1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Dobson | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 212.67 | 3.85 | Average (54) — 28 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.85 over 212.67 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 | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.35 | Not enough dataThe 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 4.05 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Denny Galehouse | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 13.50 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mickey Harris | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 37.67 | 5.02 | Average (48) — 70 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.02 over 37.67 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.33 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Earl Johnson | Pitchers | 12 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 49.33 | 7.48 | Below average (38) — 103 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.48 over 49.33 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. |
| Ellis Kinder | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 252.00 | 3.36 | Average (58) — 10 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.36 over 252.00 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. |
| Jack Kramer | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 111.67 | 5.16 | Average (45) — 86 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.16 over 111.67 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. |
| Walt Masterson | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 55.00 | 4.25 | Average (51) — 51 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.25 over 55.00 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. |
| Windy McCall | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 11.57 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mickey McDermott | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 80.00 | 4.05 | Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 80.00 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. |
| Mel Parnell | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 295.33 | 2.77 | Strong (63) — 1 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.77 over 295.33 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. |
| Frank Quinn | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.86 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Jack Robinson | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.25 | Not enough dataThe 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 | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 152.00 | 4.03 | Average (52) — 44 of 106 pitchers in the available 1949 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.03 over 152.00 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. |
| Johnnie Wittig | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Matt Batts | Catchers | 14 | batting | 157 | 38 | 3 | .242 | — | — | Average (48) — 128 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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. |
| Babe Martin | Catchers | 34 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Birdie Tebbetts | Catchers | 8 | batting | 403 | 109 | 5 | .270 | — | — | Average (51) — 79 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 403 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. |
| Merl Combs | Infielders | 24 | batting | 24 | 5 | 0 | .208 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Bobby Doerr | Infielders | 1 | batting | 541 | 167 | 18 | .309 | — | — | Strong (61) — 8 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 at-bats and 18 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. |
| Walt Dropo | Infielders | 3 | batting | 41 | 6 | 0 | .146 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Billy Goodman | Infielders | 10 | batting | 443 | 132 | 0 | .298 | — | — | Average (55) — 43 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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 Hitchcock | Infielders | 11 | batting | 147 | 30 | 0 | .204 | — | — | Below average (42) — 184 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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. |
| Johnny Pesky | Infielders | 6 | batting | 604 | 185 | 2 | .306 | — | — | Average (57) — 25 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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. |
| Vern Stephens | Infielders | 5 | batting | 610 | 177 | 39 | .290 | — | — | Strong (61) — 8 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 610 at-bats and 39 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 Stringer | Infielders | 27 | batting | 41 | 11 | 1 | .268 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Dom DiMaggio | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 605 | 186 | 8 | .307 | — | — | Average (59) — 16 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 605 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. |
| Sam Mele | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 46 | 9 | 0 | .196 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Tommy O'Brien | Outfielders | 23 | batting | 125 | 28 | 3 | .224 | — | — | Average (47) — 143 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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. |
| Stan Spence | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 20 | 3 | 0 | .150 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ted Williams | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 566 | 194 | 43 | .343 | — | — | Strong (72) — 2 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 566 at-bats and 43 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. |
| Al Zarilla | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 474 | 133 | 9 | .281 | — | — | Average (54) — 48 of 192 batters in the available 1949 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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. |
| Tom Wright | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe 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: 1949 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1949 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:12:56.429140+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.