2017 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
Al Alburquerque	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	1.13	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.
Chris Beck	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.67	6.40	Below average (43) — 450 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 6.40 over 64.67 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.
Aaron Bummer	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	4.50	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 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.
Tyler Clippard	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	1.80	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.
Dylan Covey	Pitchers	68	both	1	0	0	.000	70.00	7.71	Below average (38) — 486 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 70.00 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.
Tyler Danish	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	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.
Danny Farquhar	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	4.40	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.
Jace Fry	Pitchers	71	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	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.
Carson Fulmer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	3.86	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 23.33 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.
Lucas Giolito	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	2.38	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.38 over 45.33 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.
Brad Goldberg	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	8.25	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.
Miguel Gonzalez	Pitchers	58	both	6	0	0	.000	133.67	4.31	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 133.67 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.
Derek Holland	Pitchers	45	both	1	1	0	1.000	135.00	6.20	Below average (41) — 473 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 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.
David Holmberg	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	4.68	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.68 over 57.67 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.
Greg Infante	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	3.13	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 54.67 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.
Dan Jennings	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	3.45	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 44.33 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.
Nate Jones	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	2.31	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.
Tommy Kahnle	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	2.50	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.50 over 36.00 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.
Reynaldo López	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	4.72	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.72 over 47.67 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.
Juan Minaya	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	4.53	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 43.67 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 Pelfrey	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	5.93	Below average (43) — 450 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 120.00 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.
Jake Petricka	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	7.01	Average (45) — 424 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 7.01 over 25.67 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.
Zach Putnam	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	1.04	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.
José Quintana	Pitchers	62	both	3	0	0	.000	104.33	4.49	Average (49) — 286 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 104.33 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.
David Robertson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	2.70	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 33.33 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	6	2	0	.333	69.33	4.15	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.15 over 69.33 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.
James Shields	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.00	5.23	Average (46) — 404 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 117.00 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 Swarzak	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	2.23	Average (56) — 36 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.23 over 48.33 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 Volstad	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	4.66	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	—	—	—	—	29.00	5.90	Average (47) — 374 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 5.90 over 29.00 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.
Rob Brantly	Catchers	44	both	31	9	2	.290	1.00	9.00	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.
Omar Narváez	Catchers	38	batting	253	70	2	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 178 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Kevan Smith	Catchers	36	batting	276	78	4	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Geovany Soto	Catchers	18	batting	42	8	3	.190	—	—	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	621	189	33	.304	—	—	Strong (62) — 17 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 at-bats and 33 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	7	batting	587	151	17	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 587 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.
Cody Asche	Infielders	25	batting	57	6	1	.105	—	—	Below average (41) — 460 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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 Davidson	Infielders	24	batting	414	91	26	.220	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 at-bats and 26 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	280	58	16	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 at-bats and 16 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.
Yoan Moncada	Infielders	10	batting	199	46	8	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Tyler Saladino	Infielders	20	batting	253	45	0	.178	—	—	Below average (38) — 469 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Yolmer Sánchez	Infielders	5	batting	484	129	12	.267	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Melky Cabrera	Outfielders	53	batting	397	117	13	.295	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Nick Delmonico	Outfielders	30	batting	141	37	9	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Adam Engel	Outfielders	41	batting	301	50	6	.166	—	—	Below average (37) — 471 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 301 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.
Avisaíl García	Outfielders	26	batting	518	171	18	.330	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 471 batters in the available 2017 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.
Leury García	Outfielders	28	batting	300	81	9	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Willy García	Outfielders	61	batting	105	25	2	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Alen Hanson	Outfielders	39	batting	160	37	4	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Rymer Liriano	Outfielders	48	batting	41	9	1	.220	—	—	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.
Jacob May	Outfielders	32	batting	36	2	0	.056	—	—	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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:31:52.273172+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.