1959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Boston Red Sox | 76–86 | 17 | 15 |
| 1960 Boston Red Sox | 65–89 | 24 | 18 |
| 1959 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 75–79 | 23 | 18 |
| 1958 Boston Red Sox | 79–75 | 17 | 18 |
| 1957 Boston Red Sox | 82–72 | 20 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1959
- 1959 Baltimore Orioles · 74–80
- 1959 Chicago Cubs · 74–80
- 1959 Chicago White Sox · 94–60
- 1959 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1959 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1959 Detroit Tigers · 76–78
More teams from 1959
- 1959 Kansas City Athletics · 66–88
- 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers · 86–68
- 1959 Milwaukee Braves · 86–70
- 1959 New York Yankees · 79–75
- 1959 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1959 San Francisco Giants · 83–71
- 1959 St. Louis Cardinals · 71–83
- 1959 Washington Senators · 63–91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Baumann | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 95.67 | 4.05 | Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.05 over 95.67 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. |
| Ted Bowsfield | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Tom Brewer | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 215.33 | 3.76 | Average (53) — 44 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 215.33 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. |
| Jerry Casale | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 179.67 | 4.31 | Average (49) — 79 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.31 over 179.67 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. |
| Nelson Chittum | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.19 | 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. |
| Ike Delock | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 134.33 | 2.95 | Average (57) — 20 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.95 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. |
| Mike Fornieles | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.07 | 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. |
| Jack Harshman | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.67 | 6.57 | Average (45) — 106 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.57 over 24.67 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. |
| Billy Hoeft | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.67 | 5.60 | 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. |
| Leo Kiely | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.20 | 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. |
| Herb Moford | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 8.67 | 11.42 | 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. |
| Bill Monbouquette | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 151.67 | 4.15 | Average (50) — 64 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 151.67 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. |
| Al Schroll | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 46.00 | 4.70 | Average (48) — 87 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.70 over 46.00 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. |
| Dave Sisler | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.75 | 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. |
| Frank Sullivan | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 177.67 | 3.95 | Average (51) — 56 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.95 over 177.67 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. |
| Murray Wall | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.51 | 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. |
| Ted Wills | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 56.33 | 5.27 | Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.27 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. |
| Earl Wilson | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 6.08 | Average (46) — 96 of 125 pitchers in the available 1959 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.08 over 23.67 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. |
| Pete Daley | Catchers | 8 | batting | 169 | 38 | 1 | .225 | — | — | Average (46) — 206 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 169 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. |
| Don Gile | Catchers | 35 | batting | 10 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | 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. |
| Haywood Sullivan | Catchers | 16 | 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. |
| Sammy White | Catchers | 22 | batting | 377 | 107 | 1 | .284 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 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. |
| Bobby Ávila | Infielders | 12 | batting | 45 | 11 | 3 | .244 | — | — | 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. |
| Don Buddin | Infielders | 24 | batting | 485 | 117 | 10 | .241 | — | — | Average (48) — 169 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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. |
| Billy Consolo | Infielders | 1 | batting | 14 | 3 | 0 | .214 | — | — | 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. |
| Dick Gernert | Infielders | 25 | batting | 298 | 78 | 11 | .262 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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. |
| Pumpsie Green | Infielders | 12 | batting | 172 | 40 | 1 | .233 | — | — | Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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. |
| Ted Lepcio | Infielders | 12 | batting | 3 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | 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. |
| Jim Mahoney | Infielders | 1 | batting | 23 | 3 | 1 | .130 | — | — | 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. |
| Frank Malzone | Infielders | 11 | batting | 604 | 169 | 19 | .280 | — | — | Average (56) — 42 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 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. |
| Herb Plews | Infielders | 1 | batting | 12 | 1 | 0 | .083 | — | — | 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. |
| Pete Runnels | Infielders | 3 | batting | 560 | 176 | 6 | .314 | — | — | Strong (60) — 16 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 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. |
| Vic Wertz | Infielders | 6 | batting | 247 | 68 | 7 | .275 | — | — | Average (54) — 63 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 247 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. |
| Jim Busby | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 102 | 23 | 1 | .225 | — | — | Average (47) — 189 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 102 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. |
| Gary Geiger | Outfielders | 37 | batting | 335 | 82 | 11 | .245 | — | — | Average (50) — 136 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 335 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. |
| Jackie Jensen | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 535 | 148 | 28 | .277 | — | — | Average (57) — 31 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 at-bats and 28 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. |
| Marty Keough | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 251 | 61 | 7 | .243 | — | — | Average (49) — 155 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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. |
| Jerry Mallett | Outfielders | 39 | 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. |
| Bill Renna | Outfielders | 30 | batting | 22 | 2 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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. |
| Gene Stephens | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 270 | 75 | 3 | .278 | — | — | Average (53) — 78 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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. |
| Ted Williams | Outfielders | 9 | batting | 272 | 69 | 10 | .254 | — | — | Average (51) — 110 of 257 batters in the available 1959 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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. |
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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: 1959 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1959 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:43:51.210820+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.