1952 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
James Atkins	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	3.48	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 Benton	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.39	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.
Ralph Brickner	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.18	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.
Dick Brodowski	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	4.40	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 114.67 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.
Ike Delock	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.00	4.26	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 95.00 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.
Hersh Freeman	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	3.29	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.
Randy Gumpert	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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 Henry	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	3.87	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 76.67 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.
Sid Hudson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	3.62	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 134.33 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	—	—	—	—	97.67	2.58	Average (57) — 18 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.58 over 97.67 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	—	—	—	—	9.33	11.57	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.
Mickey McDermott	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	3.72	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 162.00 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.
Willard Nixon	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.67	4.86	Average (45) — 93 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 103.67 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.
Mel Parnell	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.00	3.62	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 214.00 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.
Ray Scarborough	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	4.81	Average (46) — 88 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.81 over 76.67 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 Taylor	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	1.80	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.
Dizzy Trout	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.64	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 133.67 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 Wight	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	2.96	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 24.33 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.
Gus Niarhos	Catchers	11	batting	58	6	0	.103	—	—	Below average (40) — 213 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Len Okrie	Catchers	34	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.
Sammy White	Catchers	22	batting	381	107	10	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Del Wilber	Catchers	33	batting	135	36	3	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Hal Bevan	Infielders	8	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.
Milt Bolling	Infielders	18	batting	36	8	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.
Lou Boudreau	Infielders	4	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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	3	batting	132	35	6	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Dick Gernert	Infielders	14	batting	367	89	19	.243	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 at-bats and 19 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	Infielders	10	batting	513	157	4	.306	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	1	batting	25	8	1	.320	—	—	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.
George Kell	Infielders	1	batting	276	88	6	.319	—	—	Strong (60) — 11 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Ted Lepcio	Infielders	12	batting	274	72	5	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Johnny Lipon	Infielders	6	batting	234	48	0	.205	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Charlie Maxwell	Infielders	37	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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 Pesky	Infielders	6	batting	67	10	0	.149	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Jimmy Piersall	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.
Vern Stephens	Infielders	5	batting	295	75	7	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Dom DiMaggio	Outfielders	7	batting	486	143	6	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	31	batting	401	105	14	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Paul Lehner	Outfielders	37	batting	3	2	0	.667	—	—	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.
Don Lenhardt	Outfielders	31	batting	105	31	7	.295	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
George Schmees	Outfielders	37	both	64	13	0	.203	6.00	3.00	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Gene Stephens	Outfielders	38	batting	53	12	0	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Faye Throneberry	Outfielders	2	batting	310	80	5	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Clyde Vollmer	Outfielders	30	batting	250	66	11	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Ted Williams	Outfielders	9	batting	10	4	1	.400	—	—	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.
Archie Wilson	Outfielders	32	batting	38	10	0	.263	—	—	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.
Ken Wood	Outfielders	33	batting	20	2	0	.100	—	—	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.
Al Zarilla	Outfielders	32	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.

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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: 1952 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:04:33.778599+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.