2006 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
Abe Alvarez	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	.000	3.00	12.00	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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	both	7	3	1	.429	204.67	5.01	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 204.67 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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	3.75	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.
Mike Burns	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	4.70	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.
Matt Clement	Pitchers	30	both	3	1	0	.333	65.33	6.61	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.61 over 65.33 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.
Bryan Corey	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	4.57	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 21.67 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.
Manny Delcarmen	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	5.06	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 53.33 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.
Lenny DiNardo	Pitchers	55	both	1	0	0	.000	39.00	7.85	Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 7.85 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.
Keith Foulke	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	4.35	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 49.67 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.
Kason Gabbard	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	3.51	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 25.67 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.
Devern Hansack	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	2.70	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.
Craig Hansen	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	6.63	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.63 over 38.00 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 Holtz	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	16.20	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.
Kevin Jarvis	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	4.86	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.
Jason Johnson	Pitchers	18	both	1	0	0	.000	29.33	7.36	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 7.36 over 29.33 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	62	both	4	0	0	.000	81.33	4.76	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 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.
Javier López	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	2.70	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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	0.92	Average (57) — 1 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 0.92 over 68.33 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 Pauley	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	7.88	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.
David Riske	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	3.72	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.
Curt Schilling	Pitchers	38	both	2	1	0	.500	204.00	3.97	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 204.00 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.
Rudy Seánez	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	4.82	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 46.67 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.
Kyle Snyder	Pitchers	52	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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	4.47	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 98.67 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 Timlin	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	4.36	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 64.00 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.
Jermaine Van Buren	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	11.77	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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	both	4	0	0	.000	140.00	4.63	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 140.00 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.
David Wells	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	4.98	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 47.00 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.
Josh Bard	Catchers	77	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Ken Huckaby	Catchers	40	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.
Javy López	Catchers	23	batting	63	12	0	.190	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Corky Miller	Catchers	36	batting	4	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	161	31	6	.193	—	—	Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	33	batting	365	87	12	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 372 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Alex Cora	Infielders	23,13	batting	235	56	1	.238	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Álex González	Infielders	11	batting	388	99	9	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Mark Loretta	Infielders	3	batting	635	181	5	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 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.
Mike Lowell	Infielders	25	batting	573	163	20	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	64	batting	89	17	2	.191	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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 Peña	Infielders	37	batting	33	9	1	.273	—	—	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.
J. T. Snow	Infielders	84	batting	44	9	0	.205	—	—	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.
Kevin Youkilis	Infielders	20	batting	569	159	13	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Coco Crisp	Outfielders	10	batting	413	109	8	.264	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Willie Harris	Outfielders	2	batting	45	7	0	.156	—	—	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.
Eric Hinske	Outfielders	12	batting	80	23	1	.288	—	—	Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Gabe Kapler	Outfielders	44	batting	130	33	2	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Dustan Mohr	Outfielders	18	batting	40	7	2	.175	—	—	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.
David Murphy	Outfielders	60	batting	22	5	1	.227	—	—	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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	381	102	8	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Wily Mo Peña	Outfielders	22	batting	276	83	11	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 at-bats and 11 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 Ramírez	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.
Adam Stern	Outfielders	39	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
David Ortiz	Outfielders	34	batting	558	160	54	.287	—	—	Strong (60) — 20 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 54 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: 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

Game to edit

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Batting lines

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:39:06.282628+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.