2008 Toronto Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays franchise archive · Available years: 1977–2025 · 49 seasons.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
2010 Toronto Blue Jays85–772024
2009 Toronto Blue Jays75–872023
2008 Toronto Blue Jays · Current season86–763819
2007 Toronto Blue Jays83–792323
2006 Toronto Blue Jays87–752121

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Jeremy AccardoPitchers49pitching————12.336.57
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.
Armando BenítezPitchers48No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
A. J. BurnettPitchers34both300.000221.334.07
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.07 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.
Shawn CampPitchers57both000.00039.334.12
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.12 over 39.33 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.
Jesse CarlsonPitchers43,39both000.00060.002.25
Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.25 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.
Scott DownsPitchers37both000.00070.671.78
Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.78 over 70.67 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.
Jason FrasorPitchers54both000.00047.334.18
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 47.33 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.
Roy HalladayPitchers32both400.000246.002.78
Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.78 over 246.00 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.
Brandon LeaguePitchers22pitching————33.002.18
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.18 over 33.00 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.
Jesse LitschPitchers51both300.000176.003.58
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 176.00 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.
Shaun MarcumPitchers28both200.000151.333.39
Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.39 over 151.33 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.
Dustin McGowanPitchers29both300.000111.334.37
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.37 over 111.33 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 ParrishPitchers31pitching————42.334.04
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.04 over 42.33 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.
David PurceyPitchers25both100.00065.005.54
Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.54 over 65.00 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.
Scott RichmondPitchers48pitching————27.004.00
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 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.
B. J. RyanPitchers52both000.00058.002.95
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 over 58.00 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 TalletPitchers56both000.00056.332.88
Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.88 over 56.33 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.
Randy WellsPitchers59pitching————1.000.00
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.
Brian WolfePitchers40both000.00022.002.45
Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.45 over 22.00 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.
Rod BarajasCatchers20batting3498711.249——
Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 349 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.
Curtis ThigpenCatchers7batting1731.176——
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.
Gregg ZaunCatchers9batting245586.237——
Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 245 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.
José BautistaInfielders23batting56123.214——
Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
David EcksteinInfielders11No 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 HillInfielders2batting205542.263——
Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Joe InglettInfielders1batting3441023.297——
Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Héctor LunaInfielders18batting1101.000——
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.
John McDonaldInfielders6batting186391.210——
Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Lyle OverbayInfielders17batting54414715.270——
Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 at-bats and 15 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 RolenInfielders33batting40810711.262——
Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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.
Marco ScutaroInfielders19batting5171387.267——
Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 517 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.
Jorge VelandiaInfielders4batting700.000——
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.
Buck CoatsOutfielders21batting510.200——
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.
Adam LindOutfielders26batting326929.282——
Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Kevin MenchOutfielders36batting115280.243——
Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Alex RíosOutfielders15batting63518515.291——
Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 at-bats and 15 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 SniderOutfielders45batting73222.301——
Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 73 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.
Matt StairsOutfielders24batting3208011.250——
Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Shannon StewartOutfielders23,42batting175421.240——
Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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.
Vernon WellsOutfielders10,42batting42712820.300——
Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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.
Brad WilkersonOutfielders35batting208454.216——
Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Robinzon DíazOutfielders14No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank ThomasOutfielders35,42No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Toronto Blue Jays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:25:50.105152+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.