1998 Baltimore Orioles
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Baltimore Orioles franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Baltimore Orioles | 74–88 | 28 | 22 |
| 1999 Baltimore Orioles | 78–84 | 22 | 21 |
| 1998 Baltimore Orioles · Current season | 79–83 | 26 | 22 |
| 1997 Baltimore Orioles | 98–64 | 21 | 17 |
| 1996 Baltimore Orioles | 88–74 | 23 | 23 |
Same era: other teams in 1998
- 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks · 65–97
- 1998 Atlanta Braves · 106–56
- 1998 Boston Red Sox · 92–70
- 1998 Chicago Cubs · 90–73
- 1998 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1998 Cincinnati Reds · 77–85
More teams from 1998
- 1998 Cleveland Indians · 89–73
- 1998 Colorado Rockies · 77–85
- 1998 Detroit Tigers · 65–97
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Benítez | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.82 | 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. |
| Joel Bennett | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.50 | 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. |
| Norm Charlton | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.94 | 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. |
| Rocky Coppinger | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.67 | 5.17 | 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. |
| Doug Drabek | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 108.67 | 7.29 | Below average (37) — 302 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.29 over 108.67 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. |
| Radhames Dykhoff | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 18.00 | 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. |
| Scott Erickson | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 251.33 | 4.01 | Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.01 over 251.33 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 Fussell | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 8.38 | 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. |
| Juan Guzmán | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.00 | 4.35 | Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 211.00 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 Johns | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 86.67 | 4.57 | Average (50) — 160 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 86.67 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. |
| Scott Kamieniecki | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 54.67 | 6.75 | Below average (43) — 273 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.75 over 54.67 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. |
| Jimmy Key | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 79.33 | 4.20 | Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 79.33 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. |
| Richie Lewis | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.67 | 15.43 | 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. |
| Terry Mathews | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.20 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.74 | 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. |
| Bobby Muñoz | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.00 | 9.75 | 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. |
| Mike Mussina | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 206.33 | 3.49 | Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.49 over 206.33 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 Orosco | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.18 | 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. |
| Sidney Ponson | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 135.00 | 5.27 | Average (46) — 228 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 135.00 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.51 | 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. |
| Nerio Rodríguez | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 19.00 | 8.05 | 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. |
| Pete Smith | Pitchers | 26 | 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. |
| Charlie Greene | Catchers | 34,23 | batting | 21 | 4 | 0 | .190 | — | — | 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 | 267 | 70 | 15 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 122 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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. |
| Lenny Webster | Catchers | 42 | batting | 309 | 88 | 10 | .285 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 309 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. |
| Roberto Alomar | Infielders | 12 | batting | 588 | 166 | 14 | .282 | — | — | Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 at-bats and 14 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. |
| Mike Bordick | Infielders | 14 | batting | 465 | 121 | 13 | .260 | — | — | Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 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. |
| P. J. Forbes | Infielders | 1 | batting | 10 | 1 | 0 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Ozzie Guillén | Infielders | 13 | batting | 16 | 1 | 0 | .063 | — | — | 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. |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. | Infielders | 13 | batting | 7 | 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. |
| Ryan Minor | Infielders | 10 | batting | 14 | 6 | 0 | .429 | — | — | 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 | 619 | 183 | 43 | .296 | — | — | Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 43 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. |
| Calvin Pickering | Infielders | 6 | batting | 21 | 5 | 2 | .238 | — | — | 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. |
| Jeff Reboulet | Infielders | 36 | batting | 126 | 31 | 1 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 254 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. |
| Cal Ripken Jr. | Infielders | 8 | 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. |
| Brady Anderson | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 479 | 113 | 18 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 at-bats and 18 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 Becker | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 113 | 23 | 3 | .204 | — | — | Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Joe Carter | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 283 | 70 | 11 | .247 | — | — | Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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. |
| Danny Clyburn | Outfielders | 41 | batting | 25 | 7 | 1 | .280 | — | — | 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. |
| Eric Davis | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 452 | 148 | 28 | .327 | — | — | Strong (64) — 11 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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. |
| Willie Greene | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 40 | 6 | 1 | .150 | — | — | 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. |
| Jeffrey Hammonds | Outfielders | 11 | batting | 171 | 46 | 6 | .269 | — | — | Average (52) — 150 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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. |
| Gene Kingsale | Outfielders | 40 | 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. |
| Lyle Mouton | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 39 | 12 | 2 | .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. |
| Willis Otáñez | Outfielders | 52 | 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. |
| B. J. Surhoff | Outfielders | 17 | 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. |
| Jesús Tavárez | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 11 | 2 | 1 | .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. |
| Harold Baines | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 293 | 88 | 9 | .300 | — | — | Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Baltimore Orioles season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:04:19.175494+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.