2005 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Abe AlvarezPitchers59pitching—————15.43
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bronson ArroyoPitchers61pitching————205.334.51
Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.51 over 205.33 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.
Chad BradfordPitchers53pitching—————3.86
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scott CassidyPitchers57pitching—————40.50
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Matt ClementPitchers30pitching————191.004.57
Average (50) — 155 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 191.00 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.
Manny DelcarmenPitchers57pitching—————3.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lenny DiNardoPitchers55pitching————14.671.84
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Alan EmbreePitchers43pitching—————7.65
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Keith FoulkePitchers29pitching—————5.91
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Geremi GonzálezPitchers32,54pitching—————6.11
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John HalamaPitchers54pitching—————6.18
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Craig HansenPitchers56pitching—————6.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chad HarvillePitchers43pitching—————6.43
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Matt ManteiPitchers31pitching—————6.49
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cla MeredithPitchers51pitching—————27.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Wade MillerPitchers52pitching————91.004.95
Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 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.
Mike MyersPitchers36pitching—————3.13
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Blaine NealPitchers59pitching—————9.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jonathan PapelbonPitchers58pitching————34.002.65
Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.65 over 34.00 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.
Matt PerishoPitchers46pitching—————inf
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike RemlingerPitchers37pitching—————14.85
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Curt SchillingPitchers38pitching————93.335.69
Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 over 93.33 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 StantonPitchers37pitching—————0.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike TimlinPitchers50pitching—————2.24
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tim WakefieldPitchers49pitching————225.334.15
Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 225.33 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.
David WellsPitchers3,16pitching————189.004.45
Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 over 189.00 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.
Doug MirabelliCatchers28batting136316.228——
Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Kelly ShoppachCatchers48batting1500.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jason VaritekCatchers33batting47013222.281——
Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 at-bats and 22 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.
Shawn WootenCatchers10batting100.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mark BellhornInfielders12batting283617.216——
Below average (43) — 435 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Alex CoraInfielders23batting104282.269——
Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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.
Tony GraffaninoInfielders10batting188604.319——
Average (58) — 44 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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.
Alejandro MachadoInfielders40batting510.200——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
David McCartyInfielders10No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kevin MillarInfielders15batting4491229.272——
Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 at-bats and 9 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 MuellerInfielders11batting51915310.295——
Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
John OlerudInfielders19batting173507.289——
Average (55) — 102 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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.
Roberto PetagineInfielders13batting3291.281——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hanley RamírezInfielders60No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Édgar RenteríaInfielders16,3batting6231728.276——
Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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.
Ramón VázquezInfielders23batting61120.197——
Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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 YoukilisInfielders20batting79221.278——
Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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.
José Cruz Jr.Outfielders32batting1230.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Johnny DamonOutfielders18batting62419710.316——
Strong (60) — 24 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
Adam HyzduOutfielders25batting1640.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gabe KaplerOutfielders44batting97241.247——
Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Trot NixonOutfielders7batting40811213.275——
Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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.
Jay PaytonOutfielders44batting133355.263——
Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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.
Manny RamírezOutfielders24No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Adam SternOutfielders39batting1521.133——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
David OrtizOutfielders34batting60118047.300——
Strong (63) — 8 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 at-bats and 47 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: 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:49:29.555899+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.