1997 Cincinnati Reds
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Cincinnati Reds franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 119 seasons.
These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cincinnati Reds | 96–67 | 18 | 10 |
| 1998 Cincinnati Reds | 77–85 | 22 | 24 |
| 1997 Cincinnati Reds · Current season | 76–86 | 25 | 25 |
| 1996 Cincinnati Reds | 81–81 | 24 | 24 |
| 1995 Cincinnati Reds | 85–59 | 23 | 24 |
Same era: other teams in 1997
- 1997 Atlanta Braves · 101–61
- 1997 Baltimore Orioles · 98–64
- 1997 Boston Red Sox · 78–84
- 1997 Chicago Cubs · 68–94
- 1997 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1997 Cleveland Indians · 86–75
More teams from 1997
- 1997 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1997 Detroit Tigers · 79–83
- 1997 Florida Marlins · 92–70
- 1997 Houston Astros · 84–78
- 1997 Kansas City Royals · 67–94
- 1997 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 1997 Milwaukee Brewers · 78–83
- 1997 Minnesota Twins · 68–94
- 1997 Montreal Expos · —
- 1997 New York Mets · 88–74
- 1997 New York Yankees · 96–66
- 1997 Oakland Athletics · 65–97
- 1997 Philadelphia Phillies · 68–94
- 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates · 79–83
- 1997 San Diego Padres · 76–86
- 1997 San Francisco Giants · 90–72
- 1997 Seattle Mariners · 90–72
- 1997 St. Louis Cardinals · 73–89
- 1997 Texas Rangers · 77–85
- 1997 Toronto Blue Jays · 76–86
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Belinda | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.71 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ricky Bones | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 10.19 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jeff Brantley | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.86 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dave Burba | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 160.00 | 4.73 | Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.73 over 160.00 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. |
| Giovanni Carrara | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.33 | 7.84 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Héctor Carrasco | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.68 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jim Crowell | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 9.95 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Joey Eischen | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Danny Graves | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.14 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Kevin Jarvis | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 10.13 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Richie Lewis | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.35 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pedro Martínez | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.45 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Kent Mercker | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 144.67 | 3.92 | Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.92 over 144.67 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 Morgan | Pitchers | 31,36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 162.00 | 4.78 | Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.78 over 162.00 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. |
| Mike Remlinger | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 124.00 | 4.14 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.14 over 124.00 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. |
| Félix Rodríguez | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.30 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pete Schourek | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.67 | 5.42 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 over 84.67 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. |
| Scott Service | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.81 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jeff Shaw | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| John Smiley | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 117.00 | 5.23 | Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn 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. |
| Scott Sullivan | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.24 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jeff Tabaka | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Brett Tomko | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 126.00 | 3.43 | Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.43 over 126.00 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. |
| Gabe White | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.00 | 4.39 | Average (51) — 117 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 41.00 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. |
| Scott Winchester | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Brook Fordyce | Catchers | 6 | batting | 96 | 20 | 1 | .208 | — | — | Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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. |
| Joe Oliver | Catchers | 7 | batting | 349 | 90 | 14 | .258 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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. |
| Eddie Taubensee | Catchers | 10 | batting | 254 | 68 | 10 | .268 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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. |
| Aaron Boone | Infielders | 17 | batting | 49 | 12 | 0 | .245 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bret Boone | Infielders | 29 | batting | 443 | 99 | 7 | .223 | — | — | Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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. |
| Jeff Branson | Infielders | 20 | batting | 98 | 15 | 1 | .153 | — | — | Below average (39) — 445 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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. |
| Willie Greene | Infielders | 12 | batting | 495 | 125 | 26 | .253 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 495 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. |
| Damian Jackson | Infielders | 4 | batting | 27 | 6 | 1 | .222 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Barry Larkin | Infielders | 11 | batting | 224 | 71 | 4 | .317 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting 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. |
| Hal Morris | Infielders | 23 | batting | 333 | 92 | 1 | .276 | — | — | Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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. |
| Terry Pendleton | Infielders | 9 | batting | 113 | 28 | 1 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Eduardo Pérez | Infielders | 39 | batting | 297 | 75 | 16 | .253 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 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. |
| Pokey Reese | Infielders | 3 | batting | 397 | 87 | 4 | .219 | — | — | Below average (41) — 436 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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. |
| Pete Rose Jr. | Infielders | 14 | batting | 14 | 2 | 0 | .143 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Curtis Goodwin | Outfielders | 00 | batting | 265 | 67 | 1 | .253 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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. |
| Lenny Harris | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 238 | 65 | 3 | .273 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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. |
| Mike Kelly | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 140 | 41 | 6 | .293 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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. |
| Jon Nunnally | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 201 | 64 | 13 | .318 | — | — | Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 201 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. |
| Eric Owens | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 57 | 15 | 0 | .263 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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. |
| Deion Sanders | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 465 | 127 | 5 | .273 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 at-bats and 5 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. |
| Reggie Sanders | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 312 | 79 | 19 | .253 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 at-bats and 19 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 Sierra | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 90 | 22 | 2 | .244 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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 Stynes | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 198 | 69 | 6 | .348 | — | — | Strong (62) — 14 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Ozzie Timmons | Outfielders | 31 | batting | 9 | 3 | 0 | .333 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pat Watkins | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 29 | 6 | 0 | .207 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Cincinnati Reds season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:16:16.289511+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.