1955 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
Frank Baumann	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.00	5.82	Average (46) — 85 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 over 34.00 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.
Tom Brewer	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	192.67	4.20	Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 192.67 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.
Dick Brodowski	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.63	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.
Hal Brown	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Ike Delock	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	3.76	Average (53) — 36 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 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.
Hersh Freeman	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Bill Henry	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	3.32	Average (54) — 31 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 59.67 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.
Tom Hurd	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.01	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.
Russ Kemmerer	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	7.27	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.
Leo Kiely	Pitchers	19	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.
Ellis Kinder	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.84	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.
Willard Nixon	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.00	4.07	Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 4.07 over 208.00 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	—	—	—	—	46.00	7.83	Below average (39) — 109 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 7.83 over 46.00 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.
Bob Smith	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Frank Sullivan	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	260.00	2.91	Strong (60) — 3 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 260.00 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.
George Susce	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.33	3.06	Average (57) — 14 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rosters An earned-run average of 3.06 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.
Joe Trimble	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Pete Daley	Catchers	24	batting	50	11	0	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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 Pagliaroni	Catchers	22	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Haywood Sullivan	Catchers	44	batting	6	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	8	batting	544	142	11	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 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.
Harry Agganis	Infielders	6	batting	83	26	0	.313	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 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.
Milt Bolling	Infielders	2	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.
Billy Consolo	Infielders	11	batting	18	4	0	.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.
Owen Friend	Infielders	22	batting	42	11	0	.262	—	—	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.
Dick Gernert	Infielders	41	batting	20	4	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.
Billy Goodman	Infielders	10	batting	599	176	0	.294	—	—	Average (55) — 46 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 599 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.
Grady Hatton	Infielders	1	batting	380	93	4	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 380 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.
Eddie Joost	Infielders	20	batting	119	23	5	.193	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Billy Klaus	Infielders	35	batting	541	153	7	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 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.
Ted Lepcio	Infielders	12	batting	134	31	6	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Frank Malzone	Infielders	43	batting	20	7	0	.350	—	—	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.
Norm Zauchin	Infielders	3	batting	477	114	27	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 477 at-bats and 27 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.
Jackie Jensen	Outfielders	4	batting	574	158	26	.275	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 574 at-bats and 26 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	7	batting	31	4	0	.129	—	—	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.
Karl Olson	Outfielders	21	batting	48	12	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.
Jimmy Piersall	Outfielders	37	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.
Gene Stephens	Outfielders	38	batting	157	46	3	.293	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting 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.
Faye Throneberry	Outfielders	26	batting	144	37	6	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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 Williams	Outfielders	9	batting	320	114	28	.356	—	—	Strong (71) — 1 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 at-bats and 28 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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:56:10.805956+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.