2018 Chicago White Sox

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Chicago White Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1904–2025 · 122 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
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
2020 Chicago White Sox35–252128
2019 Chicago White Sox72–892227
2018 Chicago White Sox · Current season62–1002230
2017 Chicago White Sox67–952631
2016 Chicago White Sox78–843128

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Luis AvilánPitchers70pitching————39.673.86
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Chris BeckPitchers54pitching————23.674.18
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 23.67 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.
Aaron BummerPitchers39pitching————31.674.26
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.26 over 31.67 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.
Ryan BurrPitchers61pitching————9.677.45
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.
Xavier CedeñoPitchers52pitching————25.332.84
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.84 over 25.33 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.
Dylan CoveyPitchers68pitching————121.675.18
Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.18 over 121.67 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.
Tyler DanishPitchers60pitching————6.337.11
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.
Danny FarquharPitchers43pitching————8.005.63
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.
Caleb FrarePitchers67pitching————7.005.14
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.
Jace FryPitchers57pitching————51.334.38
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.38 over 51.33 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.
Carson FulmerPitchers51pitching————32.338.07
Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.07 over 32.33 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.
Lucas GiolitoPitchers27pitching————173.336.13
Average (46) — 492 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.13 over 173.33 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.
Jeanmar GómezPitchers54pitching————25.004.68
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.68 over 25.00 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.
Miguel GonzalezPitchers58pitching————12.3312.41
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.
Ian HamiltonPitchers63pitching————8.004.50
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.
Greg InfantePitchers45No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nate JonesPitchers65pitching————30.003.00
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.00 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.
Michael KopechPitchers34pitching————14.335.02
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.
Reynaldo LópezPitchers40pitching————188.673.91
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.91 over 188.67 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.
Juan MinayaPitchers37pitching————46.673.28
Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.28 over 46.67 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.
Carlos RodonPitchers55No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bruce RondónPitchers44pitching————29.678.49
Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 8.49 over 29.67 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.
José RuizPitchers66pitching————4.334.15
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.
Hector SantiagoPitchers53pitching————102.004.41
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.41 over 102.00 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.
Rob ScahillPitchers52pitching————5.005.40
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 ShieldsPitchers33pitching————204.674.53
Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.53 over 204.67 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.
Joakim SoriaPitchers48pitching————38.672.56
Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.56 over 38.67 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.
Thyago VieiraPitchers50pitching————17.677.13
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.
Chris VolstadPitchers66pitching————47.336.27
Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.27 over 47.33 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.
Welington CastilloCatchers21batting170446.259——
Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 170 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.
Dustin GarneauCatchers62batting210.500——
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.
Alfredo GonzálezCatchers60batting910.111——
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.
Omar NarváezCatchers38batting280779.275——
Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Kevan SmithCatchers36batting171503.292——
Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
José AbreuInfielders79No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tim AndersonInfielders7batting56713620.240——
Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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.
Matt DavidsonInfielders24both4349920.2283.000.00
Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Yoan MoncadaInfielders10No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
José RondónInfielders20batting100236.230——
Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Tyler SaladinoInfielders20batting820.250——
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.
Yolmer SánchezInfielders5batting6001458.242——
Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 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.
Matt SkoleInfielders41batting1131.273——
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 CordellOutfielders49batting3741.108——
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.
Nick DelmonicoOutfielders30No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Adam EngelOutfielders15batting4291016.235——
Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 429 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.
Avisaíl GarcíaOutfielders26batting3568419.236——
Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 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.
Leury GarcíaOutfielders28batting255704.271——
Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Ryan LaMarreOutfielders25batting66202.303——
Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Daniel PalkaOutfielders18batting41710027.240——
Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 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.
Trayce ThompsonOutfielders32batting121143.116——
Below average (36) — 505 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 121 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 TilsonOutfielders22batting106280.264——
Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:20:21.295103+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.