1998 Boston Red Sox

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2000 Boston Red Sox	85–77	28	24
1999 Boston Red Sox	94–68	23	25
1998 Boston Red Sox · Current season	92–70	24	23
1997 Boston Red Sox	78–84	22	25
1996 Boston Red Sox	85–77	32	23

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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
Steve Avery	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.67	5.02	Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.02 over 123.67 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.
Brian Barkley	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	9.82	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.
Robinson Checo	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	9.39	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.
Jin-ho Cho	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	8.20	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.
Jim Corsi	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	2.59	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 66.00 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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	4.76	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 39.67 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.
Rich Garcés	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.00	3.33	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 46.00 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.
Tom Gordon	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	2.72	Average (58) — 18 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.72 over 79.33 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.
Butch Henry	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	4.00	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.
Derek Lowe	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	4.02	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 123.00 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.
Ron Mahay	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	3.46	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 26.00 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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.67	2.89	Strong (61) — 7 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 233.67 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.
Carlos Reyes	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	3.52	Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 38.33 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.
Brian Rose	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	6.93	Below average (44) — 262 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.93 over 37.67 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.
Bret Saberhagen	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	3.96	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.96 over 175.00 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.
Pete Schourek	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	4.30	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 44.00 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.
Brian Shouse	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	5.63	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.
Greg Swindell	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	3.38	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 24.00 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.
Carlos Valdez	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	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.
Darío Veras	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	10.13	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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.00	4.58	Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 216.00 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.
John Wasdin	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	5.25	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.25 over 96.00 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 West	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	27.00	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.
Scott Hatteberg	Catchers	10	batting	359	99	12	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 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.
Jim Leyritz	Catchers	31	batting	129	37	8	.287	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Mandy Romero	Catchers	54	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	47	batting	221	56	7	.253	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Mike Benjamin	Infielders	28	batting	349	95	4	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	5	batting	604	195	35	.323	—	—	Strong (64) — 11 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 at-bats and 35 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 Jefferson	Infielders	18	batting	196	60	8	.306	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Keith Johns	Infielders	51	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Mark Lemke	Infielders	15	batting	91	17	0	.187	—	—	Below average (43) — 376 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Lou Merloni	Infielders	50	batting	96	27	1	.281	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting 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.
Donnie Sadler	Infielders	52	batting	124	28	3	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Chris Snopek	Infielders	26	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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.
Mike Stanley	Infielders	20	batting	156	45	7	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
John Valentin	Infielders	13	batting	588	145	23	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 23 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.
Mo Vaughn	Infielders	42	batting	609	205	40	.337	—	—	Strong (67) — 3 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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.
Billy Ashley	Outfielders	23	batting	24	7	3	.292	—	—	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.
Darren Bragg	Outfielders	56	batting	409	114	8	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 409 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.
Damon Buford	Outfielders	2	batting	216	61	10	.282	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Midre Cummings	Outfielders	29	batting	120	34	5	.283	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Darren Lewis	Outfielders	20	batting	585	157	8	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Orlando Merced	Outfielders	26	batting	9	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.
Keith Mitchell	Outfielders	30	batting	33	9	0	.273	—	—	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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	27	7	0	.259	—	—	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.
Troy O'Leary	Outfielders	25	batting	611	165	23	.270	—	—	Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 611 at-bats and 23 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: 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:04:42.151789+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.