1998 San Francisco Giants

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2000 San Francisco Giants	97–65	19	17
1999 San Francisco Giants	86–76	19	16
1998 San Francisco Giants · Current season	89–74	24	17
1997 San Francisco Giants	90–72	19	23
1996 San Francisco Giants	—	29	20

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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.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Cory Bailey	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris Brock	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.90	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Danny Darwin	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.67	5.51	Average (45) — 250 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 148.67 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.
Shawn Estes	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.33	5.06	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 149.33 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.
Mark Gardner	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.00	4.33	Average (52) — 110 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 212.00 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.
Dean Hartgraves	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.53	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Orel Hershiser	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	202.00	4.41	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 202.00 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.
John Johnstone	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.07	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José Mesa	Pitchers	47	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alvin Morman	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.14	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Robb Nen	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.52	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Russ Ortiz	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.33	4.99	Average (48) — 196 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 88.33 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.
Jim Poole	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.29	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Reed	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.48	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rich Rodriguez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.70	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kirk Rueter	Pitchers	46	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.80	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Johnson	Catchers	18	batting	308	73	13	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 308 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.
Brent Mayne	Catchers	9	batting	275	75	3	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Doug Mirabelli	Catchers	19	batting	17	4	1	.235	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rich Aurilia	Infielders	35	batting	413	110	9	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Jeff Ball	Infielders	47	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wilson Delgado	Infielders	62	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Shawon Dunston	Infielders	8	batting	51	9	3	.176	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Charlie Hayes	Infielders	13	batting	329	94	12	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 329 at-bats and 12 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 Kent	Infielders	21	batting	526	156	31	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 34 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 526 at-bats and 31 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.
Ramón Martínez	Infielders	34	batting	19	6	0	.316	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Mueller	Infielders	32	batting	534	157	9	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Rey Sánchez	Infielders	14	batting	316	90	2	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 150 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
J. T. Snow	Infielders	6	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Marvin Benard	Outfielders	7	batting	286	92	3	.322	—	—	Average (58) — 48 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Barry Bonds	Outfielders	25	batting	552	167	37	.303	—	—	Strong (61) — 26 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 37 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.
Ellis Burks	Outfielders	23	batting	147	45	5	.306	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Joe Carter	Outfielders	29	batting	105	31	7	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 84 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Alex Diaz	Outfielders	1	batting	62	8	0	.129	—	—	Below average (41) — 397 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Darryl Hamilton	Outfielders	5	batting	367	108	1	.294	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Stan Javier	Outfielders	28	batting	417	121	4	.290	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Chris Jones	Outfielders	2	batting	90	17	2	.189	—	—	Below average (44) — 361 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Dante Powell	Outfielders	30	batting	4	2	1	.500	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Armando Ríos	Outfielders	1	batting	7	4	2	.571	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jacob Cruz	Outfielders	30	batting	3	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The 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: 1998 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:12:33.520106+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.