1971 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Bobby Bolin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	4.26	Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 69.67 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.
Ken Brett	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	5.34	Below average (43) — 182 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 5.34 over 59.00 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 Culp	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	242.33	3.60	Average (51) — 97 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.60 over 242.33 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.
John Curtis	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	3.12	Average (52) — 80 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 26.00 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.
Mike Garman	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.67	3.86	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.
Cal Koonce	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	5.57	Average (46) — 151 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 5.57 over 21.00 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 Lee	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	2.74	Average (56) — 37 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 102.00 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.
Jim Lonborg	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.67	4.13	Average (47) — 140 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 167.67 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.
Sparky Lyle	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.33	2.75	Average (54) — 57 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.75 over 52.33 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.
Roger Moret	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	71.00	2.92	Average (54) — 57 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 71.00 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.
Mike Nagy	Pitchers	15	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Peters	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.00	4.37	Average (45) — 167 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 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.
Sonny Siebert	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.33	2.91	Average (57) — 23 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 2.91 over 235.33 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.
Ken Tatum	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	4.19	Average (48) — 129 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 53.67 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.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	72.33	4.85	Below average (44) — 173 of 200 pitchers in the available 1971 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 over 72.33 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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	27	batting	48	15	2	.313	—	—	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.
Duane Josephson	Catchers	24	batting	306	75	10	.245	—	—	Average (51) — 169 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Bob Montgomery	Catchers	10	batting	205	49	2	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Don Pavletich	Catchers	19	batting	27	7	1	.259	—	—	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.
Luis Aparicio	Infielders	11	batting	491	114	4	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 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.
Juan Beníquez	Infielders	20	batting	57	17	0	.298	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Cecil Cooper	Infielders	17	batting	42	13	0	.310	—	—	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 Fiore	Infielders	3	batting	62	11	1	.177	—	—	Average (45) — 322 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Doug Griffin	Infielders	2	batting	483	118	3	.244	—	—	Average (48) — 241 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 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.
Buddy Hunter	Infielders	38	batting	9	2	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.
John Kennedy	Infielders	12	batting	272	75	5	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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	553	139	28	.251	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 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.
George Scott	Infielders	5	batting	537	141	24	.263	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 at-bats and 24 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 Conigliaro	Outfielders	40	batting	351	92	11	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
Phil Gagliano	Outfielders	1	batting	68	22	0	.324	—	—	Average (54) — 103 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Joe Lahoud	Outfielders	14	batting	256	55	14	.215	—	—	Average (49) — 217 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 256 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.
Rick Miller	Outfielders	35	batting	33	11	1	.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.
Ben Oglivie	Outfielders	4	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.
Reggie Smith	Outfielders	7	batting	618	175	30	.283	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 618 at-bats and 30 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	22	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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	508	129	15	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 145 of 385 batters in the available 1971 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.

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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: 1971 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1971 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:52:10.982445+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.