1947 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
Bill Butland	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Cot Deal	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	9.24	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 Dobson	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.67	2.95	Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 228.67 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.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	20	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.
Dave Ferriss	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.33	4.04	Average (50) — 60 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 218.33 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.
Tommy Fine	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	5.50	Average (46) — 87 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 5.50 over 36.00 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.
Denny Galehouse	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.00	3.32	Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 149.00 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.
Mickey Harris	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	2.44	Average (56) — 17 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.44 over 51.67 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.
Tex Hughson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	3.33	Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 189.33 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.
Earl Johnson	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	2.97	Average (57) — 10 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 142.33 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 Klinger	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Johnny Murphy	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.80	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.
Mel Parnell	Pitchers	17	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.
Eddie Smith	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	7.41	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.
Chuck Stobbs	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Al Widmar	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Bill Zuber	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Leslie Aulds	Catchers	27	batting	4	1	0	.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.
Matt Batts	Catchers	5	batting	16	8	1	.500	—	—	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.
Frankie Hayes	Catchers	25	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Eddie McGah	Catchers	2	batting	14	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.
Roy Partee	Catchers	16	batting	169	39	0	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Hal Wagner	Catchers	8	batting	65	15	0	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Birdie Tebbetts	Catchers	8	batting	291	87	1	.299	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.
Merl Combs	Infielders	32	batting	68	15	1	.221	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Sam Dente	Infielders	17	batting	168	39	0	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Bobby Doerr	Infielders	1	batting	561	145	17	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Don Gutteridge	Infielders	10	batting	131	22	2	.168	—	—	Below average (41) — 185 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Jake Jones	Infielders	3	batting	404	95	16	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Eddie Pellagrini	Infielders	39	batting	231	47	4	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 178 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Johnny Pesky	Infielders	6	batting	638	207	0	.324	—	—	Strong (60) — 9 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 638 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.
Rip Russell	Infielders	5	batting	52	8	1	.154	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Strick Shofner	Infielders	29	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Rudy York	Infielders	3	batting	184	39	6	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Leon Culberson	Outfielders	11	batting	84	20	0	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Dom DiMaggio	Outfielders	7	batting	513	145	8	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Billy Goodman	Outfielders	28	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Tom McBride	Outfielders	18	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Sam Mele	Outfielders	14	batting	453	137	12	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 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.
Wally Moses	Outfielders	24	batting	255	70	2	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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	batting	528	181	32	.343	—	—	Strong (70) — 1 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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.

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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: 1947 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:18:32.655944+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.