1947 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1940s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1949 Boston Red Sox	96–58	18	17
1948 Boston Red Sox	96–59	18	16
1947 Boston Red Sox · Current season	83–71	24	16
1946 Boston Red Sox	104–50	38	16
1945 Boston Red Sox	71–83	22	15

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. 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
Bill Butland	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.50	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.
Cot Deal	Pitchers	29	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.
Joe Dobson	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.67	2.95	Average (58) — 8 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 228.67 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.
Harry Dorish	Pitchers	20	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.
Dave Ferriss	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	218.33	4.04	Average (50) — 60 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 4.04 over 218.33 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.
Tommy Fine	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.00	5.50	Average (46) — 87 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 5.50 over 36.00 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.
Denny Galehouse	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	149.00	3.32	Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 149.00 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.
Mickey Harris	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.67	2.44	Average (56) — 17 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.44 over 51.67 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.
Tex Hughson	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	3.33	Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 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.
Earl Johnson	Pitchers	12	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.33	2.97	Average (57) — 10 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 over 142.33 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.
Bob Klinger	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Johnny Murphy	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.80	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.
Mel Parnell	Pitchers	17	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.
Eddie Smith	Pitchers	17	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.
Chuck Stobbs	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	6.00	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.
Al Widmar	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Bill Zuber	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.33	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.
Leslie Aulds	Catchers	27	batting	4	1	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.
Matt Batts	Catchers	5	batting	16	8	1	.500	—	—	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.
Frankie Hayes	Catchers	25	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Eddie McGah	Catchers	2	batting	14	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.
Roy Partee	Catchers	16	batting	169	39	0	.231	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Hal Wagner	Catchers	8	batting	65	15	0	.231	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Birdie Tebbetts	Catchers	8	batting	291	87	1	.299	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.
Merl Combs	Infielders	32	batting	68	15	1	.221	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 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.
Sam Dente	Infielders	17	batting	168	39	0	.232	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 168 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.
Bobby Doerr	Infielders	1	batting	561	145	17	.258	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 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.
Don Gutteridge	Infielders	10	batting	131	22	2	.168	—	—	Below average (41) — 185 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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.
Jake Jones	Infielders	3	batting	404	95	16	.235	—	—	Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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.
Eddie Pellagrini	Infielders	39	batting	231	47	4	.203	—	—	Below average (43) — 178 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Johnny Pesky	Infielders	6	batting	638	207	0	.324	—	—	Strong (60) — 9 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 638 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.
Rip Russell	Infielders	5	batting	52	8	1	.154	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Strick Shofner	Infielders	29	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Rudy York	Infielders	3	batting	184	39	6	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Leon Culberson	Outfielders	11	batting	84	20	0	.238	—	—	Average (48) — 126 of 191 batters in the available 1947 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.
Dom DiMaggio	Outfielders	7	batting	513	145	8	.283	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Billy Goodman	Outfielders	28	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Tom McBride	Outfielders	18	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.
Sam Mele	Outfielders	14	batting	453	137	12	.302	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 453 at-bats and 12 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.
Wally Moses	Outfielders	24	batting	255	70	2	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 255 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.
Ted Williams	Outfielders	9	batting	528	181	32	.343	—	—	Strong (70) — 1 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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.

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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: 1947 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:18:32.655944+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.