1998 Seattle Mariners

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2000 Seattle Mariners	91–71	22	16
1999 Seattle Mariners	79–83	23	28
1998 Seattle Mariners · Current season	76–85	27	20
1997 Seattle Mariners	90–72	23	24
1996 Seattle Mariners	85–76	24	25

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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
Paul Abbott	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.67	4.01	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 24.67 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.
Bobby Ayala	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	7.29	Below average (39) — 298 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 7.29 over 75.33 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 Bullinger	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	15.88	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.
Ken Cloude	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.33	6.37	Below average (40) — 295 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.37 over 155.33 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.
Jeff Fassero	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	224.67	3.97	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 224.67 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.
Tony Fossas	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	8.74	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 Gajkowski	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	7.27	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.
David Holdridge	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	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.
Randy Johnson	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	4.33	Average (51) — 138 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 160.00 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.
Felipe Lira	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	4.60	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.
Andrew Lorraine	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	2.45	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.
Greg McCarthy	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	5.01	Average (49) — 173 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 23.33 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.
Jamie Moyer	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	234.33	3.53	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 234.33 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.
José Paniagua	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	2.05	Average (54) — 63 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.05 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.
Heathcliff Slocumb	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.67	5.32	Average (47) — 212 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 67.67 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.
Paul Spoljaric	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.33	6.48	Below average (42) — 283 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.48 over 83.33 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.
Mac Suzuki	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	7.18	Average (45) — 250 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 7.18 over 26.33 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.
Bill Swift	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.67	5.85	Below average (43) — 273 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 5.85 over 144.67 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.
Mike Timlin	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	2.95	Average (57) — 27 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 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.
Bob Wells	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	6.10	Average (45) — 250 of 303 pitchers in the available 1998 rosters An earned-run average of 6.10 over 51.67 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.
Raúl Chávez	Catchers	62	batting	1	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.
John Marzano	Catchers	17	batting	133	31	4	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Joe Oliver	Catchers	9	batting	85	19	2	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Rick Wilkins	Catchers	2	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.
Dan Wilson	Catchers	6	batting	325	82	9	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 236 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
David Bell	Infielders	2	batting	80	26	0	.325	—	—	Average (54) — 104 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Joey Cora	Infielders	28	batting	519	166	6	.276	—	—	Average (59) — 40 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Russ Davis	Infielders	18	batting	502	130	20	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 502 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.
Giomar Guevara	Infielders	4	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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.
Carlos Guillén	Infielders	5	batting	39	13	0	.333	—	—	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.
Jeff Huson	Infielders	9	batting	49	8	1	.163	—	—	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.
Edgar Martínez	Infielders	11	batting	556	179	29	.322	—	—	Strong (63) — 14 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 29 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 Rodriguez	Infielders	3	batting	686	213	42	.310	—	—	Strong (63) — 14 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 686 at-bats and 42 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.
Rico Rossy	Infielders	44	batting	81	16	1	.198	—	—	Average (45) — 340 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
David Segui	Infielders	21	batting	522	159	19	.305	—	—	Average (59) — 40 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 522 at-bats and 19 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 Amaral	Outfielders	8	batting	134	37	1	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 175 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Jay Buhner	Outfielders	19	batting	244	59	15	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Rickey Cradle	Outfielders	48	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Rob Ducey	Outfielders	20	batting	217	52	5	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Charles Gipson	Outfielders	16	batting	51	12	0	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 254 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 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.
Ken Griffey Jr.	Outfielders	24	batting	633	180	56	.284	—	—	Strong (60) — 34 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 633 at-bats and 56 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.
Glenallen Hill	Outfielders	1	batting	259	75	12	.290	—	—	Average (56) — 68 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Raúl Ibañez	Outfielders	38	batting	98	25	2	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 210 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
David McCarty	Outfielders	23	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.
Shane Monahan	Outfielders	12	batting	211	51	4	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 254 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Robert Pérez	Outfielders	30	batting	35	6	2	.171	—	—	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.
Ryan Radmanovich	Outfielders	33	batting	69	15	2	.217	—	—	Average (47) — 286 of 411 batters in the available 1998 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1998 Seattle Mariners season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:12:08.801423+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.