders	41	batting	1	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.
Akinori Iwamura	Infielders	1	batting	627	172	6	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 627 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.
Dan Johnson	Infielders	24	batting	25	5	2	.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.
Elliot Johnson	Infielders	43	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Evan Longoria	Infielders	3	batting	448	122	27	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 at-bats and 27 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.
Carlos Peña	Infielders	23	batting	490	121	31	.247	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Ben Zobrist	Infielders	18	batting	198	50	12	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Rocco Baldelli	Outfielders	5	batting	80	21	4	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 200 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 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.
Carl Crawford	Outfielders	13	batting	443	121	8	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Jonny Gomes	Outfielders	31	batting	154	28	8	.182	—	—	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 154 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.
Gabe Gross	Outfielders	26	batting	302	73	13	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Nathan Haynes	Outfielders	37	batting	44	10	0	.227	—	—	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 Hinske	Outfielders	32	batting	381	94	20	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 240 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.
Fernando Perez	Outfielders	38	batting	60	15	3	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 240 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 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.
Justin Ruggiano	Outfielders	10	batting	76	15	2	.197	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
B. J. Upton	Outfielders	2	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.
Cliff Floyd	Outfielders	15	batting	246	66	11	.268	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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.

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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 Tampa Bay Rays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:25:04.426856+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.