2016 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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
Matt Albers	Pitchers	34	both	1	1	0	1.000	51.33	6.31	Below average (44) — 427 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.31 over 51.33 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 Beck	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	6.39	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 over 25.33 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 Carroll	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	11.57	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.
Tyler Danish	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	10.80	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.
John Danks	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	7.25	Average (45) — 408 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 7.25 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.
Zach Duke	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	2.63	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 27.67 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.
Carson Fulmer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	8.49	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.
Miguel González	Pitchers	58	both	1	0	0	.000	135.00	3.73	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 135.00 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 Jennings	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.67	2.08	Average (57) — 15 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.08 over 60.67 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.
Erik Johnson	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	6.94	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.
Nate Jones	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	2.29	Average (57) — 15 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.29 over 70.67 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 Kahnle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	2.63	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 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.
Mat Latos	Pitchers	38	both	2	0	0	.000	60.33	4.62	Average (49) — 277 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 60.33 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.
Juan Minaya	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	4.35	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.
Jake Petricka	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	4.50	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 Purke	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	5.50	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.
Zach Putnam	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	2.30	Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.30 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.
José Quintana	Pitchers	62	both	2	0	0	.000	208.00	3.20	Average (56) — 30 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.20 over 208.00 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.
Anthony Ranaudo	Pitchers	45	both	3	1	1	.333	27.67	8.46	Below average (42) — 446 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 8.46 over 27.67 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 Robertson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	3.47	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.47 over 62.33 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.
Carlos Rodon	Pitchers	55	both	3	0	0	.000	165.00	4.04	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 165.00 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.
Chris Sale	Pitchers	49	both	6	1	0	.167	226.67	3.34	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 226.67 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 Shields	Pitchers	25	both	4	1	0	.250	114.33	6.77	Below average (39) — 457 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.77 over 114.33 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.
Blake Smith	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	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.
Jacob Turner	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	7.58	Below average (44) — 427 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 7.58 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.
Daniel Webb	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	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.
Michael Ynoa	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	3.00	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 30.00 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.
Alex Avila	Catchers	31	batting	169	36	7	.213	—	—	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Omar Narváez	Catchers	38	batting	101	27	1	.267	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 101 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.
Dioner Navarro	Catchers	27	batting	271	57	6	.210	—	—	Below average (44) — 448 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Héctor Sánchez	Catchers	29	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Kevan Smith	Catchers	61	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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.
José Abreu	Infielders	79	batting	624	183	25	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 at-bats and 25 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 Anderson	Infielders	12	batting	410	116	9	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 410 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.
Todd Frazier	Infielders	21	batting	590	133	40	.225	—	—	Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 40 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.
Brett Lawrie	Infielders	15	batting	351	87	12	.248	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
Jimmy Rollins	Infielders	7	batting	149	33	2	.221	—	—	Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Tyler Saladino	Infielders	18	batting	298	84	8	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Carlos Sánchez	Infielders	5	batting	154	32	4	.208	—	—	Average (45) — 421 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Melky Cabrera	Outfielders	53	batting	591	175	14	.296	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 591 at-bats and 14 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 Coats	Outfielders	36	batting	50	10	1	.200	—	—	Average (47) — 376 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Adam Eaton	Outfielders	1	batting	619	176	14	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 77 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 14 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.
Avisaíl García	Outfielders	26	batting	413	101	12	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Leury García	Outfielders	28	batting	48	11	1	.229	—	—	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.
Austin Jackson	Outfielders	10	batting	181	46	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 181 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.
Jerry Sands	Outfielders	41	batting	55	13	1	.236	—	—	Average (49) — 307 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
J. B. Shuck	Outfielders	20	both	224	46	4	.205	1.00	9.00	Below average (44) — 448 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Charlie Tilson	Outfielders	24	batting	2	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.
Matt Davidson	Outfielders	22	batting	2	1	0	.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.
Justin Morneau	Outfielders	44	batting	203	53	6	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.

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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: 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2016 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:43:32.658934+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.