1980 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1980s seasons

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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.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1982 Boston Red Sox	89–73	43	24
1981 Boston Red Sox	—	43	23
1980 Boston Red Sox · Current season	83–77	49	27
1979 Boston Red Sox	91–69	20	14
1978 Boston Red Sox	99–64	17	14

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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
Luis Aponte	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.00	1.29	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.
Jack Billingham	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	11.10	Below average (36) — 224 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 11.10 over 24.33 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.
Tom Burgmeier	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.00	2.00	Strong (61) — 6 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 2.00 over 99.00 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.
Bill Campbell	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.79	Average (48) — 158 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.79 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.
Steve Crawford	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.33	3.62	Average (51) — 96 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 32.33 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.
Dick Drago	Pitchers	41	both	1	0	0	.000	132.67	4.14	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.14 over 132.67 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.
Dennis Eckersley	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	197.67	4.28	Average (49) — 141 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 197.67 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.
Bruce Hurst	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	9.10	Below average (38) — 222 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 9.10 over 30.67 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.
Skip Lockwood	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	5.32	Average (46) — 184 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 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.
Keith MacWhorter	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.33	5.53	Average (46) — 184 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 over 42.33 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 Ojeda	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	6.92	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 6.92 over 26.00 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.
Chuck Rainey	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	87.00	4.86	Average (47) — 175 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 87.00 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.
Win Remmerswaal	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	4.58	Average (49) — 141 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.58 over 35.33 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.
Steve Renko	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	165.33	4.19	Average (50) — 118 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 165.33 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 Stanley	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.00	3.39	Average (55) — 37 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 175.00 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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	207.33	5.08	Below average (44) — 201 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 5.08 over 207.33 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.
John Tudor	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.33	3.02	Average (55) — 37 of 225 pitchers in the available 1980 rosters An earned-run average of 3.02 over 92.33 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.
Gary Allenson	Catchers	39	batting	70	25	0	.357	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	27	batting	478	138	18	.289	—	—	Average (57) — 62 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 478 at-bats and 18 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.
Rich Gedman	Catchers	50	batting	24	5	0	.208	—	—	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.
Dave Rader	Catchers	15	batting	137	45	3	.328	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Jack Brohamer	Infielders	3	batting	57	18	1	.316	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Rick Burleson	Infielders	7	batting	644	179	8	.278	—	—	Average (53) — 136 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 644 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.
Butch Hobson	Infielders	4	batting	324	74	11	.228	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 at-bats and 11 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.
Glenn Hoffman	Infielders	18	batting	312	89	4	.285	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Stan Papi	Infielders	12	batting	0	0	0	.---	—	—	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.
Tony Pérez	Infielders	5	batting	585	161	25	.275	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 585 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.
Jerry Remy	Infielders	2	batting	230	72	0	.313	—	—	Average (56) — 78 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Ted Sizemore	Infielders	11	batting	23	5	0	.217	—	—	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.
Dave Stapleton	Infielders	11,26	batting	449	144	7	.321	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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.
Julio Valdez	Infielders	12	batting	19	5	1	.263	—	—	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.
Chico Walker	Infielders	3	batting	57	12	1	.211	—	—	Average (47) — 302 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 57 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.
Larry Wolfe	Infielders	20	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.
Sam Bowen	Outfielders	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.
Jim Dwyer	Outfielders	1	batting	260	74	9	.285	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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.
Dwight Evans	Outfielders	24	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.
Garry Hancock	Outfielders	37	batting	115	33	4	.287	—	—	Average (54) — 116 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 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.
Fred Lynn	Outfielders	19	batting	415	125	12	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 415 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.
Reid Nichols	Outfielders	51	batting	36	8	0	.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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	504	148	24	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 33 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 504 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.
Carl Yastrzemski	Outfielders	8	batting	364	100	15	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 96 of 436 batters in the available 1980 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Johnny Pesky	Outfielders	35	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.
Don Zimmer	Outfielders	23	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.

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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: 1980 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1980 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:05:36.738147+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.