1959 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Frank BaumannPitchers15pitching————95.674.05
Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 95.67 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.
Ted BowsfieldPitchers28pitching————9.0015.00
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.
Tom BrewerPitchers23pitching————215.333.76
Average (53) — 44 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 215.33 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.
Jerry CasalePitchers19pitching————179.674.31
Average (49) — 79 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.31 over 179.67 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.
Nelson ChittumPitchers28pitching—————1.19
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.
Ike DelockPitchers14pitching————134.332.95
Average (57) — 20 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 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.
Mike FornielesPitchers20pitching—————3.07
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 HarshmanPitchers39pitching————24.676.57
Average (45) — 106 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.57 over 24.67 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.
Billy HoeftPitchers39pitching————17.675.60
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.
Leo KielyPitchers17pitching—————4.20
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.
Herb MofordPitchers42pitching————8.6711.42
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.
Bill MonbouquettePitchers27pitching————151.674.15
Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 151.67 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.
Al SchrollPitchers30pitching————46.004.70
Average (48) — 87 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 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.
Dave SislerPitchers39pitching—————6.75
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.
Frank SullivanPitchers18pitching————177.673.95
Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.95 over 177.67 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.
Murray WallPitchers26pitching—————5.51
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.
Ted WillsPitchers28pitching————56.335.27
Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 over 56.33 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 WilsonPitchers26pitching————23.676.08
Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.08 over 23.67 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.
Pete DaleyCatchers8batting169381.225——
Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Don GileCatchers35batting1020.200——
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.
Haywood SullivanCatchers16batting200.000——
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.
Sammy WhiteCatchers22batting3771071.284——
Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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.
Bobby ÁvilaInfielders12batting45113.244——
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.
Don BuddinInfielders24batting48511710.241——
Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Billy ConsoloInfielders1batting1430.214——
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.
Dick GernertInfielders25batting2987811.262——
Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Pumpsie GreenInfielders12batting172401.233——
Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Ted LepcioInfielders12batting310.333——
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.
Jim MahoneyInfielders1batting2331.130——
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.
Frank MalzoneInfielders11batting60416919.280——
Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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.
Herb PlewsInfielders1batting1210.083——
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.
Pete RunnelsInfielders3batting5601766.314——
Strong (60) — 16 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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.
Vic WertzInfielders6batting247687.275——
Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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.
Jim BusbyOutfielders7batting102231.225——
Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Gary GeigerOutfielders37batting3358211.245——
Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 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.
Jackie JensenOutfielders4batting53514828.277——
Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 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.
Marty KeoughOutfielders2batting251617.243——
Average (49) — 155 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Jerry MallettOutfielders39batting1540.267——
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.
Bill RennaOutfielders30batting2220.091——
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.
Gene StephensOutfielders10batting270753.278——
Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Ted WilliamsOutfielders9batting2726910.254——
Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.

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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: 1959 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:43:51.210820+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.