1998 Detroit Tigers
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Detroit Tigers | 79–83 | 23 | 23 |
| 1999 Detroit Tigers | 69–92 | 20 | 21 |
| 1998 Detroit Tigers · Current season | 65–97 | 25 | 20 |
| 1997 Detroit Tigers | 79–83 | 23 | 20 |
| 1996 Detroit Tigers | 53–109 | 26 | 27 |
Same era: other teams in 1998
- 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks · 65–97
- 1998 Atlanta Braves · 106–56
- 1998 Baltimore Orioles · 79–83
- 1998 Boston Red Sox · 92–70
- 1998 Chicago Cubs · 90–73
- 1998 Chicago White Sox · —
More teams from 1998
- 1998 Cincinnati Reds · 77–85
- 1998 Cleveland Indians · 89–73
- 1998 Colorado Rockies · 77–85
- 1998 Florida Marlins · 54–108
- 1998 Houston Astros · 102–60
- 1998 Kansas City Royals · 72–89
- 1998 Los Angeles Dodgers · 83–79
- 1998 Milwaukee Brewers · 74–88
- 1998 Minnesota Twins · 70–92
- 1998 Montreal Expos · —
- 1998 New York Mets · 88–74
- 1998 New York Yankees · 114–48
- 1998 Oakland Athletics · 74–88
- 1998 Philadelphia Phillies · 75–87
- 1998 Pittsburgh Pirates · 69–93
- 1998 San Diego Padres · 98–64
- 1998 San Francisco Giants · 89–74
- 1998 Seattle Mariners · 76–85
- 1998 St. Louis Cardinals · 83–79
- 1998 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 63–99
- 1998 Texas Rangers · 88–74
- 1998 Toronto Blue Jays · 88–74
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Anderson | Pitchers | 14,51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.00 | 3.27 | Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.27 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. |
| Doug Bochtler | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 67.33 | 6.15 | Below average (44) — 262 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.15 over 67.33 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. |
| Doug Brocail | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.67 | 2.73 | Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.73 over 62.67 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. |
| Will Brunson | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Frank Castillo | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 116.00 | 6.83 | Below average (39) — 298 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.83 over 116.00 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. |
| Dean Crow | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 3.94 | Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.94 over 45.67 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. |
| Roberto Durán | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.33 | 5.87 | 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. |
| Bryce Florie | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 133.00 | 4.80 | Average (49) — 173 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.80 over 133.00 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. |
| Seth Greisinger | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 221.33 | 3.90 | Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.90 over 221.33 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. |
| Denny Harriger | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 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. |
| Todd Jones | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 63.33 | 4.97 | Average (49) — 173 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.97 over 63.33 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. |
| Greg Keagle | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 5.59 | Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.59 over 31.67 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 Moehler | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.00 | 5.12 | Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.12 over 130.00 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 Powell | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.67 | 6.35 | Below average (43) — 273 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.35 over 83.67 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. |
| Sean Runyan | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.33 | 3.58 | Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 50.33 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. |
| A. J. Sager | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.33 | 6.52 | Below average (43) — 273 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.52 over 59.33 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. |
| Scott Sanders | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 17.69 | 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. |
| Marino Santana | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.33 | 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. |
| Justin Thompson | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 222.00 | 4.05 | Average (53) — 87 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 222.00 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 Worrell | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.67 | 5.98 | Average (45) — 250 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.98 over 61.67 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. |
| Paul Bako | Catchers | 32 | batting | 305 | 83 | 3 | .272 | — | — | Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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. |
| Raul Casanova | Catchers | 33 | batting | 42 | 6 | 1 | .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. |
| Robert Fick | Catchers | 41 | batting | 22 | 8 | 3 | .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. |
| Joe Oliver | Catchers | 7 | batting | 155 | 35 | 4 | .226 | — | — | Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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. |
| Joe Siddall | Catchers | 30 | batting | 65 | 12 | 1 | .185 | — | — | Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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. |
| Gabe Alvarez | Infielders | 20 | batting | 286 | 46 | 5 | .231 | — | — | Below average (36) — 411 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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. |
| Frank Catalanotto | Infielders | 29,27 | batting | 213 | 60 | 6 | .282 | — | — | Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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. |
| Tony Clark | Infielders | 17 | batting | 602 | 175 | 34 | .291 | — | — | Average (59) — 40 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 602 at-bats and 34 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. |
| Deivi Cruz | Infielders | 8 | batting | 518 | 118 | 5 | .260 | — | — | Below average (44) — 361 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 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. |
| Damion Easley | Infielders | 9 | batting | 594 | 161 | 27 | .271 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 594 at-bats and 27 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 Manto | Infielders | 20 | batting | 30 | 8 | 1 | .267 | — | — | 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 Randa | Infielders | 19 | batting | 560 | 117 | 9 | .254 | — | — | Below average (41) — 397 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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. |
| Billy Ripken | Infielders | 14 | batting | 74 | 20 | 0 | .270 | — | — | Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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. |
| Jason Wood | Infielders | 43 | batting | 23 | 8 | 1 | .348 | — | — | 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. |
| Kimera Bartee | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 98 | 19 | 3 | .194 | — | — | Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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. |
| Trey Beamon | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 42 | 11 | 0 | .262 | — | — | 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. |
| Gerónimo Berroa | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 126 | 30 | 1 | .238 | — | — | Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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. |
| Juan Encarnación | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 164 | 54 | 7 | .329 | — | — | Average (59) — 40 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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. |
| Luis Gonzalez | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 547 | 146 | 23 | .267 | — | — | Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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. |
| Bobby Higginson | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 612 | 174 | 25 | .284 | — | — | Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 612 at-bats and 25 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 | 20 | batting | 14 | 1 | 0 | .071 | — | — | 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. |
| Brian Hunter | Outfielders | 21 | 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. |
| Gabe Kapler | Outfielders | 51 | batting | 25 | 5 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Bip Roberts | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 113 | 28 | 0 | .248 | — | — | Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Andy Tomberlin | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 69 | 15 | 2 | .217 | — | — | Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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. |
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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 Detroit Tigers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:06:55.006064+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.