2018 Cleveland Indians

Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons

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Cleveland Indians franchise archive · Available years: 1903–2021 · 119 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
2020 Cleveland Indians	35–25	21	18
2019 Cleveland Indians	93–69	48	30
2018 Cleveland Indians · Current season	91–71	23	27
2017 Cleveland Indians	102–60	29	20
2016 Cleveland Indians	94–67	22	27

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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
Cody Allen	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.00	4.70	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 67.00 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.
Trevor Bauer	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.33	2.21	Average (55) — 4 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.21 over 175.33 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.
Matt Belisle	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	5.06	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.
Jeff Beliveau	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	11.57	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.
Shane Bieber	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	4.55	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.55 over 114.67 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 Carrasco	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.00	3.38	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 192.00 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.
Adam Cimber	Pitchers	90	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	4.05	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 20.00 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.
Mike Clevinger	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.00	3.02	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 200.00 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.
Oliver Drake	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	12.46	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.
Jon Edwards	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.67	3.12	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.
Nick Goody	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	6.94	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.
Brad Hand	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	2.28	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.28 over 27.67 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.
Corey Kluber	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	2.89	Average (54) — 10 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 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.
George Kontos	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	3.38	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.
Evan Marshall	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	7.71	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.
Zach McAllister	Pitchers	34,50	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.97	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.97 over 41.67 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.
Andrew Miller	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	4.24	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 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.
Alexi Ogando	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	18.00	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.
Tyler Olson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.33	4.94	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.94 over 27.33 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 Otero	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.67	5.22	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 58.67 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.
Óliver Pérez	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	1.37	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.37 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.
Adam Plutko	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	5.28	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 76.67 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.
Neil Ramírez	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.54	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 41.67 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.
Marc Rzepczynski	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	0.00	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.
Ben Taylor	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	6.00	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.
Josh Tomlin	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	6.14	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 70.33 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.
Yan Gomes	Catchers	7	batting	403	107	16	.266	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 at-bats and 16 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.
Eric Haase	Catchers	38	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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.
Roberto Pérez	Catchers	55	batting	179	30	2	.168	—	—	Below average (39) — 499 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Yonder Alonso	Infielders	17	batting	516	129	23	.250	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 516 at-bats and 23 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.
Yandy Díaz	Infielders	36	batting	109	34	1	.312	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Josh Donaldson	Infielders	27	batting	50	14	3	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Edwin Encarnación	Infielders	10	batting	500	123	32	.246	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
Erik González	Infielders	9	batting	136	36	1	.265	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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 Kipnis	Infielders	22	batting	530	122	18	.230	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 530 at-bats and 18 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.
Francisco Lindor	Infielders	12	batting	661	183	38	.277	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 661 at-bats and 38 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 Ramírez	Infielders	11	batting	578	156	39	.270	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 39 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.
Adam Rosales	Infielders	32	batting	19	4	1	.211	—	—	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.
Greg Allen	Outfielders	53,1	batting	265	68	2	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Brandon Barnes	Outfielders	0	batting	19	5	1	.263	—	—	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.
Michael Brantley	Outfielders	23	batting	570	176	17	.309	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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.
Melky Cabrera	Outfielders	53	batting	250	70	6	.280	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Lonnie Chisenhall	Outfielders	8	batting	84	27	1	.321	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Rajai Davis	Outfielders	28,26	batting	196	44	1	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 196 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.
Brandon Guyer	Outfielders	6	both	194	40	7	.206	1.00	0.00	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Leonys Martín	Outfielders	13	batting	15	5	2	.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.
Tyler Naquin	Outfielders	30	batting	174	46	3	.264	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 174 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.
Bradley Zimmer	Outfielders	4	batting	106	24	2	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Francisco Mejía	Outfielders	27	batting	2	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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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Cleveland Indians season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:21:06.159929+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.