1996 Baltimore Orioles
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Baltimore Orioles | 79–83 | 26 | 22 |
| 1997 Baltimore Orioles | 98–64 | 21 | 17 |
| 1996 Baltimore Orioles · Current season | 88–74 | 23 | 23 |
| 1995 Baltimore Orioles | 71–73 | 23 | 23 |
| 1994 Baltimore Orioles | 63–49 | 16 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1996
- 1996 Atlanta Braves · 96–66
- 1996 Boston Red Sox · 85–77
- 1996 California Angels · 70–91
- 1996 Chicago Cubs · 76–86
- 1996 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1996 Cincinnati Reds · 81–81
More teams from 1996
- 1996 Cleveland Indians · 99–62
- 1996 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1996 Detroit Tigers · 53–109
- 1996 Florida Marlins · 80–82
- 1996 Houston Astros · 82–80
- 1996 Kansas City Royals · 75–86
- 1996 Los Angeles Dodgers · 90–72
- 1996 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 1996 Minnesota Twins · 78–84
- 1996 Montreal Expos · —
- 1996 New York Mets · 71–91
- 1996 New York Yankees · 92–70
- 1996 Oakland Athletics · 78–84
- 1996 Philadelphia Phillies · 67–95
- 1996 Pittsburgh Pirates · 73–89
- 1996 San Diego Padres · 91–71
- 1996 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1996 Seattle Mariners · 85–76
- 1996 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–74
- 1996 Texas Rangers · 90–72
- 1996 Toronto Blue Jays · 74–88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Benítez | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 1 | Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 1 over 20.00 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. |
| Rocky Coppinger | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 104.00 | 10 | Below average (34) — 261 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 10 over 104.00 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. |
| Archie Corbin | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 2 | Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 2 over 20.00 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 Erickson | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 100.00 | 13 | Below average (25) — 263 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 13 over 100.00 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. |
| Jimmy Haynes | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.00 | 3 | Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3 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. |
| Rick Krivda | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.00 | 3 | Average (55) — 38 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3 over 54.00 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. |
| Terry Mathews | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.00 | 2 | 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. |
| Roger McDowell | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 20.00 | 1 | Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 1 over 20.00 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. |
| Kent Mercker | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.00 | 3 | Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3 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. |
| Mike Milchin | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 1 | 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. |
| Alan Mills | Pitchers | 75 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.00 | 3 | Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3 over 52.00 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. |
| Mike Mussina | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 204.00 | 19 | Below average (1) — 264 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 19 over 204.00 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. |
| Jimmy Myers | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 0 | 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. |
| Randy Myers | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.00 | 4 | Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4 over 74.00 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 Orosco | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 52.00 | 3 | Average (54) — 53 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3 over 52.00 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. |
| Arthur Rhodes | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.00 | 9 | Below average (41) — 257 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 9 over 62.00 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. |
| Nerio Rodríguez | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 0 | 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 Sackinsky | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.00 | 0 | 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. |
| Keith Shepherd | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.00 | 0 | 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. |
| Garrett Stephenson | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 0 | 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. |
| David Wells | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 130.00 | 11 | Below average (29) — 262 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 11 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. |
| Esteban Yan | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.00 | 0 | 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. |
| César Devarez | Catchers | 59 | batting | 18 | 2 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Chris Hoiles | Catchers | 23 | batting | 407 | 105 | 25 | .258 | — | — | Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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. |
| Mark Parent | Catchers | 24 | batting | 33 | 6 | 2 | .182 | — | — | 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 Zaun | Catchers | 24 | batting | 108 | 25 | 1 | .231 | — | — | Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 108 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. |
| Manny Alexander | Infielders | 6 | both | 68 | 7 | 0 | .103 | 0.00 | 0 | Below average (38) — 477 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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. |
| Roberto Alomar | Infielders | 12 | batting | 588 | 193 | 22 | .328 | — | — | Strong (63) — 16 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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. |
| Jeff Huson | Infielders | 30 | batting | 28 | 9 | 0 | .321 | — | — | 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. |
| Rafael Palmeiro | Infielders | 25 | batting | 626 | 181 | 39 | .289 | — | — | Average (58) — 57 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 626 at-bats and 39 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 | 3 | batting | 135 | 31 | 2 | .230 | — | — | Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 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. |
| Cal Ripken Jr. | Infielders | 8 | batting | 640 | 178 | 26 | .278 | — | — | Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 640 at-bats and 26 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. |
| B. J. Surhoff | Infielders | 17 | batting | 537 | 157 | 21 | .292 | — | — | Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 at-bats and 21 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. |
| Todd Zeile | Infielders | 14 | batting | 117 | 28 | 5 | .239 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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. |
| Brady Anderson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 579 | 172 | 50 | .297 | — | — | Strong (62) — 24 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 at-bats and 50 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 Bonilla | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 595 | 171 | 28 | .287 | — | — | Average (56) — 84 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 at-bats and 28 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 Bowers | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 39 | 12 | 0 | .308 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Devereaux | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 323 | 74 | 8 | .229 | — | — | Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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. |
| Jeffrey Hammonds | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 248 | 56 | 9 | .226 | — | — | Average (45) — 398 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 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. |
| Pete Incaviglia | Outfielders | 55 | batting | 33 | 10 | 2 | .303 | — | — | 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. |
| Gene Kingsale | Outfielders | 40 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | .--- | — | — | 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. |
| Luis Polonia | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 175 | 42 | 2 | .240 | — | — | Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 175 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. |
| Mark Smith | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 78 | 19 | 4 | .244 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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. |
| Tony Tarasco | Outfielders | 1 | batting | 84 | 20 | 1 | .238 | — | — | Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 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. |
| Eddie Murray | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 230 | 59 | 10 | .257 | — | — | Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:24:58.045540+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.