2008 Tampa Bay Rays
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Tampa Bay Rays franchise archive · Available years: 1998–2025 · 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tampa Bay Rays | 96–66 | 20 | 17 |
| 2009 Tampa Bay Rays | 84–78 | 18 | 21 |
| 2008 Tampa Bay Rays · Current season | 97–65 | 25 | 21 |
| 2007 Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 66–96 | 22 | 24 |
| 2006 Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 61–101 | 24 | 25 |
Same era: other teams in 2008
- 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2008 Atlanta Braves · 72–90
- 2008 Baltimore Orioles · 68–93
- 2008 Boston Red Sox · 95–67
- 2008 Chicago Cubs · 97–64
- 2008 Chicago White Sox · 89–74
More teams from 2008
- 2008 Cincinnati Reds · 74–88
- 2008 Cleveland Indians · —
- 2008 Colorado Rockies · 74–88
- 2008 Detroit Tigers · 74–88
- 2008 Florida Marlins · 84–77
- 2008 Houston Astros · 86–75
- 2008 Kansas City Royals · 75–87
- 2008 Los Angeles Angels · 100–62
- 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers · 84–78
- 2008 Milwaukee Brewers · 90–72
- 2008 Minnesota Twins · 88–75
- 2008 New York Mets · 89–73
- 2008 New York Yankees · 89–73
- 2008 Oakland Athletics · 75–86
- 2008 Philadelphia Phillies · 92–70
- 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2008 San Diego Padres · 63–99
- 2008 San Francisco Giants · 72–90
- 2008 Seattle Mariners · 61–101
- 2008 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 2008 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2008 Toronto Blue Jays · 86–76
- 2008 Washington Nationals · —
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Balfour | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 58.33 | 1.54 | Average (54) — 7 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.54 over 58.33 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. |
| Kurt Birkins | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 0.90 | 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. |
| Chad Bradford | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.33 | 2.12 | Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.12 over 59.33 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. |
| Scott Dohmann | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.67 | 6.14 | 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. |
| Matt Garza | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 184.67 | 3.70 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.70 over 184.67 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. |
| Gary Glover | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.00 | 5.82 | Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.82 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. |
| Jason Hammel | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 78.33 | 4.60 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.60 over 78.33 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. |
| J. P. Howell | Pitchers | 39 | 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. |
| Edwin Jackson | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 183.33 | 4.42 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.42 over 183.33 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. |
| Scott Kazmir | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 152.33 | 3.49 | Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.49 over 152.33 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. |
| Trever Miller | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 43.33 | 4.15 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 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. |
| Jeff Niemann | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.00 | 5.06 | 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. |
| Troy Percival | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 4.53 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 45.67 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 Price | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.00 | 1.93 | 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. |
| Al Reyes | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.67 | 4.37 | Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.37 over 22.67 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. |
| Jae Kuk Ryu | Pitchers | 11 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 1.33 | 0.00 | 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. |
| Juan Salas | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 7.11 | 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. |
| James Shields | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 215.00 | 3.56 | Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.56 over 215.00 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. |
| Andy Sonnanstine | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 193.33 | 4.38 | Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.38 over 193.33 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. |
| Mitch Talbot | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.67 | 11.17 | 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. |
| Dan Wheeler | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 66.33 | 3.12 | Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.12 over 66.33 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. |
| Mike DiFelice | Catchers | 20 | batting | 20 | 6 | 0 | .300 | — | — | 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. |
| Michel Hernández | Catchers | 41 | batting | 15 | 3 | 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. |
| John Jaso | Catchers | 28 | batting | 10 | 2 | 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. |
| Dioner Navarro | Catchers | 30 | batting | 427 | 126 | 7 | .295 | — | — | Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 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. |
| Shawn Riggans | Catchers | 9 | batting | 135 | 30 | 6 | .222 | — | — | Average (48) — 342 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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. |
| Willy Aybar | Infielders | 16 | batting | 324 | 82 | 10 | .253 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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. |
| Jason Bartlett | Infielders | 8 | batting | 454 | 130 | 1 | .286 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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. |
| Reid Brignac | Infielders | 44 | batting | 10 | 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. |
| Andy Cannizaro | Infielders | 41 | batting | 1 | 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. |
| Akinori Iwamura | Infielders | 1 | batting | 627 | 172 | 6 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 627 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. |
| Dan Johnson | Infielders | 24 | batting | 25 | 5 | 2 | .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. |
| Elliot Johnson | Infielders | 43 | batting | 19 | 3 | 0 | .158 | — | — | 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. |
| Evan Longoria | Infielders | 3 | batting | 448 | 122 | 27 | .272 | — | — | Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 448 at-bats and 27 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. |
| Carlos Peña | Infielders | 23 | batting | 490 | 121 | 31 | .247 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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. |
| Ben Zobrist | Infielders | 18 | batting | 198 | 50 | 12 | .253 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Rocco Baldelli | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 80 | 21 | 4 | .263 | — | — | Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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. |
| Carl Crawford | Outfielders | 13 | batting | 443 | 121 | 8 | .273 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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. |
| Jonny Gomes | Outfielders | 31 | batting | 154 | 28 | 8 | .182 | — | — | Below average (44) — 457 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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. |
| Gabe Gross | Outfielders | 26 | batting | 302 | 73 | 13 | .242 | — | — | Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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. |
| Nathan Haynes | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 44 | 10 | 0 | .227 | — | — | 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 Hinske | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 381 | 94 | 20 | .247 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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. |
| Fernando Perez | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 60 | 15 | 3 | .250 | — | — | Average (51) — 240 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Justin Ruggiano | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 76 | 15 | 2 | .197 | — | — | Average (46) — 408 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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. |
| B. J. Upton | Outfielders | 2 | 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. |
| Cliff Floyd | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 246 | 66 | 11 | .268 | — | — | Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 246 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. |
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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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Tampa Bay Rays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:25:04.426856+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.