1945 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
Frank Barrett	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.62	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.
Joe Bowman	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.67	9.26	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.
Rex Cecil	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	5.20	Below average (44) — 104 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.20 over 45.00 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.
Otey Clark	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	82.00	3.07	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 82.00 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.
Clem Dreisewerd	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	4.66	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.
Dave Ferriss	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	264.67	2.96	Average (55) — 24 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 264.67 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.
Clem Hausmann	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	5.04	Below average (40) — 113 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.04 over 125.00 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.
Randy Heflin	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	4.06	Average (47) — 88 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 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.
Vic Johnson	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	4.01	Average (48) — 80 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 85.33 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.
Oscar Judd	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	8.53	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.
Emmett O'Neill	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.67	5.15	Below average (39) — 117 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.15 over 141.67 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.
Mike Ryba	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	123.00	2.49	Average (57) — 13 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 2.49 over 123.00 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.
Yank Terry	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.67	4.13	Average (48) — 80 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 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.
Jim Wilson	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.33	3.30	Average (52) — 43 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 144.33 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.
Pinky Woods	Pitchers	10	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.33	4.19	Average (46) — 93 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 107.33 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.
Bob Garbark	Catchers	27	batting	199	52	0	.261	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Billy Holm	Catchers	23	batting	135	25	0	.185	—	—	Below average (41) — 193 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Frankie Pytlak	Catchers	2	batting	17	2	0	.118	—	—	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.
Red Steiner	Catchers	16	batting	59	12	0	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 154 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Fred Walters	Catchers	26	batting	93	16	0	.172	—	—	Below average (42) — 187 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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 Bucher	Infielders	5	batting	151	34	0	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Dolph Camilli	Infielders	28	batting	198	42	2	.212	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Joe Cronin	Infielders	4	batting	8	3	0	.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.
Ty LaForest	Infielders	1	batting	204	51	2	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.
Eddie Lake	Infielders	7	batting	473	132	11	.279	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 473 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.
Catfish Metkovich	Infielders	2	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.
Skeeter Newsome	Infielders	6	batting	438	127	1	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 438 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.
Nick Polly	Infielders	19	batting	7	1	0	.143	—	—	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.
Ben Steiner	Infielders	16	batting	304	78	3	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 97 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 304 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.
Johnny Tobin	Infielders	3	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.
Loyd Christopher	Outfielders	35	batting	14	4	0	.286	—	—	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.
Leon Culberson	Outfielders	11	batting	331	91	6	.275	—	—	Average (54) — 52 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 331 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.
Pete Fox	Outfielders	12	batting	208	51	0	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 139 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Bob Johnson	Outfielders	8	batting	529	148	12	.280	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 12 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 Lazor	Outfielders	14	batting	335	104	5	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 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.
Tom McBride	Outfielders	25	batting	344	105	1	.305	—	—	Average (57) — 25 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 344 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.
Lou Finney	Outfielders	8	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1945 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1945 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:24:05.114894+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.