1940 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1940s seasons

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

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Jim Bagby	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	182.67	4.73	Average (48) — 71 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.73 over 182.67 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.
Bill Butland	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	5.57	Average (48) — 71 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 21.00 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.
Emerson Dickman	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	100.00	6.03	Below average (42) — 100 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 6.03 over 100.00 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.
Bill Fleming	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.33	4.86	Average (48) — 71 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 46.33 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.
Denny Galehouse	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	5.18	Average (46) — 84 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 120.00 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.
Lefty Grove	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	153.33	3.99	Average (53) — 39 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 153.33 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.
Mickey Harris	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	5.00	Average (47) — 75 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.00 over 68.33 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.
Herb Hash	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	120.00	4.95	Average (47) — 75 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 120.00 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.
Joe Heving	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.00	4.01	Average (52) — 45 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 119.00 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.
Earl Johnson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	4.09	Average (51) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 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.
Alex Mustaikis	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.00	9.00	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.
Fritz Ostermueller	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	4.95	Average (47) — 75 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 143.67 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.
Woody Rich	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	0.77	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.
Yank Terry	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.33	8.84	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.
Charlie Wagner	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.52	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.
Jack Wilson	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.67	5.08	Average (46) — 84 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.08 over 157.67 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.
Gene Desautels	Catchers	2	batting	222	50	0	.225	—	—	Below average (44) — 151 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Joe Glenn	Catchers	26	batting	47	6	0	.128	—	—	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.
Johnny Peacock	Catchers	23	batting	131	37	0	.282	—	—	Average (50) — 91 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Tom Carey	Infielders	14	batting	62	20	0	.323	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Joe Cronin	Infielders	4	batting	548	156	24	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 548 at-bats and 24 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.
Bobby Doerr	Infielders	1	batting	595	173	22	.291	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 at-bats and 22 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.
Jimmie Foxx	Infielders	3	batting	515	153	36	.297	—	—	Strong (61) — 8 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 at-bats and 36 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 Gelbert	Infielders	15	batting	91	18	0	.198	—	—	Below average (44) — 151 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 91 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.
Tony Lupien	Infielders	32	batting	19	9	0	.474	—	—	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.
Marv Owen	Infielders	6	batting	57	12	0	.211	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Jim Tabor	Infielders	5	batting	459	131	21	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 32 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 459 at-bats and 21 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.
Doc Cramer	Outfielders	8	batting	661	200	1	.303	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 661 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.
Dom DiMaggio	Outfielders	7	batting	418	126	8	.301	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 418 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.
Lou Finney	Outfielders	25	batting	534	171	5	.320	—	—	Average (58) — 16 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Stan Spence	Outfielders	24	batting	68	19	2	.279	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Ted Williams	Outfielders	9	both	561	193	23	.344	—	4.50	Strong (65) — 3 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Red Nonnenkamp	Outfielders	24	batting	7	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: 1940 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1940 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:37:47.450204+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.