2008 New York Yankees

Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons

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New York Yankees franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2025 · 123 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2010 New York Yankees	95–67	22	21
2009 New York Yankees	103–59	22	24
2008 New York Yankees · Current season	89–73	41	27
2007 New York Yankees	94–68	21	28
2006 New York Yankees	97–65	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
Alfredo Aceves	Pitchers	91	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	2.40	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.40 over 30.00 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.
Jonathan Albaladejo	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	3.95	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 Britton	Pitchers	47,39	both	0	0	0	.000	23.00	5.09	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 23.00 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 Bruney	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	1.83	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.83 over 34.33 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.
Joba Chamberlain	Pitchers	62	both	3	0	0	.000	100.33	2.60	Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 100.33 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.
Phil Coke	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	0.61	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.
Kyle Farnsworth	Pitchers	48	both	0	0	0	.000	44.33	3.65	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 44.33 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.
Dan Giese	Pitchers	38	both	0	0	0	.000	43.33	3.53	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 43.33 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.
LaTroy Hawkins	Pitchers	21,22	both	0	0	0	.000	41.00	5.71	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 41.00 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.
Phil Hughes	Pitchers	34,65	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	6.62	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.62 over 34.00 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.
Kei Igawa	Pitchers	29	both	0	0	0	.000	4.00	13.50	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.
Ian Kennedy	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	8.17	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 8.17 over 39.67 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.
Dámaso Marte	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	5.40	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.
Mike Mussina	Pitchers	35	both	5	1	0	.200	200.33	3.37	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.37 over 200.33 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.
Ross Ohlendorf	Pitchers	39	both	1	0	0	.000	40.00	6.53	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.53 over 40.00 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 Patterson	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.33	6.75	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.
Carl Pavano	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	5.77	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 over 34.33 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.
Andy Pettitte	Pitchers	46	both	2	0	0	.000	204.00	4.54	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 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.
Sidney Ponson	Pitchers	47	both	2	0	0	.000	80.00	5.85	Average (48) — 324 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.85 over 80.00 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.
Edwar Ramírez	Pitchers	36	both	0	0	0	.000	55.33	3.90	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.90 over 55.33 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.
Darrell Rasner	Pitchers	43	both	1	0	0	.000	113.33	5.40	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 113.33 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.
Mariano Rivera	Pitchers	42	both	0	0	0	.000	70.67	1.40	Average (55) — 1 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 1.40 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.
David Robertson	Pitchers	30	both	0	0	0	.000	30.33	5.34	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 30.33 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.
Humberto Sánchez	Pitchers	77	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	4.50	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.
Billy Traber	Pitchers	61	both	0	0	0	.000	16.67	7.02	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 Veras	Pitchers	41	both	0	0	0	.000	57.67	3.59	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 57.67 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.
Chien-Ming Wang	Pitchers	40	both	3	0	0	.000	95.00	4.07	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 95.00 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.
Francisco Cervelli	Catchers	64	batting	5	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.
Chad Moeller	Catchers	19	batting	91	21	1	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
José Molina	Catchers	26	batting	268	58	3	.216	—	—	Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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.
Jorge Posada	Catchers	20	batting	168	45	3	.268	—	—	Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Iván Rodríguez	Catchers	12	batting	96	21	2	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Chris Stewart	Catchers	38	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.
Wilson Betemit	Infielders	14	batting	189	50	6	.265	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Robinson Canó	Infielders	24	batting	597	162	14	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 597 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.
Shelley Duncan	Infielders	17	batting	57	10	1	.175	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Morgan Ensberg	Infielders	11	batting	74	15	1	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Jason Giambi	Infielders	25	batting	459	113	32	.247	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 at-bats and 32 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.
Alberto González	Infielders	12	batting	52	9	0	.173	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Derek Jeter	Infielders	2	batting	596	179	11	.300	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 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.
Juan Miranda	Infielders	66	batting	10	4	0	.400	—	—	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.
Cody Ransom	Infielders	29	batting	43	13	4	.302	—	—	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.
Alex Rodriguez	Infielders	13	batting	510	154	35	.302	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 510 at-bats and 35 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.
Richie Sexson	Infielders	39	batting	28	7	1	.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.
Bobby Abreu	Outfielders	53	batting	609	180	20	.296	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 609 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.
Melky Cabrera	Outfielders	28	batting	414	103	8	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Justin Christian	Outfielders	17	batting	40	10	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.
Johnny Damon	Outfielders	18	batting	555	168	17	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 at-bats and 17 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.
Brett Gardner	Outfielders	11	batting	127	29	0	.228	—	—	Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 127 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.
Hideki Matsui	Outfielders	55	batting	337	99	9	.294	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Xavier Nady	Outfielders	29,22	batting	228	61	12	.268	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 New York Yankees season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:21:53.315615+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.