1985 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
Oil Can Boyd	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	272.33	3.70	Average (53) — 74 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.70 over 272.33 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 Brown	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	21.60	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.
Mark Clear	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.67	3.72	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 55.67 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.
Roger Clemens	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.33	3.29	Average (54) — 53 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 98.33 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.
Steve Crawford	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.00	3.76	Average (52) — 85 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.76 over 91.00 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 Dorsey	Pitchers	44	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.
Bruce Hurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.33	4.51	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.51 over 229.33 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.
Bruce Kison	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.00	4.11	Average (50) — 134 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.11 over 92.00 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.
Tim Lollar	Pitchers	48	both	1	0	0	.000	67.00	4.57	Average (48) — 158 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 67.00 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 McCarthy	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	10.80	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.
Charlie Mitchell	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	16.20	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.
Al Nipper	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	4.06	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 162.00 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	—	—	—	—	157.67	4.00	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 157.67 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.
Jeff Sellers	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	3.63	Average (51) — 114 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 22.33 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.
Bob Stanley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	2.87	Average (56) — 25 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 87.67 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.
Mike Trujillo	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	4.82	Average (47) — 171 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 84.00 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.
Rob Woodward	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	1.69	Average (55) — 36 of 231 pitchers in the available 1985 rosters An earned-run average of 1.69 over 26.67 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.
Rich Gedman	Catchers	10	batting	498	147	18	.295	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 498 at-bats and 18 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 Sax	Catchers	16	batting	36	11	0	.306	—	—	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.
Marc Sullivan	Catchers	15	batting	69	12	2	.174	—	—	Average (45) — 367 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Marty Barrett	Infielders	17	batting	534	142	5	.266	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 534 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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	26	batting	653	240	8	.368	—	—	Strong (71) — 1 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 653 at-bats and 8 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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	6	batting	673	201	16	.299	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 673 at-bats and 16 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 Gutiérrez	Infielders	41	batting	275	60	2	.218	—	—	Below average (44) — 384 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Glenn Hoffman	Infielders	18	batting	279	77	6	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 100 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 279 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.
Ed Jurak	Infielders	22	batting	13	3	0	.231	—	—	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 Stapleton	Infielders	11	batting	66	15	0	.227	—	—	Average (47) — 321 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Tony Armas	Outfielders	20	batting	385	102	23	.265	—	—	Average (56) — 64 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 385 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.
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.
Mike Greenwell	Outfielders	39	batting	31	10	4	.323	—	—	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.
Steve Lyons	Outfielders	12	batting	371	98	5	.264	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 371 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.
Rick Miller	Outfielders	3	batting	45	15	0	.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.
Reid Nichols	Outfielders	13	batting	32	6	1	.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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	546	159	27	.291	—	—	Strong (60) — 22 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 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.
Kevin Romine	Outfielders	16	batting	28	6	0	.214	—	—	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 Easler	Outfielders	7	batting	568	149	16	.262	—	—	Average (53) — 126 of 435 batters in the available 1985 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 at-bats and 16 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: 1985 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1985 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:10:19.995819+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.