2012 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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
Alfredo Aceves	Pitchers	91	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	5.36	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.36 over 84.00 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 Albers	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.29	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.29 over 39.33 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.
Scott Atchison	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	1.58	Average (54) — 5 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 1.58 over 51.33 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.
Andrew Bailey	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	7.04	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.
Daniel Bard	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	6.22	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.22 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.
Pedro Beato	Pitchers	54	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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.33	5.23	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 127.33 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	—	—	—	—	3.00	3.00	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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	2.70	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 20.00 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.
Clay Buchholz	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	4.56	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 189.33 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.
Chris Carpenter	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	9.00	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.
Aaron Cook	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	5.65	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 94.00 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.
Félix Doubront	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.00	4.86	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 161.00 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.
Justin Germano	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	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.
Rich Hill	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	1.83	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	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.33	4.82	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 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.
Daisuke Matsuzaka	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	8.28	Average (45) — 426 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 8.28 over 45.67 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.
Mark Melancon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	6.20	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 over 45.00 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.
Andrew Miller	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	3.35	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 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.
Franklin Morales	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.33	3.77	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 76.33 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.
Clayton Mortensen	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	3.21	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 42.00 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.
Vicente Padilla	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	4.50	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 50.00 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.
Zach Stewart	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	22.24	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.
Junichi Tazawa	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	1.43	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 1.43 over 44.00 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.
Justin Thomas	Pitchers	50,78	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	7.71	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.
Ryan Lavarnway	Catchers	60	batting	153	24	2	.157	—	—	Below average (39) — 515 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Guillermo Quiróz	Catchers	62	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.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Catchers	39	batting	405	90	25	.222	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 at-bats and 25 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 Shoppach	Catchers	10	batting	140	35	5	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Lars Anderson	Infielders	62	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.
Mike Avilés	Infielders	3	batting	512	128	13	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Pedro Ciriaco	Infielders	77	batting	259	76	2	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Iván DeJesús, Jr.	Infielders	56	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.
Mauro Gomez	Infielders	50	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.
Adrián González	Infielders	28	batting	484	145	15	.300	—	—	Strong (60) — 32 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
José Iglesias	Infielders	58	batting	68	8	1	.118	—	—	Below average (41) — 507 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Brent Lillibridge	Infielders	23	batting	16	2	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.
James Loney	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.
Will Middlebrooks	Infielders	64	batting	267	77	15	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 41 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
David Ortiz	Infielders	34	batting	324	103	23	.318	—	—	Strong (65) — 7 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	batting	563	163	15	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Nick Punto	Infielders	5	batting	125	25	1	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Nate Spears	Infielders	71	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.
Danny Valencia	Infielders	23	batting	28	4	1	.143	—	—	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	146	34	4	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	23	batting	100	27	1	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Carl Crawford	Outfielders	13	batting	117	33	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Jacoby Ellsbury	Outfielders	2	batting	303	82	4	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Ryan Kalish	Outfielders	55,70	batting	96	22	0	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Che-Hsuan Lin	Outfielders	67,85	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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.
Darnell McDonald	Outfielders	54	both	84	18	2	.214	1.00	27.00	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Daniel Nava	Outfielders	66	batting	267	65	6	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Scott Podsednik	Outfielders	26	batting	199	60	1	.302	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Jason Repko	Outfielders	16	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Cody Ross	Outfielders	7	batting	476	127	22	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 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.
Ryan Sweeney	Outfielders	12	batting	204	53	0	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.

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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: 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:29:36.026906+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.