2017 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
Fernando Abad	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	3.30	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 43.67 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.
Matt Barnes	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	3.88	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 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.
Blaine Boyer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.35	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 41.33 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.
Roenis Elías	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	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.
Doug Fister	Pitchers	38	both	2	0	0	.000	90.33	4.88	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 90.33 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.
Heath Hembree	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.00	3.63	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 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.
Brian Johnson	Pitchers	61	both	2	0	0	.000	27.00	4.33	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 27.00 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.
Joe Kelly	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.00	2.79	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.79 over 58.00 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.
Kyle Kendrick	Pitchers	25	both	1	0	0	.000	8.33	12.96	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 Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.00	1.43	Strong (60) — 4 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 1.43 over 69.00 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.
Austin Maddox	Pitchers	64,71	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	0.52	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 Martin	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	3.86	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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	31	both	1	0	0	.000	173.67	3.32	Average (56) — 36 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 173.67 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.
Rick Porcello	Pitchers	22	both	4	0	0	.000	203.33	4.65	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 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.
David Price	Pitchers	24	both	1	1	0	1.000	74.67	3.38	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 74.67 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.
Noé Ramirez	Pitchers	66	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.
Addison Reed	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	3.33	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 27.00 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.
Eduardo Rodríguez	Pitchers	52	both	7	0	0	.000	137.33	4.19	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 137.33 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.
Robbie Ross Jr.	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Chris Sale	Pitchers	41	both	3	1	0	.333	214.33	2.90	Average (58) — 13 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 214.33 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.
Robby Scott	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	3.79	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 35.67 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.
Carson Smith	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	1.35	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.
Ben Taylor	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	5.19	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.
Héctor Velázquez	Pitchers	76	both	1	0	0	.000	24.67	2.92	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 24.67 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.
Brandon Workman	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	3.18	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 39.67 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.
Steven Wright	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	8.25	Below average (43) — 450 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 8.25 over 24.00 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.
Sandy León	Catchers	3	batting	271	61	7	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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.
Blake Swihart	Catchers	23	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.
Christian Vázquez	Catchers	7	batting	324	94	5	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Xander Bogaerts	Infielders	2	batting	571	156	10	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Chase d'Arnaud	Infielders	11	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Rafael Devers	Infielders	11	batting	222	63	10	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Marco Hernández	Infielders	40	batting	58	16	0	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Brock Holt	Infielders	12	batting	140	28	0	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Tzu-Wei Lin	Infielders	73,5	batting	56	15	0	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Deven Marrero	Infielders	17	batting	171	36	4	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 410 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Mitch Moreland	Infielders	18	both	508	125	22	.246	1.00	0.00	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Eduardo Núñez	Infielders	36	batting	165	53	8	.321	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	batting	406	119	7	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 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.
Hanley Ramírez	Infielders	13	batting	496	120	23	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 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.
Josh Rutledge	Infielders	32	batting	107	24	0	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Pablo Sandoval	Infielders	48	batting	99	21	4	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Sam Travis	Infielders	59	batting	76	20	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Andrew Benintendi	Outfielders	16	batting	573	155	20	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 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.
Mookie Betts	Outfielders	50	batting	628	166	24	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 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.
Jackie Bradley Jr.	Outfielders	19	batting	482	118	17	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 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.
Rajai Davis	Outfielders	25	batting	36	9	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.
Steve Selsky	Outfielders	62	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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 Young	Outfielders	30	batting	243	57	7	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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.

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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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:31:06.568570+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.