2009 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
Daniel Bard	Pitchers	60	both	0	0	0	.---	49.33	3.65	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	both	5	1	1	.200	212.33	3.86	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 212.33 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	—	—	—	—	16.00	9.56	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	both	0	0	0	.---	92.00	4.21	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.21 over 92.00 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	—	—	—	—	34.00	5.82	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.82 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.
Fernando Cabrera	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.33	8.44	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	.---	59.67	4.53	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 59.67 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.
Enrique González	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	4.91	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.
Hunter Jones	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	9.24	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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	31	both	3	0	0	.000	203.33	3.41	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 203.33 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	0	0	0	.---	11.67	9.26	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.
Justin Masterson	Pitchers	63	both	0	0	0	.---	72.00	4.50	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 72.00 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.
Daisuke Matsuzaka	Pitchers	18	both	2	0	0	.000	59.33	5.76	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.76 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.
Hideki Okajima	Pitchers	37	both	1	0	0	.000	61.33	3.39	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 61.33 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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	both	0	0	0	.---	68.00	1.85	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 1.85 over 68.00 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 Penny	Pitchers	36	both	5	0	0	.000	131.67	5.61	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.61 over 131.67 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.
Ramón Ramírez	Pitchers	56	both	1	0	0	.000	69.67	2.84	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.84 over 69.67 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.
Dustin Richardson	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.33	0.00	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.
Takashi Saito	Pitchers	24	both	0	0	0	.---	55.67	2.43	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.43 over 55.67 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 Smoltz	Pitchers	29	both	2	0	0	.000	40.00	8.33	Average (46) — 384 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 8.33 over 40.00 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.
Junichi Tazawa	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	7.46	Average (48) — 338 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 7.46 over 25.33 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.
Billy Traber	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	12.27	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.
Billy Wagner	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	1.98	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	2	1	0	.500	129.67	4.58	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 129.67 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.
Dusty Brown	Catchers	50	both	3	1	1	.333	1.00	9.00	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.
George Kottaras	Catchers	16	batting	93	22	1	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Víctor Martínez	Catchers	41	batting	211	71	8	.336	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 211 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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	33	batting	364	76	14	.209	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Jeff Bailey	Infielders	55	batting	77	16	3	.208	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Aaron Bates	Infielders	50	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	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.
Álex González	Infielders	13,3	batting	148	42	5	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 121 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 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.
Nick Green	Infielders	22	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.
Casey Kotchman	Infielders	11	batting	87	19	1	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Mark Kotsay	Infielders	11	batting	74	19	1	.257	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Adam LaRoche	Infielders	23	batting	19	5	1	.263	—	—	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 Lowell	Infielders	25	batting	445	129	17	.290	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 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	68	10	2	.147	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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	109	31	1	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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	626	185	15	.298	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 626 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.
Gil Velazquez	Infielders	51	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.
Chris Woodward	Infielders	30	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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	491	150	27	.305	—	—	Strong (62) — 16 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 491 at-bats and 27 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 Anderson	Outfielders	32	batting	17	5	2	.294	—	—	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.
Rocco Baldelli	Outfielders	5	batting	150	38	7	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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 Bay	Outfielders	44	batting	531	142	36	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 at-bats and 36 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	5	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.
J. D. Drew	Outfielders	7	batting	452	126	24	.279	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Jacoby Ellsbury	Outfielders	46	batting	624	188	8	.301	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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.
Joey Gathright	Outfielders	23	batting	16	5	0	.313	—	—	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.
Josh Reddick	Outfielders	68	batting	59	10	2	.169	—	—	Average (45) — 408 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Jonathan Van Every	Outfielders	30	both	11	4	1	.364	0.67	0.00	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	541	129	28	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 541 at-bats and 28 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: 2009 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, 2009 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:04:34.194272+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.