1997 Boston Red Sox
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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.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Boston Red Sox | 94–68 | 23 | 25 |
| 1998 Boston Red Sox | 92–70 | 24 | 23 |
| 1997 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 78–84 | 22 | 25 |
| 1996 Boston Red Sox | 85–77 | 32 | 23 |
| 1995 Boston Red Sox | 86–58 | 27 | 26 |
Same era: other teams in 1997
- 1997 Atlanta Braves · 101–61
- 1997 Baltimore Orioles · 98–64
- 1997 Chicago Cubs · 68–94
- 1997 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1997 Cincinnati Reds · 76–86
- 1997 Cleveland Indians · 86–75
More teams from 1997
- 1997 Colorado Rockies · 83–79
- 1997 Detroit Tigers · 79–83
- 1997 Florida Marlins · 92–70
- 1997 Houston Astros · 84–78
- 1997 Kansas City Royals · 67–94
- 1997 Los Angeles Dodgers · 88–74
- 1997 Milwaukee Brewers · 78–83
- 1997 Minnesota Twins · 68–94
- 1997 Montreal Expos · —
- 1997 New York Mets · 88–74
- 1997 New York Yankees · 96–66
- 1997 Oakland Athletics · 65–97
- 1997 Philadelphia Phillies · 68–94
- 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates · 79–83
- 1997 San Diego Padres · 76–86
- 1997 San Francisco Giants · 90–72
- 1997 Seattle Mariners · 90–72
- 1997 St. Louis Cardinals · 73–89
- 1997 Texas Rangers · 77–85
- 1997 Toronto Blue Jays · 76–86
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Avery | Pitchers | 33 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 96.67 | 6.42 | Below average (43) — 251 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.42 over 96.67 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. |
| Toby Borland | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.33 | 13.50 | 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. |
| Mark Brandenburg | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.00 | 5.49 | Average (48) — 178 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.49 over 41.00 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. |
| Robinson Checo | Pitchers | 40 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.33 | 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. |
| Jim Corsi | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 57.67 | 3.43 | Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.43 over 57.67 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. |
| Vaughn Eshelman | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 42.67 | 6.33 | Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.33 over 42.67 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 | — | — | — | — | 13.67 | 4.61 | 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. |
| Tom Gordon | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 182.67 | 3.74 | Average (56) — 45 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.74 over 182.67 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 | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Chris Hammond | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.33 | 5.92 | Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.92 over 65.33 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. |
| Butch Henry | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 84.33 | 3.52 | Average (55) — 57 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.52 over 84.33 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. |
| Joe Hudson | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 35.67 | 3.53 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.53 over 35.67 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. |
| Kerry Lacy | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 45.67 | 6.11 | Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.11 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. |
| Derek Lowe | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 16.00 | 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. |
| Ron Mahay | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.00 | 2.52 | Average (54) — 65 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.52 over 25.00 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. |
| Pat Mahomes | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 10.00 | 8.10 | 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. |
| Brian Rose | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 12.00 | 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. |
| Bret Saberhagen | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.00 | 6.58 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.58 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. |
| Aaron Sele | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 177.33 | 5.38 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.38 over 177.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 46.67 | 5.79 | Average (47) — 197 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.79 over 46.67 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. |
| Jeff Suppan | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 112.33 | 5.69 | Average (46) — 212 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 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. |
| Ricky Trlicek | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.33 | 4.63 | Average (50) — 136 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.63 over 23.33 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. |
| Tim Wakefield | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 201.33 | 4.25 | Average (53) — 76 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.25 over 201.33 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 Wasdin | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 124.67 | 4.40 | Average (52) — 102 of 270 pitchers in the available 1997 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.40 over 124.67 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. |
| Bill Haselman | Catchers | 37 | batting | 212 | 50 | 6 | .236 | — | — | Average (47) — 321 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 212 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. |
| Scott Hatteberg | Catchers | 10 | batting | 350 | 97 | 10 | .277 | — | — | Average (53) — 132 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 350 at-bats and 10 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 McKeel | Catchers | 45 | 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. |
| Jason Varitek | Catchers | 47 | batting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | 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. |
| Mike Benjamin | Infielders | 28 | both | 116 | 27 | 0 | .233 | 1.00 | 0.00 | Average (46) — 358 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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. |
| Jeff Frye | Infielders | 3 | batting | 404 | 126 | 3 | .312 | — | — | Average (57) — 51 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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. |
| Nomar Garciaparra | Infielders | 5 | batting | 684 | 209 | 30 | .306 | — | — | Strong (60) — 25 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 684 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. |
| Reggie Jefferson | Infielders | 18 | batting | 489 | 156 | 13 | .319 | — | — | Strong (61) — 19 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 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. |
| Tim Naehring | Infielders | 11 | batting | 259 | 74 | 9 | .286 | — | — | Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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. |
| Arquimedez Pozo | Infielders | 29 | batting | 15 | 4 | 0 | .267 | — | — | 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 | Infielders | 20 | batting | 260 | 78 | 13 | .300 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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. |
| John Valentin | Infielders | 13 | batting | 575 | 176 | 18 | .306 | — | — | Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 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. |
| Mo Vaughn | Infielders | 42 | batting | 527 | 166 | 35 | .315 | — | — | Strong (64) — 7 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 527 at-bats and 35 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 | 513 | 132 | 9 | .257 | — | — | Average (48) — 295 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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. |
| Michael Coleman | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 24 | 4 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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 | Outfielders | 12 | batting | 570 | 160 | 18 | .281 | — | — | Average (54) — 106 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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. |
| Shane Mack | Outfielders | 15,24 | batting | 130 | 41 | 3 | .315 | — | — | Average (56) — 66 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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 Malavé | Outfielders | 38 | 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. |
| Troy O'Leary | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 499 | 154 | 15 | .309 | — | — | Average (59) — 35 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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 | 44 | batting | 63 | 15 | 2 | .238 | — | — | Average (49) — 262 of 447 batters in the available 1997 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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. |
| Jesús Tavárez | Outfielders | 30 | 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. |
| Curtis Pride | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 2 | 1 | 1 | .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. |
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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: 1997 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1997 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T08:15:08.877816+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.