1997 New York Yankees
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 New York Yankees | 98–64 | 21 | 18 |
| 1998 New York Yankees | 114–48 | 19 | 19 |
| 1997 New York Yankees · Current season | 96–66 | 24 | 18 |
| 1996 New York Yankees | 92–70 | 25 | 24 |
| 1995 New York Yankees | 79–65 | 22 | 13 |
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 Cincinnati Reds · 76–86
More teams from 1997
- 1997 Cleveland Indians · 86–75
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Banks | Pitchers | 62 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.00 | 1.93 | 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. |
| Brian Boehringer | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.63 | 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. |
| Joe Borowski | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| David Cone | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 195.00 | 2.82 | Strong (61) — 9 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.82 over 195.00 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. |
| Dwight Gooden | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 106.33 | 4.91 | Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 106.33 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. |
| Hideki Irabu | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.33 | 7.09 | Below average (43) — 251 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.09 over 53.33 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. |
| Graeme Lloyd | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.31 | 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 Mecir | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.88 | 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. |
| Ramiro Mendoza | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 133.67 | 4.24 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.24 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. |
| Jeff Nelson | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.86 | 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. |
| Andy Pettitte | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 240.33 | 2.88 | Strong (62) — 7 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.88 over 240.33 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. |
| Danny Rios | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 19.29 | 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. |
| Mariano Rivera | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.88 | 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. |
| Kenny Rogers | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 145.00 | 5.65 | Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.65 over 145.00 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 Stanton | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.57 | 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. |
| David Weathers | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 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. |
| David Wells | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 218.00 | 4.21 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.21 over 218.00 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 Figga | Catchers | 63 | batting | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | 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. |
| Joe Girardi | Catchers | 25 | batting | 398 | 105 | 1 | .264 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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. |
| Jorge Posada | Catchers | 22,20 | batting | 188 | 47 | 6 | .250 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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. |
| Wade Boggs | Infielders | 12 | both | 353 | 103 | 4 | .292 | — | 0.00 | Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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. |
| Homer Bush | Infielders | 38 | batting | 11 | 4 | 0 | .364 | — | — | 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. |
| Iván Cruz | Infielders | 47 | batting | 20 | 5 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Mariano Duncan | Infielders | 18 | batting | 172 | 42 | 1 | .244 | — | — | Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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. |
| Cecil Fielder | Infielders | 45 | batting | 361 | 94 | 13 | .260 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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. |
| Andy Fox | Infielders | 18,26 | batting | 31 | 7 | 0 | .226 | — | — | 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. |
| Charlie Hayes | Infielders | 13 | batting | 353 | 91 | 11 | .258 | — | — | Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 353 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. |
| Derek Jeter | Infielders | 2 | batting | 654 | 190 | 10 | .291 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 654 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. |
| Pat Kelly | Infielders | 14 | batting | 120 | 29 | 2 | .242 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Tino Martinez | Infielders | 24 | batting | 594 | 176 | 44 | .296 | — | — | Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 44 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. |
| Rey Sánchez | Infielders | 26 | batting | 138 | 43 | 1 | .312 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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. |
| Luis Sojo | Infielders | 19 | batting | 215 | 66 | 2 | .307 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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. |
| Mike Stanley | Infielders | 20 | batting | 87 | 25 | 3 | .287 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Chad Curtis | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 320 | 93 | 12 | .291 | — | — | Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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. |
| Paul O'Neill | Outfielders | 21 | batting | 553 | 179 | 21 | .324 | — | — | Strong (63) — 9 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 at-bats and 21 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. |
| Scott Pose | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 87 | 19 | 0 | .218 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Tim Raines | Outfielders | 31 | batting | 271 | 87 | 4 | .321 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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. |
| Darryl Strawberry | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 29 | 3 | 0 | .103 | — | — | 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. |
| Mark Whiten | Outfielders | 22 | batting | 215 | 57 | 5 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 233 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 215 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. |
| Bernie Williams | Outfielders | 51 | batting | 509 | 167 | 21 | .328 | — | — | Strong (64) — 7 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 at-bats and 21 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 Incaviglia | Outfielders | 52 | batting | 16 | 4 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:20:49.820685+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.