1968 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
Gary Bell	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	199.33	3.12	Average (50) — 75 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 199.33 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.
Bucky Brandon	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.39	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.
Ray Culp	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	216.33	2.91	Average (52) — 57 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 216.33 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.
Dick Ellsworth	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.00	3.03	Average (51) — 66 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.03 over 196.00 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.
Bill Landis	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.15	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.
Jim Lonborg	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.33	4.29	Below average (41) — 131 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 4.29 over 113.33 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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.74	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.
Dave Morehead	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.00	2.45	Average (53) — 47 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.45 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.
Juan Pizarro	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	107.67	3.59	Average (46) — 109 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 107.67 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.
Garry Roggenburk	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.16	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.
José Santiago	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.00	2.25	Average (57) — 16 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 2.25 over 124.00 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.
Lee Stange	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.93	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.
Jerry Stephenson	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.67	5.64	Below average (34) — 142 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 5.64 over 68.67 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.
Gary Waslewski	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.33	3.67	Average (46) — 109 of 142 pitchers in the available 1968 rosters An earned-run average of 3.67 over 105.33 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.
Fred Wenz	Pitchers	24	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.
John Wyatt	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.22	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 Gibson	Catchers	35	batting	231	52	3	.225	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Elston Howard	Catchers	18	batting	203	49	5	.241	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Jerry Moses	Catchers	10	batting	18	6	2	.333	—	—	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.
Russ Nixon	Catchers	15	batting	85	13	0	.153	—	—	Below average (43) — 303 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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 Oliver	Catchers	22	batting	35	5	0	.143	—	—	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.
Jerry Adair	Infielders	14	batting	208	45	2	.216	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Luis Alvarado	Infielders	41	batting	46	6	0	.130	—	—	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.
Mike Andrews	Infielders	2	batting	536	145	7	.271	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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.
Joe Foy	Infielders	1	batting	515	116	10	.225	—	—	Average (49) — 194 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Dalton Jones	Infielders	3	batting	354	83	5	.234	—	—	Average (50) — 167 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 354 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.
Rico Petrocelli	Infielders	6	batting	406	95	12	.234	—	—	Average (52) — 124 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 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.
George Scott	Infielders	5	batting	350	60	3	.171	—	—	Below average (40) — 322 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 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.
Norm Siebern	Infielders	4	batting	30	2	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.
Ken Harrelson	Outfielders	40	batting	535	147	35	.275	—	—	Strong (63) — 11 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 at-bats and 35 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.
Joe Lahoud	Outfielders	15	batting	78	15	1	.192	—	—	Average (47) — 235 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Floyd Robinson	Outfielders	11	batting	24	3	0	.125	—	—	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.
Reggie Smith	Outfielders	7	batting	558	148	15	.265	—	—	Average (57) — 44 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 15 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.
José Tartabull	Outfielders	12	batting	139	39	0	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 88 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
George Thomas	Outfielders	17	batting	10	2	1	.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.
Carl Yastrzemski	Outfielders	8	batting	539	162	23	.301	—	—	Strong (65) — 5 of 326 batters in the available 1968 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 23 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: 1968 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1968 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:06:55.476637+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.