2006 Boston Red Sox

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2008 Boston Red Sox	95–67	37	23
2007 Boston Red Sox	96–66	20	11
2006 Boston Red Sox · Current season	86–76	33	28
2005 Boston Red Sox	95–67	26	26
2004 Boston Red Sox	98–64	30	26

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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
Abe Alvarez	Pitchers	59	both	1	0	0	.000	3.00	12.00	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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	both	7	3	1	.429	204.67	5.01	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.01 over 204.67 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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.00	3.75	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.
Mike Burns	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	4.70	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.
Matt Clement	Pitchers	30	both	3	1	0	.333	65.33	6.61	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.61 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.
Bryan Corey	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	4.57	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 21.67 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.
Manny Delcarmen	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.33	5.06	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 5.06 over 53.33 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.
Lenny DiNardo	Pitchers	55	both	1	0	0	.000	39.00	7.85	Average (47) — 263 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 7.85 over 39.00 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.
Keith Foulke	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	4.35	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 49.67 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.
Kason Gabbard	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.67	3.51	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 25.67 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.
Devern Hansack	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	2.70	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.
Craig Hansen	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	38.00	6.63	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 6.63 over 38.00 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 Holtz	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.67	16.20	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.
Kevin Jarvis	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	4.86	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.
Jason Johnson	Pitchers	18	both	1	0	0	.000	29.33	7.36	Average (48) — 244 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 7.36 over 29.33 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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	62	both	4	0	0	.000	81.33	4.76	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.76 over 81.33 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.
Javier López	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	2.70	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.
Jonathan Papelbon	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	0.92	Average (57) — 1 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 0.92 over 68.33 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.
David Pauley	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	7.88	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.
David Riske	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.67	3.72	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.
Curt Schilling	Pitchers	38	both	2	1	0	.500	204.00	3.97	Average (53) — 42 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 204.00 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.
Rudy Seánez	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	46.67	4.82	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 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.
Kyle Snyder	Pitchers	52	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Julián Tavárez	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	98.67	4.47	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.47 over 98.67 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 Timlin	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	64.00	4.36	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 64.00 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.
Jermaine Van Buren	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	11.77	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.
Tim Wakefield	Pitchers	49	both	4	0	0	.000	140.00	4.63	Average (51) — 114 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 140.00 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.
David Wells	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	4.98	Average (50) — 168 of 292 pitchers in the available 2006 rosters An earned-run average of 4.98 over 47.00 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.
Josh Bard	Catchers	77	batting	18	5	0	.278	—	—	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.
Ken Huckaby	Catchers	40	batting	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Javy López	Catchers	23	batting	63	12	0	.190	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 63 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.
Corky Miller	Catchers	36	batting	4	0	0	.000	—	—	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.
Doug Mirabelli	Catchers	28	batting	161	31	6	.193	—	—	Below average (42) — 451 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 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.
Jason Varitek	Catchers	33	batting	365	87	12	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 372 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 365 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.
Alex Cora	Infielders	23,13	batting	235	56	1	.238	—	—	Average (45) — 398 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 235 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.
Álex González	Infielders	11	batting	388	99	9	.255	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Mark Loretta	Infielders	3	batting	635	181	5	.285	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 635 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.
Mike Lowell	Infielders	25	batting	573	163	20	.284	—	—	Average (54) — 117 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 at-bats and 20 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	64	batting	89	17	2	.191	—	—	Below average (44) — 417 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 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 Peña	Infielders	37	batting	33	9	1	.273	—	—	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.
J. T. Snow	Infielders	84	batting	44	9	0	.205	—	—	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.
Kevin Youkilis	Infielders	20	batting	569	159	13	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 185 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 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.
Coco Crisp	Outfielders	10	batting	413	109	8	.264	—	—	Average (49) — 284 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 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.
Willie Harris	Outfielders	2	batting	45	7	0	.156	—	—	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.
Eric Hinske	Outfielders	12	batting	80	23	1	.288	—	—	Average (51) — 221 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 80 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.
Gabe Kapler	Outfielders	44	batting	130	33	2	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 311 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Dustan Mohr	Outfielders	18	batting	40	7	2	.175	—	—	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.
David Murphy	Outfielders	60	batting	22	5	1	.227	—	—	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.
Trot Nixon	Outfielders	7	batting	381	102	8	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 252 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Wily Mo Peña	Outfielders	22	batting	276	83	11	.301	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Manny Ramírez	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.
Adam Stern	Outfielders	39	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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.
David Ortiz	Outfielders	34	batting	558	160	54	.287	—	—	Strong (60) — 20 of 472 batters in the available 2006 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 54 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: 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2006 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:39:06.282628+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.