2008 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
David Aardsma	Pitchers	53	both	1	0	0	.000	48.67	5.55	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.55 over 48.67 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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	both	6	0	0	.000	174.33	4.03	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 174.33 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.
Michael Bowden	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Clay Buchholz	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.00	6.75	Average (47) — 347 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 76.00 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.
Paul Byrd	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	4.78	Average (50) — 202 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 49.00 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.
Bartolo Colón	Pitchers	40	both	2	0	0	.000	39.00	3.92	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 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.
Bryan Corey	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	10.50	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.
Manny Delcarmen	Pitchers	17	both	0	0	0	.000	74.33	3.27	Average (52) — 66 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 over 74.33 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.
Devern Hansack	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	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	both	0	0	0	.000	30.67	5.58	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.58 over 30.67 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	31	both	5	0	0	.000	210.33	3.21	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 210.33 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	both	1	0	0	.000	59.33	2.43	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.43 over 59.33 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.
Justin Masterson	Pitchers	63	both	5	0	0	.000	88.33	3.16	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 88.33 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.
Daisuke Matsuzaka	Pitchers	18	both	2	0	0	.000	167.67	2.90{{ref\|era\|a}}	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.
Hideki Okajima	Pitchers	37	both	0	0	0	.000	62.00	2.61	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.61 over 62.00 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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	.000	69.33	2.34	Average (53) — 21 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 2.34 over 69.33 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	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	11.68	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 Smith	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	7.85	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.
Kyle Snyder	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	21.60	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.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	6.39	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 Timlin	Pitchers	50	both	0	0	0	.000	49.33	5.66	Average (49) — 273 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 5.66 over 49.33 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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	both	3	0	0	.000	181.00	4.13	Average (51) — 129 of 377 pitchers in the available 2008 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 181.00 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.
Charlie Zink	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.33	16.62	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 Cash	Catchers	36,30	batting	142	32	3	.225	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
George Kottaras	Catchers	68	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.
David Ross	Catchers	28	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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	33	batting	423	93	13	.220	—	—	Average (45) — 434 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 423 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.
Jeff Bailey	Infielders	55	batting	50	14	2	.280	—	—	Average (52) — 200 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 50 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.
Sean Casey	Infielders	22	batting	199	64	0	.322	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Alex Cora	Infielders	13	batting	152	41	0	.270	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Mike Lowell	Infielders	25	batting	419	115	17	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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.
Jed Lowrie	Infielders	12	batting	260	67	2	.258	—	—	Average (49) — 323 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Julio Lugo	Infielders	23	batting	261	70	1	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 284 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 261 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	batting	653	213**	17	.326	—	—	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.
Gil Velazquez	Infielders	51	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.
Kevin Youkilis	Infielders	20	batting	538	168	29	.312	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 at-bats and 29 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 Bay	Outfielders	44	batting	184	54	9	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Chris Carter	Outfielders	54	batting	18	6	0	.333	—	—	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.
Coco Crisp	Outfielders	10	batting	361	102	7	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 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.
J. D. Drew	Outfielders	7	batting	368	103	19	.280	—	—	Average (56) — 83 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 368 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.
Jacoby Ellsbury	Outfielders	46	batting	554	155	9	.280	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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 Kotsay	Outfielders	11	batting	84	19	0	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 379 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Brandon Moss	Outfielders	44	batting	78	23	2	.295	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Manny Ramirez	Outfielders	24	batting	365	109	20	.299	—	—	Average (59) — 29 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Joe Thurston	Outfielders	3	batting	8	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.
Jonathan Van Every	Outfielders	30,60	batting	17	4	0	.235	—	—	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	416	110	23	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 494 batters in the available 2008 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 at-bats and 23 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: 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2008 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:16:07.119778+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.