2008 San Francisco Giants
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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San Francisco Giants franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 92 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 San Francisco Giants | 92–70 | 39 | 18 |
| 2009 San Francisco Giants | 88–74 | 43 | 21 |
| 2008 San Francisco Giants · Current season | 72–90 | 29 | 20 |
| 2007 San Francisco Giants | 71–91 | 22 | 22 |
| 2006 San Francisco Giants | 76–85 | 23 | 21 |
Same era: other teams in 2008
- 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2008 Atlanta Braves · 72–90
- 2008 Baltimore Orioles · 68–93
- 2008 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2008 Chicago Cubs · 97–64
- 2008 Chicago White Sox · 89–74
More teams from 2008
- 2008 Cincinnati Reds · 74–88
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cain | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 217.67 | 3.76 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 217.67 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. |
| Vinnie Chulk | Pitchers | 39,31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 31.67 | 4.83 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.83 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. |
| Kevin Correia | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 110.00 | 6.05 | Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.05 over 110.00 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. |
| Geno Espineli | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.00 | 5.06 | 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. |
| Brad Hennessey | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 40.33 | 7.81 | Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.81 over 40.33 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. |
| Alex Hinshaw | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 39.67 | 3.40 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.40 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. |
| Tim Lincecum | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 227.00 | 2.62 | Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.62 over 227.00 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. |
| Osiris Matos | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.67 | 4.79 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.79 over 20.67 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. |
| Patrick Misch | Pitchers | 16 | 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. |
| Matt Palmer | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.67 | 8.53 | 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. |
| Sergio Romo | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.00 | 2.12 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.12 over 34.00 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. |
| Billy Sadler | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.33 | 4.06 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.06 over 44.33 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. |
| Jonathan Sánchez | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.00 | 5.01 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.01 over 158.00 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. |
| Jack Taschner | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 48.00 | 4.88 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.88 over 48.00 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. |
| Erick Threets | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 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. |
| Merkin Valdez | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.00 | 1.69 | 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. |
| Tyler Walker | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.33 | 4.56 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.56 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. |
| Brian Wilson | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.33 | 4.62 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.62 over 62.33 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. |
| Keiichi Yabu | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 68.00 | 3.57 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 68.00 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. |
| Barry Zito | Pitchers | 75 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 180.00 | 5.15 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.15 over 180.00 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. |
| Eliézer Alfonzo | Catchers | 50 | batting | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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. |
| Steve Holm | Catchers | 20 | batting | 84 | 22 | 1 | .262 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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. |
| Bengie Molina | Catchers | 1 | batting | 530 | 155 | 16 | .292 | — | — | Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 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. |
| Rich Aurilia | Infielders | 35 | batting | 407 | 115 | 10 | .283 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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. |
| Brian Bocock | Infielders | 29 | batting | 77 | 11 | 0 | .143 | — | — | Below average (41) — 487 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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. |
| John Bowker | Infielders | 70,21 | batting | 326 | 83 | 10 | .255 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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. |
| Emmanuel Burriss | Infielders | 7 | batting | 240 | 68 | 1 | .283 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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. |
| José Castillo | Infielders | 12 | batting | 394 | 96 | 6 | .244 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 394 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. |
| Travis Denker | Infielders | 28 | batting | 37 | 9 | 1 | .243 | — | — | 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. |
| Ray Durham | Infielders | 5 | batting | 263 | 77 | 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 263 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. |
| Conor Gillaspie | Infielders | 50 | batting | 5 | 1 | 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. |
| Travis Ishikawa | Infielders | 5 | batting | 95 | 26 | 3 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 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. |
| Scott McClain | Infielders | 29 | batting | 33 | 9 | 2 | .273 | — | — | 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. |
| Ivan Ochoa | Infielders | 23 | batting | 120 | 24 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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. |
| Daniel Ortmeier | Infielders | 40 | batting | 64 | 14 | 0 | .219 | — | — | Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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. |
| Ryan Rohlinger | Infielders | 57 | batting | 32 | 3 | 0 | .094 | — | — | 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. |
| Pablo Sandoval | Infielders | 48 | batting | 145 | 50 | 3 | .345 | — | — | Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 145 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. |
| J. T. Snow | Infielders | 6 | 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. |
| Eugenio Vélez | Infielders | 8 | batting | 275 | 72 | 1 | .262 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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. |
| Omar Vizquel | Infielders | 13 | batting | 266 | 59 | 0 | .222 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 266 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. |
| Rajai Davis | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 18 | 1 | 0 | .056 | — | — | 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 Horwitz | Outfielders | 49 | batting | 36 | 8 | 2 | .222 | — | — | 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. |
| Fred Lewis | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 468 | 132 | 9 | .282 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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. |
| Dave Roberts | Outfielders | 10 | 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. |
| Aaron Rowand | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 549 | 149 | 13 | .271 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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. |
| Nate Schierholtz | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 75 | 24 | 1 | .320 | — | — | Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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. |
| Clay Timpner | Outfielders | 49 | 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. |
| Randy Winn | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 598 | 183 | 10 | .306 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 598 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. |
| Kevin Frandsen | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 1 | 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:24:16.994089+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.