2012 Boston Red Sox

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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
2014 Boston Red Sox	71–91	31	25
2013 Boston Red Sox	97–65	22	26
2012 Boston Red Sox · Current season	69–93	31	26
2011 Boston Red Sox	90–72	22	27
2010 Boston Red Sox	89–73	46	25

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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
Alfredo Aceves	Pitchers	91	pitching	—	—	—	—	84.00	5.36	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.36 over 84.00 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.
Matt Albers	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.29	Average (52) — 57 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.29 over 39.33 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.
Scott Atchison	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.33	1.58	Average (54) — 5 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 1.58 over 51.33 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.
Andrew Bailey	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	7.04	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.
Daniel Bard	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	59.33	6.22	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.22 over 59.33 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.
Pedro Beato	Pitchers	54	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.
Josh Beckett	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.33	5.23	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 127.33 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.
Michael Bowden	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.00	3.00	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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.00	2.70	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 2.70 over 20.00 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.
Clay Buchholz	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	189.33	4.56	Average (49) — 294 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.56 over 189.33 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.
Chris Carpenter	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	9.00	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.
Aaron Cook	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	94.00	5.65	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 over 94.00 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.
Félix Doubront	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	161.00	4.86	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 161.00 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.
Justin Germano	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	0.00	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.
Rich Hill	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	19.67	1.83	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.
Jon Lester	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.33	4.82	Average (48) — 347 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 205.33 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.
Daisuke Matsuzaka	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.67	8.28	Average (45) — 426 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 8.28 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.
Mark Melancon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	6.20	Average (47) — 394 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 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.
Andrew Miller	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.33	3.35	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 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.
Franklin Morales	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.33	3.77	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 76.33 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.
Clayton Mortensen	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.00	3.21	Average (51) — 130 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 3.21 over 42.00 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.
Vicente Padilla	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	50.00	4.50	Average (50) — 224 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 50.00 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.
Zach Stewart	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	22.24	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.
Junichi Tazawa	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	1.43	Average (53) — 14 of 434 pitchers in the available 2012 rosters An earned-run average of 1.43 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.
Justin Thomas	Pitchers	50,78	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.67	7.71	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.
Ryan Lavarnway	Catchers	60	batting	153	24	2	.157	—	—	Below average (39) — 515 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 153 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.
Guillermo Quiróz	Catchers	62	batting	2	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.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia	Catchers	39	batting	405	90	25	.222	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 405 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.
Kelly Shoppach	Catchers	10	batting	140	35	5	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Lars Anderson	Infielders	62	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Mike Avilés	Infielders	3	batting	512	128	13	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 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.
Pedro Ciriaco	Infielders	77	batting	259	76	2	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 259 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.
Iván DeJesús, Jr.	Infielders	56	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.
Mauro Gomez	Infielders	50	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.
Adrián González	Infielders	28	batting	484	145	15	.300	—	—	Strong (60) — 32 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
José Iglesias	Infielders	58	batting	68	8	1	.118	—	—	Below average (41) — 507 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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.
Brent Lillibridge	Infielders	23	batting	16	2	0	.125	—	—	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.
James Loney	Infielders	22	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.
Will Middlebrooks	Infielders	64	batting	267	77	15	.288	—	—	Average (59) — 41 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
David Ortiz	Infielders	34	batting	324	103	23	.318	—	—	Strong (65) — 7 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 at-bats and 23 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	15	batting	563	163	15	.290	—	—	Average (58) — 52 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Nick Punto	Infielders	5	batting	125	25	1	.200	—	—	Below average (44) — 470 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 125 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.
Nate Spears	Infielders	71	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.
Danny Valencia	Infielders	23	batting	28	4	1	.143	—	—	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	146	34	4	.233	—	—	Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 146 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.
Marlon Byrd	Outfielders	23	batting	100	27	1	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 219 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 100 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.
Carl Crawford	Outfielders	13	batting	117	33	3	.282	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Jacoby Ellsbury	Outfielders	2	batting	303	82	4	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 157 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 303 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.
Ryan Kalish	Outfielders	55,70	batting	96	22	0	.229	—	—	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 96 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.
Che-Hsuan Lin	Outfielders	67,85	batting	12	3	0	.250	—	—	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.
Darnell McDonald	Outfielders	54	both	84	18	2	.214	1.00	27.00	Average (47) — 380 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 84 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.
Daniel Nava	Outfielders	66	batting	267	65	6	.243	—	—	Average (49) — 304 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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 Podsednik	Outfielders	26	batting	199	60	1	.302	—	—	Average (55) — 112 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 199 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.
Jason Repko	Outfielders	16	batting	11	1	0	.091	—	—	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.
Cody Ross	Outfielders	7	batting	476	127	22	.267	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 476 at-bats and 22 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.
Ryan Sweeney	Outfielders	12	batting	204	53	0	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 256 of 517 batters in the available 2012 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2012 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T05:29:36.026906+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.