1989 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
Mike Boddicker	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	4.00	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 211.67 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.
Tom Bolton	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	8.31	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.
Oil Can Boyd	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.00	4.42	Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 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.
Roger Clemens	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	253.33	3.13	Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 253.33 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 Dopson	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	169.33	3.99	Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 169.33 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.
Wes Gardner	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.00	5.97	Below average (41) — 219 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 5.97 over 86.00 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.
Greg Harris	Pitchers	27,42	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	2.57	Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 28.00 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.
Eric Hetzel	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.33	6.26	Below average (42) — 216 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 6.26 over 50.33 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.
Dennis Lamp	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.33	2.32	Strong (60) — 8 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.32 over 112.33 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.
Rob Murphy	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	2.74	Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 105.00 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 Price	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.33	4.35	Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 70.33 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 Rochford	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	6.75	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.
Lee Smith	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	3.57	Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 70.67 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 Smithson	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	4.95	Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 143.67 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	—	—	—	—	79.33	4.88	Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 79.33 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.
Rick Cerone	Catchers	6	batting	296	72	4	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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.
Rich Gedman	Catchers	10	batting	260	55	4	.212	—	—	Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
John Marzano	Catchers	20	batting	18	8	1	.444	—	—	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.
Marty Barrett	Infielders	17	batting	336	86	1	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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.
Wade Boggs	Infielders	26	batting	621	205	3	.330	—	—	Strong (64) — 8 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 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.
Nick Esasky	Infielders	7	batting	564	156	30	.277	—	—	Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 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.
Sam Horn	Infielders	30	batting	54	8	0	.148	—	—	Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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.
Jody Reed	Infielders	3	batting	524	151	3	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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.
Luis Rivera	Infielders	2	batting	323	83	5	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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.
Ed Romero	Infielders	11	batting	113	24	0	.212	—	—	Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Ellis Burks	Outfielders	12	batting	399	121	12	.303	—	—	Strong (60) — 27 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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.
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	578	178	14	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Danny Heep	Outfielders	29	batting	320	96	5	.300	—	—	Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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.
Randy Kutcher	Outfielders	5	batting	160	36	2	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Carlos Quintana	Outfielders	18	batting	77	16	0	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Kevin Romine	Outfielders	16	batting	274	75	1	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Jeff Stone	Outfielders	19	batting	15	3	0	.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.
Dana Williams	Outfielders	19,20	batting	5	1	0	.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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	209	49	3	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.

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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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:31:39.881604+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.