1996 Boston Red Sox
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Boston Red Sox | 92–70 | 24 | 23 |
| 1997 Boston Red Sox | 78–84 | 22 | 25 |
| 1996 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 85–77 | 32 | 23 |
| 1995 Boston Red Sox | 86–58 | 27 | 26 |
| 1994 Boston Red Sox | 54–61 | 23 | 23 |
Same era: other teams in 1996
- 1996 Atlanta Braves · 96–66
- 1996 Baltimore Orioles · 88–74
- 1996 California Angels · 70–91
- 1996 Chicago Cubs · 76–86
- 1996 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1996 Cincinnati Reds · 81–81
More teams from 1996
- 1996 Cleveland Indians · 99–62
- 1996 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1996 Detroit Tigers · 53–109
- 1996 Florida Marlins · 80–82
- 1996 Houston Astros · 82–80
- 1996 Kansas City Royals · 75–86
- 1996 Los Angeles Dodgers · 90–72
- 1996 Milwaukee Brewers · 80–82
- 1996 Minnesota Twins · 78–84
- 1996 Montreal Expos · —
- 1996 New York Mets · 71–91
- 1996 New York Yankees · 92–70
- 1996 Oakland Athletics · 78–84
- 1996 Philadelphia Phillies · 67–95
- 1996 Pittsburgh Pirates · 73–89
- 1996 San Diego Padres · 91–71
- 1996 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1996 Seattle Mariners · 85–76
- 1996 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–74
- 1996 Texas Rangers · 90–72
- 1996 Toronto Blue Jays · 74–88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Belinda | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.67 | 6.59 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.59 over 28.67 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. |
| Mark Brandenburg | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.33 | 3.81 | Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.81 over 28.33 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. |
| Roger Clemens | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 242.67 | 3.63 | Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.63 over 242.67 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. |
| John Doherty | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 5.68 | 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. |
| Vaughn Eshelman | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.67 | 7.08 | Below average (44) — 245 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.08 over 87.67 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. |
| Rich Garcés | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 44.00 | 4.91 | Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.91 over 44.00 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. |
| Tom Gordon | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 215.67 | 5.59 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.59 over 215.67 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. |
| Ken Grundt | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | 27.00 | 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. |
| Eric Gunderson | Pitchers | 28 | 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. |
| Reggie Harris | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 4.33 | 12.46 | 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 Hudson | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.00 | 5.40 | Average (49) — 166 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.40 over 45.00 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. |
| Brent Knackert | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 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. |
| Kerry Lacy | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.67 | 3.38 | 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. |
| Mike Maddux | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.33 | 4.48 | Average (51) — 118 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.48 over 64.33 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. |
| Pat Mahomes | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 12.33 | 5.84 | 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. |
| Nate Minchey | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 15.00 | 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. |
| Jamie Moyer | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 90.00 | 4.50 | Average (52) — 95 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.50 over 90.00 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. |
| Brad Pennington | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.00 | 2.77 | 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. |
| Aaron Sele | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 157.33 | 5.69 | Average (48) — 193 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 over 157.33 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. |
| Heathcliff Slocumb | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 83.33 | 3.02 | Average (56) — 22 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.02 over 83.33 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 Stanton | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 56.33 | 3.83 | Average (53) — 74 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.83 over 56.33 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. |
| Jeff Suppan | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.67 | 7.54 | Average (47) — 208 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.54 over 22.67 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. |
| Tim Wakefield | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 211.67 | 5.14 | Average (50) — 143 of 264 pitchers in the available 1996 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.14 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. |
| Alex Delgado | Catchers | 56 | batting | 20 | 5 | 0 | .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. |
| Bill Haselman | Catchers | 37 | batting | 237 | 65 | 8 | .274 | — | — | Average (52) — 173 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 237 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. |
| Scott Hatteberg | Catchers | 47 | batting | 11 | 2 | 0 | .182 | — | — | 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. |
| Walt McKeel | Catchers | 45 | batting | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Stanley | Catchers | 22 | batting | 397 | 107 | 24 | .270 | — | — | Average (54) — 122 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 397 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. |
| Esteban Beltré | Infielders | 10 | batting | 62 | 16 | 0 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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. |
| Phil Clark | Infielders | 23 | batting | 3 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
| Wil Cordero | Infielders | 12 | batting | 198 | 57 | 3 | .288 | — | — | Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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. |
| Jeff Frye | Infielders | 3 | batting | 419 | 120 | 4 | .286 | — | — | Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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. |
| Nomar Garciaparra | Infielders | 5 | batting | 87 | 21 | 4 | .241 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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. |
| Jeff Manto | Infielders | 48 | batting | 48 | 10 | 2 | .208 | — | — | 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. |
| Tim Naehring | Infielders | 11 | batting | 430 | 124 | 17 | .288 | — | — | Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 430 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. |
| Arquimedez Pozo | Infielders | 48 | batting | 58 | 10 | 1 | .172 | — | — | Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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. |
| Tony Rodríguez | Infielders | 31 | batting | 67 | 16 | 1 | .239 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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. |
| Bill Selby | Infielders | 29 | batting | 95 | 26 | 3 | .274 | — | — | Average (51) — 201 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 95 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. |
| Jim Tatum | Infielders | 48 | batting | 8 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | 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. |
| John Valentin | Infielders | 13 | batting | 606 | 156 | 13 | .296 | — | — | Average (49) — 280 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 606 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. |
| Mo Vaughn | Infielders | 42 | batting | 635 | 207 | 44 | .326 | — | — | Strong (66) — 5 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 at-bats and 44 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. |
| Darren Bragg | Outfielders | 56 | batting | 222 | 56 | 3 | .252 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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. |
| José Canseco | Outfielders | 33 | 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. |
| Alex Cole | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 72 | 16 | 0 | .222 | — | — | Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 72 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. |
| Milt Cuyler | Outfielders | 15 | batting | 110 | 22 | 2 | .200 | — | — | Below average (44) — 417 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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. |
| Mike Greenwell | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 295 | 87 | 7 | .295 | — | — | Average (55) — 102 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 295 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. |
| Dwayne Hosey | Outfielders | 46 | batting | 78 | 17 | 1 | .218 | — | — | Average (46) — 376 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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. |
| Reggie Jefferson | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 386 | 134 | 19 | .347 | — | — | Strong (66) — 5 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 386 at-bats and 19 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. |
| José Malavé | Outfielders | 38 | batting | 102 | 24 | 4 | .235 | — | — | Average (48) — 311 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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. |
| Kevin Mitchell | Outfielders | 24 | batting | 93 | 28 | 2 | .304 | — | — | Average (53) — 147 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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. |
| Trot Nixon | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 4 | 2 | 0 | .500 | — | — | 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. |
| Troy O'Leary | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 497 | 129 | 15 | .260 | — | — | Average (50) — 234 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 497 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. |
| Rudy Pemberton | Outfielders | 57 | batting | 41 | 21 | 1 | .512 | — | — | 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. |
| Lee Tinsley | Outfielders | 10,47 | batting | 192 | 47 | 3 | .245 | — | — | Average (47) — 339 of 480 batters in the available 1996 rostersBatting 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. |
| Greg Pirkl | Outfielders | 45 | batting | 2 | 0 | 0 | .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. |
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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: 1996 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1996 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:25:20.407960+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.