1996 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1990s 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
Stan Belinda	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	6.59	Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 over 28.67 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.
Mark Brandenburg	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	3.81	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.81 over 28.33 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 Clemens	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	242.67	3.63	Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 242.67 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 Doherty	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	5.68	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.
Vaughn Eshelman	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.67	7.08	Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.08 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.
Rich Garcés	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	4.91	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.91 over 44.00 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 Gordon	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.67	5.59	Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.59 over 215.67 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 Grundt	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	27.00	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.
Eric Gunderson	Pitchers	28	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.
Reggie Harris	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	12.46	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.
Joe Hudson	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	5.40	Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 45.00 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.
Brent Knackert	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	9.00	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.
Kerry Lacy	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.67	3.38	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.
Mike Maddux	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.33	4.48	Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 64.33 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.
Pat Mahomes	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	5.84	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.
Nate Minchey	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	15.00	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.
Jamie Moyer	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	90.00	4.50	Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 90.00 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.
Brad Pennington	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	2.77	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.
Aaron Sele	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.33	5.69	Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.69 over 157.33 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.
Heathcliff Slocumb	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	83.33	3.02	Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 83.33 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 Stanton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	3.83	Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 56.33 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.
Jeff Suppan	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	7.54	Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 7.54 over 22.67 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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	211.67	5.14	Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 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.
Alex Delgado	Catchers	56	batting	20	5	0	.250	—	—	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.
Bill Haselman	Catchers	37	batting	237	65	8	.274	—	—	Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Scott Hatteberg	Catchers	47	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Walt McKeel	Catchers	45	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.
Mike Stanley	Catchers	22	batting	397	107	24	.270	—	—	Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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.
Esteban Beltré	Infielders	10	batting	62	16	0	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Phil Clark	Infielders	23	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.
Wil Cordero	Infielders	12	batting	198	57	3	.288	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Jeff Frye	Infielders	3	batting	419	120	4	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	5	batting	87	21	4	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Jeff Manto	Infielders	48	batting	48	10	2	.208	—	—	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.
Tim Naehring	Infielders	11	batting	430	124	17	.288	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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.
Arquimedez Pozo	Infielders	48	batting	58	10	1	.172	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Tony Rodríguez	Infielders	31	batting	67	16	1	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Bill Selby	Infielders	29	batting	95	26	3	.274	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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.
Jim Tatum	Infielders	48	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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 Valentin	Infielders	13	batting	606	156	13	.296	—	—	Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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.
Mo Vaughn	Infielders	42	batting	635	207	44	.326	—	—	Strong (66) — 5 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 at-bats and 44 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.
Darren Bragg	Outfielders	56	batting	222	56	3	.252	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
José Canseco	Outfielders	33	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.
Alex Cole	Outfielders	2	batting	72	16	0	.222	—	—	Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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.
Milt Cuyler	Outfielders	15	batting	110	22	2	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Mike Greenwell	Outfielders	39	batting	295	87	7	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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.
Dwayne Hosey	Outfielders	46	batting	78	17	1	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Reggie Jefferson	Outfielders	18	batting	386	134	19	.347	—	—	Strong (66) — 5 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 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.
José Malavé	Outfielders	38	batting	102	24	4	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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.
Kevin Mitchell	Outfielders	24	batting	93	28	2	.304	—	—	Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	4	2	0	.500	—	—	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.
Troy O'Leary	Outfielders	25	batting	497	129	15	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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.
Rudy Pemberton	Outfielders	57	batting	41	21	1	.512	—	—	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.
Lee Tinsley	Outfielders	10,47	batting	192	47	3	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Greg Pirkl	Outfielders	45	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.

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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:25:20.407960+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.