2018 Tampa Bay Rays

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2020 Tampa Bay Rays	40–20	19	25
2019 Tampa Bay Rays	96–66	26	33
2018 Tampa Bay Rays · Current season	90–72	27	31
2017 Tampa Bay Rays	80–82	24	30
2016 Tampa Bay Rays	68–94	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
José Alvarado	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	2.39	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.39 over 64.00 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.
Matt Andriese	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	4.07	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 59.67 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 Archer	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	4.31	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 96.00 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.
Anthony Banda	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	3.68	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.
Jalen Beeks	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.33	4.47	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 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.
Diego Castillo	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	3.18	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 56.67 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.
Yonny Chirinos	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	3.51	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 89.67 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.
Álex Colomé	Pitchers	37	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.
Nathan Eovaldi	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.00	4.26	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 57.00 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.
Jake Faria	Pitchers	34	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.
Wilmer Font	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	1.67	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.67 over 27.00 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.
Tyler Glasnow	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.67	4.20	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 55.67 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.
Chih-Wei Hu	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	4.15	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.
Andrew Kittredge	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.33	7.75	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 7.75 over 38.33 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 Kolarek	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.33	3.93	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.93 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.
Hoby Milner	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	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.
Vidal Nuño	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.00	1.64	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.64 over 33.00 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.
Austin Pruitt	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	4.65	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 69.67 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.
Chaz Roe	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	3.58	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 50.33 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.
Sergio Romo	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	4.14	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 67.33 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.
Jaime Schultz	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	5.64	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 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.
Blake Snell	Pitchers	4	pitching	—	—	—	—	180.67	1.89	Average (56) — 2 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.89 over 180.67 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.
Ryne Stanek	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	2.98	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.98 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.
Jonny Venters	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.00	3.86	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.
Ryan Weber	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Hunter Wood	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	3.73	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 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.
Ryan Yarbrough	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.33	3.91	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.91 over 147.33 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.
Nick Ciuffo	Catchers	19	batting	37	7	1	.189	—	—	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.
Adam Moore	Catchers	31	batting	18	4	1	.222	—	—	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 Pérez	Catchers	43	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wilson Ramos	Catchers	40	batting	293	87	14	.297	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 293 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.
Jesús Sucre	Catchers	45	both	182	38	1	.209	1.00	18.00	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 182 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.
Willy Adames	Infielders	1	batting	288	80	10	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 73 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 288 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.
Christian Arroyo	Infielders	21	batting	53	14	1	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Jake Bauers	Infielders	9	batting	323	65	11	.201	—	—	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 323 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.
Ji-man Choi	Infielders	26	batting	160	43	8	.269	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
C. J. Cron	Infielders	44	batting	501	127	30	.253	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 30 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 Duffy	Infielders	5	batting	503	148	4	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 55 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 503 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.
Adeiny Hechavarria	Infielders	11	batting	217	56	3	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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.
Brandon Lowe	Infielders	35	batting	129	30	6	.233	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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.
Brad Miller	Infielders	13	batting	156	40	5	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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.
Daniel Robertson	Infielders	28	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brandon Snyder	Infielders	29	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Andrew Velazquez	Infielders	11	batting	10	3	0	.300	—	—	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.
Joey Wendle	Infielders	18	batting	487	146	7	.300	—	—	Average (59) — 38 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Johnny Field	Outfielders	10	both	169	36	6	.213	1.00	0.00	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Carlos Gómez	Outfielders	27	both	360	75	9	.208	0.33	81.00	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 360 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.
Kevin Kiermaier	Outfielders	39	batting	332	72	7	.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 332 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.
Austin Meadows	Outfielders	17	batting	24	6	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.
Tommy Pham	Outfielders	29	batting	143	49	7	.343	—	—	Strong (63) — 7 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Rob Refsnyder	Outfielders	8	batting	84	14	2	.167	—	—	Below average (43) — 462 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 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.
Mallex Smith	Outfielders	0	batting	480	142	2	.296	—	—	Average (57) — 55 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 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.
Denard Span	Outfielders	2	batting	143	34	4	.238	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 143 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.
Justin Williams	Outfielders	6	batting	1	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:28:23.927090+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.