1952 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1954 Boston Red Sox	69–85	21	15
1953 Boston Red Sox	84–69	22	15
1952 Boston Red Sox · Current season	76–78	30	19
1951 Boston Red Sox	87–67	24	14
1950 Boston Red Sox	94–60	21	20

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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
James Atkins	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.33	3.48	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.
Al Benton	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.39	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.
Ralph Brickner	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.18	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.
Dick Brodowski	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.67	4.40	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 114.67 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.
Ike Delock	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	95.00	4.26	Average (48) — 70 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.26 over 95.00 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.
Hersh Freeman	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	3.29	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.
Randy Gumpert	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.12	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.
Bill Henry	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	3.87	Average (50) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 76.67 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.
Sid Hudson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	134.33	3.62	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 134.33 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.
Ellis Kinder	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	97.67	2.58	Average (57) — 18 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.58 over 97.67 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.
Walt Masterson	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	11.57	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.
Mickey McDermott	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	162.00	3.72	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.72 over 162.00 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.
Willard Nixon	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.67	4.86	Average (45) — 93 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 103.67 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.
Mel Parnell	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	214.00	3.62	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 214.00 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.
Ray Scarborough	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	76.67	4.81	Average (46) — 88 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.81 over 76.67 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.
Harry Taylor	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	1.80	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.
Dizzy Trout	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.64	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.64 over 133.67 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 Wight	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.33	2.96	Average (52) — 39 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 over 24.33 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.
Gus Niarhos	Catchers	11	batting	58	6	0	.103	—	—	Below average (40) — 213 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Len Okrie	Catchers	34	batting	1	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.
Sammy White	Catchers	22	batting	381	107	10	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Del Wilber	Catchers	33	batting	135	36	3	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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.
Hal Bevan	Infielders	8	batting	1	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.
Milt Bolling	Infielders	18	batting	36	8	1	.222	—	—	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.
Lou Boudreau	Infielders	4	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.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	3	batting	132	35	6	.265	—	—	Average (53) — 68 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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.
Dick Gernert	Infielders	14	batting	367	89	19	.243	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 367 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.
Billy Goodman	Infielders	10	batting	513	157	4	.306	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	1	batting	25	8	1	.320	—	—	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.
George Kell	Infielders	1	batting	276	88	6	.319	—	—	Strong (60) — 11 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 276 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.
Ted Lepcio	Infielders	12	batting	274	72	5	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Johnny Lipon	Infielders	6	batting	234	48	0	.205	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 234 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.
Charlie Maxwell	Infielders	37	batting	15	1	0	.067	—	—	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.
Johnny Pesky	Infielders	6	batting	67	10	0	.149	—	—	Below average (42) — 208 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Jimmy Piersall	Infielders	2	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.
Vern Stephens	Infielders	5	batting	295	75	7	.254	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting 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.
Dom DiMaggio	Outfielders	7	batting	486	143	6	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 486 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.
Hoot Evers	Outfielders	31	batting	401	105	14	.262	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 401 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.
Paul Lehner	Outfielders	37	batting	3	2	0	.667	—	—	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.
Don Lenhardt	Outfielders	31	batting	105	31	7	.295	—	—	Average (57) — 28 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
George Schmees	Outfielders	37	both	64	13	0	.203	6.00	3.00	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 64 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.
Gene Stephens	Outfielders	38	batting	53	12	0	.226	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Faye Throneberry	Outfielders	2	batting	310	80	5	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Clyde Vollmer	Outfielders	30	batting	250	66	11	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 56 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Ted Williams	Outfielders	9	batting	10	4	1	.400	—	—	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.
Archie Wilson	Outfielders	32	batting	38	10	0	.263	—	—	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 Wood	Outfielders	33	batting	20	2	0	.100	—	—	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.
Al Zarilla	Outfielders	32	batting	60	11	2	.183	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.

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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: 1952 Chicago Cubs. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:04:33.778599+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.