2018 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
Matt Barnes	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	3.65	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.65 over 61.67 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.
Jalen Beeks	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	12.79	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 Brasier	Pitchers	70	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.67	1.60	Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.60 over 33.67 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.
William Cuevas	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	7.41	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.
Nathan Eovaldi	Pitchers	17	both	2	0	0	.000	54.00	3.33	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 54.00 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 Haley	Pitchers	65	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.
Heath Hembree	Pitchers	37	both	1	0	0	.000	60.00	4.20	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 over 60.00 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	4	1	0	.250	99.33	4.17	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 99.33 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.
Joe Kelly	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.67	4.39	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 65.67 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 Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	2.74	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.74 over 62.33 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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	74.00	6.20	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 over 74.00 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.
Rick Porcello	Pitchers	22	both	7	3	0	.429	191.33	4.28	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 191.33 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.
Bobby Poyner	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	3.22	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.22 over 22.33 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	pitching	—	—	—	—	176.00	3.58	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.58 over 176.00 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	57	both	2	0	0	.000	129.67	3.82	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.82 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.
Chris Sale	Pitchers	41	both	2	0	0	.000	158.00	2.11	Average (55) — 4 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.11 over 158.00 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.
Robby Scott	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	8.10	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.
Carson Smith	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	3.77	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.
Tyler Thornburg	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	5.63	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.63 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.
Héctor Velázquez	Pitchers	76	both	1	0	0	.000	85.00	3.18	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 85.00 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.
Marcus Walden	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.67	3.68	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.
Brandon Workman	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	3.27	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.27 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.
Steven Wright	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.67	2.68	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.68 over 53.67 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.
Dan Butler	Catchers	68	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Sandy León	Catchers	3	batting	265	47	5	.177	—	—	Below average (39) — 499 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Blake Swihart	Catchers	23	batting	192	44	3	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Christian Vázquez	Catchers	7	batting	251	52	3	.207	—	—	Below average (43) — 462 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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.
Xander Bogaerts	Infielders	2	batting	513	148	23	.288	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Rafael Devers	Infielders	11	batting	450	108	21	.240	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 at-bats and 21 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	321	89	7	.277	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Ian Kinsler	Infielders	5	batting	132	32	1	.242	—	—	Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Tzu-Wei Lin	Infielders	5,30	batting	65	16	1	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Mitch Moreland	Infielders	18	batting	404	99	15	.245	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Eduardo Núñez	Infielders	36	batting	480	127	10	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Steve Pearce	Infielders	25	batting	136	38	7	.279	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Brandon Phillips	Infielders	0	batting	23	3	1	.130	—	—	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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	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.
Hanley Ramírez	Infielders	13	batting	177	45	6	.254	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Tony Renda	Infielders	38	batting	0	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.
Sam Travis	Infielders	59	batting	36	8	1	.222	—	—	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.
Andrew Benintendi	Outfielders	16	batting	579	168	16	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 46 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 at-bats and 16 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	520	180	32	.346	—	—	Strong (72) — 1 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 at-bats and 32 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	474	111	13	.234	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
J. D. Martinez	Outfielders	28	batting	569	188	43	.330	—	—	Strong (71) — 2 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 at-bats and 43 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: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:19:34.968007+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.