1989 Boston Red Sox
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Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Boston Red Sox | 84–78 | 45 | 29 |
| 1990 Boston Red Sox | 88–74 | 48 | 30 |
| 1989 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 83–79 | 44 | 25 |
| 1988 Boston Red Sox | 89–73 | 20 | 17 |
| 1987 Boston Red Sox | 78–84 | 45 | 23 |
Same era: other teams in 1989
- 1989 Atlanta Braves · 63–97
- 1989 Baltimore Orioles · 87–75
- 1989 California Angels · —
- 1989 Chicago Cubs · 93–69
- 1989 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1989 Cincinnati Reds · 75–87
More teams from 1989
- 1989 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1989 Detroit Tigers · 59–103
- 1989 Houston Astros · 86–76
- 1989 Kansas City Royals · 92–70
- 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers · 77–83
- 1989 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 1989 Minnesota Twins · 80–82
- 1989 Montreal Expos · —
- 1989 New York Mets · 87–75
- 1989 New York Yankees · 74–87
- 1989 Oakland Athletics · 99–63
- 1989 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1989 Pittsburgh Pirates · 74–88
- 1989 San Diego Padres · 89–73
- 1989 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1989 Seattle Mariners · 73–89
- 1989 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1989 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1989 Toronto Blue Jays · 89–73
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Boddicker | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.67 | 4.00 | Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.00 over 211.67 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. |
| Tom Bolton | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.33 | 8.31 | 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. |
| Oil Can Boyd | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 59.00 | 4.42 | Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.42 over 59.00 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. |
| Roger Clemens | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 253.33 | 3.13 | Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.13 over 253.33 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 Dopson | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 169.33 | 3.99 | Average (51) — 108 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.99 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. |
| Wes Gardner | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 86.00 | 5.97 | Below average (41) — 219 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.97 over 86.00 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. |
| Greg Harris | Pitchers | 27,42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 2.57 | Average (54) — 62 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.57 over 28.00 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. |
| Eric Hetzel | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 50.33 | 6.26 | Below average (42) — 216 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 50.33 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. |
| Dennis Lamp | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.33 | 2.32 | Strong (60) — 8 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.32 over 112.33 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. |
| Rob Murphy | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 105.00 | 2.74 | Average (57) — 27 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.74 over 105.00 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 Price | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 70.33 | 4.35 | Average (49) — 134 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 70.33 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. |
| Mike Rochford | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.00 | 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. |
| Lee Smith | Pitchers | 48 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 70.67 | 3.57 | Average (52) — 88 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.57 over 70.67 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. |
| Mike Smithson | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 143.67 | 4.95 | Average (45) — 186 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 over 143.67 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. |
| Bob Stanley | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 79.33 | 4.88 | Average (46) — 176 of 226 pitchers in the available 1989 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.88 over 79.33 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. |
| Rick Cerone | Catchers | 6 | batting | 296 | 72 | 4 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 250 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 296 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. |
| Rich Gedman | Catchers | 10 | batting | 260 | 55 | 4 | .212 | — | — | Below average (44) — 394 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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. |
| John Marzano | Catchers | 20 | batting | 18 | 8 | 1 | .444 | — | — | 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. |
| Marty Barrett | Infielders | 17 | batting | 336 | 86 | 1 | .256 | — | — | Average (50) — 217 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 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. |
| Wade Boggs | Infielders | 26 | batting | 621 | 205 | 3 | .330 | — | — | Strong (64) — 8 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 621 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. |
| Nick Esasky | Infielders | 7 | batting | 564 | 156 | 30 | .277 | — | — | Average (59) — 30 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 564 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. |
| Sam Horn | Infielders | 30 | batting | 54 | 8 | 0 | .148 | — | — | Below average (43) — 410 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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. |
| Jody Reed | Infielders | 3 | batting | 524 | 151 | 3 | .288 | — | — | Average (56) — 69 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 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. |
| Luis Rivera | Infielders | 2 | batting | 323 | 83 | 5 | .257 | — | — | Average (51) — 190 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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. |
| Ed Romero | Infielders | 11 | batting | 113 | 24 | 0 | .212 | — | — | Average (45) — 378 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Ellis Burks | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 399 | 121 | 12 | .303 | — | — | Strong (60) — 27 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 399 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. |
| Dwight Evans | Outfielders | 24 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike Greenwell | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 578 | 178 | 14 | .308 | — | — | Strong (62) — 18 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 at-bats and 14 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. |
| Danny Heep | Outfielders | 29 | batting | 320 | 96 | 5 | .300 | — | — | Average (58) — 39 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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. |
| Randy Kutcher | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 160 | 36 | 2 | .225 | — | — | Average (47) — 317 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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. |
| Carlos Quintana | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 77 | 16 | 0 | .208 | — | — | Average (46) — 345 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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. |
| Kevin Romine | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 274 | 75 | 1 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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. |
| Jeff Stone | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 15 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Dana Williams | Outfielders | 19,20 | batting | 5 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Jim Rice | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 209 | 49 | 3 | .234 | — | — | Average (48) — 284 of 447 batters in the available 1989 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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. |
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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: 1989 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1989 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T09:31:39.881604+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.