1981 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1980s 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
Luis Aponte	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	0.57	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.
Tom Burgmeier	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.67	2.87	Average (54) — 46 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 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.
Bill Campbell	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	3.17	Average (52) — 76 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.17 over 48.33 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.
Mark Clear	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	4.11	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 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.
Steve Crawford	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	4.99	Below average (44) — 190 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 57.67 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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	154.00	4.27	Average (46) — 172 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 154.00 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.
Bruce Hurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	4.30	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 23.00 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 Ojeda	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.33	3.12	Average (53) — 61 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.12 over 66.33 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.
Chuck Rainey	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	2.70	Average (53) — 61 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 40.00 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 Stanley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	3.83	Average (49) — 125 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 98.67 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.
Frank Tanana	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	141.33	4.01	Average (48) — 138 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.01 over 141.33 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 Torrez	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.33	3.68	Average (50) — 106 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 3.68 over 127.33 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 Tudor	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	4.58	Average (45) — 183 of 213 pitchers in the available 1981 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 78.67 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 Allenson	Catchers	39	batting	139	31	5	.223	—	—	Average (48) — 244 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 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.
Rich Gedman	Catchers	10	batting	205	59	5	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
John Lickert	Catchers	29	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.
Dave Schmidt	Catchers	50	batting	42	10	2	.238	—	—	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.
Glenn Hoffman	Infielders	18	batting	242	56	1	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 309 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
Carney Lansford	Infielders	4	batting	399	134	4	.336	—	—	Strong (64) — 3 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
Tony Pérez	Infielders	5	batting	306	77	9	.252	—	—	Average (51) — 153 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 at-bats and 9 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 Remy	Infielders	2	batting	358	110	0	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 46 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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.
Dave Stapleton	Infielders	11	batting	355	101	10	.285	—	—	Average (56) — 59 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 355 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.
Julio Valdez	Infielders	12	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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.
Chico Walker	Infielders	1	batting	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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.
Dwight Evans	Outfielders	24	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.
Garry Hancock	Outfielders	37	batting	45	7	0	.156	—	—	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.
Rick Miller	Outfielders	3	batting	316	92	2	.291	—	—	Average (55) — 73 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Reid Nichols	Outfielders	51	batting	48	9	0	.188	—	—	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.
Tom Poquette	Outfielders	17	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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	451	128	17	.284	—	—	Average (58) — 36 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 at-bats and 17 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 Rudi	Outfielders	26	batting	122	22	6	.180	—	—	Average (45) — 325 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Carl Yastrzemski	Outfielders	8	batting	338	83	7	.246	—	—	Average (49) — 206 of 384 batters in the available 1981 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.

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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: 1981 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1981 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:00:08.165689+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.