2008 Texas Rangers

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
Joaquín Benoit	Pitchers	53	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.
Joselo Díaz	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Scott Feldman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.33	5.29	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.29 over 151.33 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.
Frank Francisco	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.13	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.
Kazuo Fukumori	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Kason Gabbard	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.00	4.82	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 56.00 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.
Franklyn Germán	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.08	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 Gordon	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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 Guardado	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.65	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 Harrison	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.67	5.49	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.49 over 83.67 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.
Tommy Hunter	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	16.36	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.
Eric Hurley	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	5.47	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.47 over 24.67 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.
Jason Jennings	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	8.56	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 8.56 over 27.33 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.
Wes Littleton	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Kameron Loe	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.23	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.
Warner Madrigal	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.75	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.
Doug Mathis	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	6.85	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.85 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.
Brandon McCarthy	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	4.09	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 22.00 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.
Luis Mendoza	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	63.33	8.67	Average (45) — 371 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 8.67 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.
Kevin Millwood	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	168.67	5.07	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 168.67 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.
A. J. Murray	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.
Dustin Nippert	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.67	6.40	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.40 over 71.67 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.
Vicente Padilla	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.00	4.74	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.74 over 171.00 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.
Sidney Ponson	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.67	3.88	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 55.67 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.
Elizardo Ramírez	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	30.38	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.
Josh Rupe	Pitchers	59	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.
Robinson Tejeda	Pitchers	55	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.
Bill White	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
C. J. Wilson	Pitchers	36	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.
Jamey Wright	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.12	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.
Gerald Laird	Catchers	15	batting	344	95	6	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Adam Melhuse	Catchers	2	batting	20	4	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.
Max Ramírez	Catchers	51	batting	46	10	2	.217	—	—	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.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Catchers	25	batting	198	50	3	.253	—	—	Average (49) — 323 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 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.
Taylor Teagarden	Catchers	2	batting	47	15	6	.319	—	—	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.
Joaquin Arias	Infielders	4	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.
Hank Blalock	Infielders	9	batting	258	74	12	.287	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 258 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.
Jason Botts	Infielders	29	batting	38	6	2	.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.
Ben Broussard	Infielders	23	batting	82	13	3	.159	—	—	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 82 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.
Frank Catalanotto	Infielders	27	batting	248	68	2	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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.
Chris Davis	Infielders	19	batting	295	84	17	.285	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Germán Durán	Infielders	6	batting	143	33	3	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Ian Kinsler	Infielders	5	batting	518	165	18	.319	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 18 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.
Travis Metcalf	Infielders	30	batting	56	13	6	.232	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Chris Shelton	Infielders	16	batting	97	21	2	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Ramón Vázquez	Infielders	12	batting	300	87	6	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Michael Young	Infielders	10	batting	645	183	12	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 645 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.
Brandon Boggs	Outfielders	41	batting	283	64	8	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Milton Bradley	Outfielders	21	batting	414	133	22	.321	—	—	Strong (63) — 4 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	22	batting	403	120	10	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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.
Nelson Cruz	Outfielders	17	batting	115	38	7	.330	—	—	Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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 Ellison	Outfielders	16	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.
Josh Hamilton	Outfielders	32	batting	624	190	32	.304	—	—	Strong (61) — 13 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 at-bats and 32 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.
David Murphy	Outfielders	7	batting	415	114	15	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 at-bats and 15 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.
Ryan Roberts	Outfielders	14	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.

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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 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:25:26.810961+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.