1987 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
Tom Bolton	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.38	Average (51) — 106 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 61.67 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.
Oil Can Boyd	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	5.89	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.89 over 36.67 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	—	—	—	—	281.67	2.97	Strong (62) — 4 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 281.67 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	—	—	—	—	72.67	5.33	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.33 over 72.67 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.
Wes Gardner	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	5.42	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.42 over 89.67 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.
Bruce Hurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.67	4.41	Average (52) — 89 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 238.67 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.
John Leister	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.33	9.20	Below average (39) — 226 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 9.20 over 30.33 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.
Al Nipper	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.00	5.43	Average (45) — 196 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.43 over 174.00 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.
Joe Sambito	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.67	6.93	Below average (44) — 204 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 6.93 over 37.67 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.
Calvin Schiraldi	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.67	4.41	Average (51) — 106 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 83.67 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	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.67	5.28	Average (47) — 169 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.28 over 139.67 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.
Bob Stanley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	152.67	5.01	Average (48) — 154 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 152.67 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.
Rob Woodward	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	7.05	Below average (44) — 204 of 228 pitchers in the available 1987 rosters An earned-run average of 7.05 over 37.00 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.
Rich Gedman	Catchers	10	batting	151	31	1	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 400 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
John Marzano	Catchers	37	batting	168	41	5	.244	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Dave Sax	Catchers	12	batting	3	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.
Danny Sheaffer	Catchers	29	batting	66	8	1	.121	—	—	Below average (40) — 424 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 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.
Marc Sullivan	Catchers	15	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.
Marty Barrett	Infielders	17	batting	559	164	3	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	26	batting	551	200	24	.363	—	—	Strong (71) — 1 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 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.
Bill Buckner	Infielders	6	batting	286	78	2	.273	—	—	Average (51) — 188 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Pat Dodson	Infielders	27	batting	42	7	2	.167	—	—	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	Infielders	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.
Glenn Hoffman	Infielders	18	batting	55	11	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 336 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Spike Owen	Infielders	7	batting	437	113	2	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 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.
Jody Reed	Infielders	52	batting	30	9	0	.300	—	—	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.
Ed Romero	Infielders	11	batting	235	64	0	.272	—	—	Average (50) — 214 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Todd Benzinger	Outfielders	38	batting	223	62	8	.278	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Ellis Burks	Outfielders	12	batting	558	152	20	.272	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 20 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.
Mike Greenwell	Outfielders	39	batting	412	135	19	.328	—	—	Strong (64) — 10 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 412 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.
Dave Henderson	Outfielders	42	batting	184	43	8	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 278 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	404	112	13	.277	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 at-bats and 13 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	24	7	0	.292	—	—	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.
Don Baylor	Outfielders	25	batting	339	81	16	.239	—	—	Average (49) — 245 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 339 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.
Sam Horn	Outfielders	30	batting	158	44	14	.278	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 432 batters in the available 1987 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 158 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.

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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: 1987 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1987 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:50:58.527998+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.