1997 Toronto Blue Jays
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Toronto Blue Jays franchise archive · Available years: 1977–2025 · 49 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 Toronto Blue Jays | 84–78 | 31 | 22 |
| 1998 Toronto Blue Jays | 88–74 | 12 | 20 |
| 1997 Toronto Blue Jays · Current season | 76–86 | 24 | 20 |
| 1996 Toronto Blue Jays | 74–88 | 20 | 20 |
| 1995 Toronto Blue Jays | 56–88 | 19 | 20 |
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 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Almanzar | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.70 | 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. |
| Luis Andújar | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.00 | 6.48 | Average (45) — 226 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.48 over 50.00 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 Carpenter | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 81.33 | 5.09 | Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.09 over 81.33 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. |
| Roger Clemens | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 264.00 | 2.05 | Strong (67) — 2 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.05 over 264.00 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. |
| Tim Crabtree | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.08 | 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. |
| Omar Daal | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 27.00 | 4.00 | Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.00 over 27.00 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. |
| Kelvim Escobar | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.90 | 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. |
| Huck Flener | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.33 | 9.87 | 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. |
| Juan Guzmán | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 60.00 | 4.95 | Average (49) — 152 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 over 60.00 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. |
| Erik Hanson | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.00 | 7.80 | 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. |
| Pat Hentgen | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 264.00 | 3.68 | Average (57) — 31 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 264.00 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. |
| Marty Janzen | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.60 | 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. |
| Robert Person | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 128.33 | 5.61 | Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.61 over 128.33 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. |
| Dan Plesac | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.58 | 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. |
| Paul Quantrill | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.94 | 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. |
| Bill Risley | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.31 | 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. |
| Kenny Robinson | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.70 | 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. |
| Paul Spoljaric | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.19 | 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. |
| Mike Timlin | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.87 | 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. |
| Woody Williams | Pitchers | 54,30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 194.67 | 4.35 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 194.67 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. |
| Sandy Martínez | Catchers | 35 | batting | 2 | 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. |
| Julio Mosquera | Catchers | 46 | batting | 8 | 2 | 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. |
| Charlie O'Brien | Catchers | 22 | batting | 225 | 49 | 4 | .218 | — | — | Below average (43) — 413 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 225 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. |
| Benito Santiago | Catchers | 18 | batting | 341 | 83 | 13 | .243 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 341 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. |
| Tilson Brito | Infielders | 12 | batting | 126 | 28 | 0 | .222 | — | — | Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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. |
| Joe Carter | Infielders | 43,29 | batting | 612 | 143 | 21 | .234 | — | — | Average (45) — 381 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 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. |
| Felipe Crespo | Infielders | 3 | batting | 28 | 8 | 1 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Carlos Delgado | Infielders | 25 | batting | 519 | 136 | 30 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 at-bats and 30 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. |
| Mariano Duncan | Infielders | 24 | batting | 167 | 38 | 0 | .228 | — | — | Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 167 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. |
| Tom Evans | Infielders | 28 | batting | 38 | 11 | 1 | .289 | — | — | 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. |
| Carlos García | Infielders | 13 | batting | 350 | 77 | 3 | .220 | — | — | Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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. |
| Alex Gonzalez | Infielders | 8 | batting | 426 | 102 | 12 | .239 | — | — | Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 426 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. |
| Tomás Pérez | Infielders | 1 | batting | 123 | 24 | 0 | .195 | — | — | Below average (41) — 436 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 123 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. |
| Juan Samuel | Infielders | 11 | batting | 95 | 27 | 3 | .284 | — | — | Average (52) — 157 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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. |
| Ed Sprague | Infielders | 33 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jacob Brumfield | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 174 | 36 | 2 | .207 | — | — | Below average (42) — 423 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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. |
| Rich Butler | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 14 | 4 | 0 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| José Cruz Jr. | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 212 | 49 | 14 | .231 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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. |
| Shawn Green | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 429 | 123 | 16 | .287 | — | — | Average (55) — 81 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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. |
| Orlando Merced | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 368 | 98 | 9 | .266 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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. |
| Otis Nixon | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 401 | 105 | 1 | .262 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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. |
| Robert Pérez | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 78 | 15 | 2 | .192 | — | — | Below average (44) — 401 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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. |
| Rubén Sierra | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 48 | 10 | 1 | .208 | — | — | 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. |
| Shannon Stewart | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 168 | 48 | 0 | .286 | — | — | Average (51) — 193 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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. |
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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 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:24:11.996072+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.