2008 Atlanta Braves
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Atlanta Braves franchise archive · Available years: 1953–2025 · 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Atlanta Braves | 91–71 | 22 | 21 |
| 2009 Atlanta Braves | 86–76 | 24 | 21 |
| 2008 Atlanta Braves · Current season | 72–90 | 49 | 24 |
| 2007 Atlanta Braves | 84–78 | 22 | 28 |
| 2006 Atlanta Braves | 79–83 | 19 | 26 |
Same era: other teams in 2008
- 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2008 Baltimore Orioles · 68–93
- 2008 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2008 Chicago Cubs · 97–64
- 2008 Chicago White Sox · 89–74
- 2008 Cincinnati Reds · 74–88
More teams from 2008
- 2008 Cleveland Indians · —
- 2008 Colorado Rockies · 74–88
- 2008 Detroit Tigers · 74–88
- 2008 Florida Marlins · 84–77
- 2008 Houston Astros · 86–75
- 2008 Kansas City Royals · 75–87
- 2008 Los Angeles Angels · 100–62
- 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers · 84–78
- 2008 Milwaukee Brewers · 90–72
- 2008 Minnesota Twins · 88–75
- 2008 New York Mets · 89–73
- 2008 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 2008 Oakland Athletics · 75–86
- 2008 Philadelphia Phillies · 92–70
- 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2008 San Diego Padres · 63–99
- 2008 San Francisco Giants · 72–90
- 2008 Seattle Mariners · 61–101
- 2008 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 2008 Tampa Bay Rays · 97–65
- 2008 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2008 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
- 2008 Washington Nationals · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Acosta | Pitchers | 46 | both | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 53.00 | 3.57 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 53.00 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. |
| Jeff Bennett | Pitchers | 30 | both | 9 | 2 | 0 | .222 | 97.33 | 3.70 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 97.33 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. |
| Blaine Boyer | Pitchers | 56 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 72.00 | 5.88 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.88 over 72.00 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. |
| Francisley Bueno | Pitchers | 26 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Buddy Carlyle | Pitchers | 38 | both | 9 | 2 | 0 | .222 | 62.67 | 3.59 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 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. |
| Matt DeSalvo | Pitchers | 33 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Elmer Dessens | Pitchers | 34 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tom Glavine | Pitchers | 47 | both | 19 | 2 | 0 | .105 | 63.33 | 5.54 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.54 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. |
| Mike Gonzalez | Pitchers | 51 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 33.67 | 4.28 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.28 over 33.67 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 Hampton | Pitchers | 32 | both | 24 | 5 | 0 | .208 | 78.00 | 4.85 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.85 over 78.00 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 Hudson | Pitchers | 15 | both | 41 | 6 | 0 | .146 | 142.00 | 3.17 | Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.17 over 142.00 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. |
| Chuck James | Pitchers | 36 | both | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 29.67 | 9.10 | Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 9.10 over 29.67 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. |
| Jorge Julio | Pitchers | 65 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jair Jurrjens | Pitchers | 49 | both | 58 | 6 | 0 | .103 | 144.33 | 3.68 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 144.33 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. |
| Charlie Morton | Pitchers | 50 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Peter Moylan | Pitchers | 58 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 5.67 | 1.59 | 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. |
| Vladimir Núñez | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 32.67 | 3.86 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 over 32.67 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 Ohman | Pitchers | 13 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 58.67 | 3.68 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.68 over 58.67 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. |
| James Parr | Pitchers | 61 | both | 8 | 2 | 0 | .250 | 22.33 | 4.84 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.84 over 22.33 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. |
| Chris Resop | Pitchers | 48 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 18.33 | 5.89 | 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. |
| Jo-Jo Reyes | Pitchers | 37 | both | 30 | 4 | 0 | .133 | 113.00 | 5.81 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.81 over 113.00 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. |
| Jeff Ridgway | Pitchers | 40 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 9.67 | 3.72 | 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. |
| Royce Ring | Pitchers | 34 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 22.33 | 8.46 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.46 over 22.33 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. |
| John Smoltz | Pitchers | 29 | both | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 28.00 | 2.57 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.57 over 28.00 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. |
| Rafael Soriano | Pitchers | 39 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 14.00 | 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. |
| Phil Stockman | Pitchers | 48 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 7.33 | 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. |
| Julián Tavárez | Pitchers | 54 | both | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 42.00 | 4.71 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.71 over 42.00 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 McCann | Catchers | 16 | batting | 509 | 153 | 23 | .301 | — | — | Strong (60) — 21 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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. |
| Corky Miller | Catchers | 27 | batting | 60 | 5 | 1 | .083 | — | — | Below average (40) — 489 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Clint Sammons | Catchers | 18 | batting | 54 | 8 | 1 | .148 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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. |
| Yunel Escobar | Infielders | 19 | batting | 514 | 148 | 10 | .288 | — | — | Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 514 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. |
| Rubén Gotay | Infielders | 8 | batting | 102 | 24 | 2 | .235 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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. |
| Kelly Johnson | Infielders | 2 | batting | 547 | 157 | 11 | .239 | — | — | Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 547 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. |
| Chipper Jones | Infielders | 10 | batting | 439 | 160 | 22 | .364 | — | — | Strong (70) — 2 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 439 at-bats and 22 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. |
| Casey Kotchman | Infielders | 22 | batting | 152 | 36 | 2 | .237 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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. |
| Brent Lillibridge | Infielders | 1 | batting | 80 | 16 | 1 | .200 | — | — | Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Martín Prado | Infielders | 14 | 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. |
| Mark Teixeira | Infielders | 24 | batting | 381 | 108 | 20 | .283 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Josh Anderson | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 136 | 40 | 3 | .294 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Gregor Blanco | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 430 | 108 | 1 | .251 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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. |
| Matt Diaz | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 135 | 33 | 2 | .244 | — | — | Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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. |
| Jeff Francoeur | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 599 | 143 | 11 | .239 | — | — | Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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. |
| Omar Infante | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 317 | 93 | 3 | .293 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 317 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. |
| Mark Kotsay | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 318 | 92 | 6 | .289 | — | — | Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 318 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. |
| Greg Norton | Outfielders | 20 | batting | 171 | 42 | 7 | .246 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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. |
| Jason Perry | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 17 | 2 | 0 | .118 | — | — | 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. |
| Brayan Peña | Outfielders | 5 | 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. |
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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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:15:22.869509+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.