1950 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons

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

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Boston Red Sox franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2025 · 125 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
1952 Boston Red Sox76–783019
1951 Boston Red Sox87–672414
1950 Boston Red Sox · Current season94–602120
1949 Boston Red Sox96–581817
1948 Boston Red Sox96–591816

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
James AtkinsPitchers12pitching—————3.86
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe DobsonPitchers15pitching————206.674.18
Average (53) — 32 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.18 over 206.67 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.
Dave FerrissPitchers33pitching—————18.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob GillespiePitchers21pitching—————20.25
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Earl JohnsonPitchers12pitching—————7.24
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ellis KinderPitchers16pitching————207.004.26
Average (52) — 39 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.26 over 207.00 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.
Dick LittlefieldPitchers34pitching—————9.26
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Phil MarchildonPitchers26pitching—————6.75
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Walt MastersonPitchers20pitching————129.335.64
Below average (44) — 85 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.64 over 129.33 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.
Mickey McDermottPitchers19pitching————130.005.19
Average (47) — 72 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.19 over 130.00 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.
Jim McDonaldPitchers26pitching—————3.79
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gordie MuellerPitchers25pitching—————10.29
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Willard NixonPitchers21pitching————101.336.04
Below average (43) — 88 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.04 over 101.33 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.
Al PapaiPitchers34pitching—————6.75
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mel ParnellPitchers17pitching————249.003.61
Average (57) — 13 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.61 over 249.00 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.
Frank QuinnPitchers26pitching—————9.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Charley SchanzPitchers18pitching—————8.34
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chuck StobbsPitchers22pitching————169.335.10
Average (47) — 72 of 99 pitchers in the available 1950 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.10 over 169.33 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.
Jim SucheckiPitchers37pitching—————4.50
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Harry TaylorPitchers35pitching————19.001.42
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Matt BattsCatchers14batting238654.273——
Average (51) — 86 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Buddy RosarCatchers11batting84251.298——
Average (52) — 71 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Bob ScherbarthCatchers39batting000———
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Birdie TebbettsCatchers8batting268838.310——
Average (57) — 26 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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.
Bobby DoerrInfielders1batting58617227.294——
Average (58) — 21 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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.
Walt DropoInfielders3No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Fred HatfieldInfielders39batting1230.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ken KeltnerInfielders4batting2890.321——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Johnny PeskyInfielders6batting4901531.312——
Average (56) — 31 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Vern StephensInfielders5batting62818530.295——
Average (58) — 21 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 at-bats and 30 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.
Lou StringerInfielders27batting1750.294——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dom DiMaggioOutfielders7batting5881937.328——
Strong (61) — 11 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 588 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.
Charlie MaxwellOutfielders37batting800.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy GoodmanOutfielders10batting4241504.354——
Strong (64) — 2 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Tommy O'BrienOutfielders23batting3140.129——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jimmy PiersallOutfielders24No stat row——————
No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Clyde VollmerOutfielders23batting169487.284——
Average (54) — 51 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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.
Ted WilliamsOutfielders9batting33410628.317——
Strong (64) — 2 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 334 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.
Tom WrightOutfielders28batting107340.318——
Average (54) — 51 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting 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.
Al ZarillaOutfielders2batting4711539.325——
Strong (60) — 13 of 192 batters in the available 1950 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 471 at-bats and 9 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 CombsOutfielders24batting000———
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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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: 1950 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1950 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:10:10.019936+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.