2002 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 2000s 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
Rolando Arrojo	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.33	4.98	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 81.33 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.
Willie Banks	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	3.23	Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.23 over 39.00 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.
John Burkett	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.00	4.53	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 173.00 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.
Frank Castillo	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.33	5.07	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 5.07 over 163.33 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.
Alan Embree	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	2.97	Average (52) — 73 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 33.33 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.
Casey Fossum	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	106.67	3.46	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.46 over 106.67 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	—	—	—	—	21.33	6.59	Average (49) — 219 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 6.59 over 21.33 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.
Wayne Gomes	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	4.64	Average (50) — 169 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 21.33 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.
Josh Hancock	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	3.68	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.
Chris Haney	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.00	4.20	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 30.00 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.
Dustin Hermanson	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	7.97	Average (48) — 262 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 7.97 over 22.00 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 Howry	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	5.00	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.
Sun-Woo Kim	Pitchers	47	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.
Derek Lowe	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	219.67	2.58	Average (56) — 2 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 2.58 over 219.67 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.
Pedro Martínez	Pitchers	45	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.
Darren Oliver	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	4.66	Average (51) — 111 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 4.66 over 58.00 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.
Ugueth Urbina	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	3.00	Average (53) — 43 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 3.00 over 60.00 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 Wakefield	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	163.33	2.81	Average (55) — 5 of 300 pitchers in the available 2002 rosters An earned-run average of 2.81 over 163.33 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.
Kevin Brown	Catchers	38	batting	1	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.
Doug Mirabelli	Catchers	28	batting	151	34	7	.225	—	—	Average (48) — 320 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 151 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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	33	batting	467	124	10	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 196 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Shane Andrews	Infielders	2	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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.
Tony Clark	Infielders	22	batting	275	57	3	.207	—	—	Below average (41) — 479 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Brian Daubach	Infielders	23	batting	444	118	20	.266	—	—	Average (54) — 119 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	5	batting	635	197	24	.310	—	—	Strong (62) — 19 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 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.
Shea Hillenbrand	Infielders	29	batting	634	186	18	.293	—	—	Average (58) — 53 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 634 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.
Lou Merloni	Infielders	26	batting	194	48	4	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 283 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Bry Nelson	Infielders	58	batting	34	9	0	.265	—	—	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.
José Offerman	Infielders	30	batting	237	55	4	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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.
Freddy Sanchez	Infielders	52	batting	16	3	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.
Rey Sánchez	Infielders	13	batting	357	102	1	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 143 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 357 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.
Benny Agbayani	Outfielders	50	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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.
Johnny Damon	Outfielders	18	batting	623	178	14	.286	—	—	Average (56) — 75 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Cliff Floyd	Outfielders	12	batting	171	54	7	.316	—	—	Average (59) — 42 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Rickey Henderson	Outfielders	35	batting	179	40	5	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 390 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	532	136	24	.256	—	—	Average (52) — 169 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 532 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.
Manny Ramirez	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.
Carlos Baerga	Outfielders	10	batting	182	52	2	.286	—	—	Average (53) — 143 of 492 batters in the available 2002 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 182 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.
Juan Díaz	Outfielders	46	batting	7	2	1	.286	—	—	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: 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2002 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T07:20:43.186061+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.