2018 San Francisco Giants

Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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San Francisco Giants franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 92 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 San Francisco Giants	29–31	23	23
2019 San Francisco Giants	77–85	32	33
2018 San Francisco Giants · Current season	73–89	23	27
2017 San Francisco Giants	64–98	38	22
2016 San Francisco Giants	87–75	35	24

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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
Tyler Beede	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	8.22	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.
Ty Blach	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.67	4.25	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 118.67 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.
Ray Black	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	6.17	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.17 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.
Madison Bumgarner	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.67	3.26	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 129.67 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.
Johnny Cueto	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	3.23	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 53.00 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.
Sam Dyson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	2.69	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.69 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.
Cory Gearrin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	4.20	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 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.
Roberto Goméz	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	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.
Derek Holland	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.33	3.57	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 171.33 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.
Pierce Johnson	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	5.56	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.56 over 43.67 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.
Casey Kelly	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	3.04	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.04 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.
Derek Law	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.33	7.43	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.
Mark Melancon	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	3.23	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 39.00 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.
Reyes Moronta	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.00	2.49	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 65.00 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.
Steven Okert	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	1.23	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 Osich	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	8.25	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.
Dereck Rodríguez	Pitchers	57	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff Samardzija	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.67	6.25	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.25 over 44.67 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.
Will Smith	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	2.55	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.55 over 53.00 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.
D. J. Snelten	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	10.38	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.
Chris Stratton	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.00	5.09	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 145.00 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.
Hunter Strickland	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	3.97	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 45.33 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.
Andrew Suárez	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.33	4.49	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.49 over 160.33 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 Valdez	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	12.60	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.
Tony Watson	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	2.59	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.59 over 66.00 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.
Nick Hundley	Catchers	5	batting	282	68	10	.241	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 282 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.
Buster Posey	Catchers	28	batting	398	113	5	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 398 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.
Abiatal Avelino	Infielders	46	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Brandon Belt	Infielders	9	batting	399	101	14	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Brandon Crawford	Infielders	35	batting	531	135	14	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 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.
Chase d'Arnaud	Infielders	2	both	93	20	3	.215	1.00	0.00	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Aramis Garcia	Infielders	16	batting	63	18	4	.286	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Miguel Gómez	Infielders	52	batting	15	4	0	.267	—	—	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.
Alen Hanson	Infielders	19	batting	294	74	8	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Ryder Jones	Infielders	14	batting	8	3	2	.375	—	—	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.
Evan Longoria	Infielders	10	batting	480	117	16	.244	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Joe Panik	Infielders	12	batting	358	91	4	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Pablo Sandoval	Infielders	48	both	230	57	9	.248	1.00	0.00	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Kelby Tomlinson	Infielders	37	batting	140	29	0	.207	—	—	Below average (44) — 443 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Gregor Blanco	Outfielders	1	batting	189	41	2	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 189 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.
Steven Duggar	Outfielders	6	batting	141	36	2	.255	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 141 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.
Gorkys Hernández	Outfielders	7	batting	414	97	15	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Austin Jackson	Outfielders	16	batting	149	36	0	.242	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 149 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.
Andrew McCutchen	Outfielders	22	batting	482	123	15	.255	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 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.
Hunter Pence	Outfielders	8	batting	235	53	4	.226	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Chris Shaw	Outfielders	26	batting	54	10	1	.185	—	—	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Austin Slater	Outfielders	53	batting	199	50	1	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Mac Williamson	Outfielders	51	batting	94	20	4	.213	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 San Francisco Giants season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:27:38.265951+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.