1974 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
1976 Boston Red Sox	83–79	45	21
1975 Boston Red Sox	95–65	25	12
1974 Boston Red Sox · Current season	84–78	48	23
1973 Boston Red Sox	89–73	41	25
1972 Boston Red Sox	85–70	45	27

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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
Steve Barr	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	4.00	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.
Lance Clemons	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	9.95	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.
Reggie Cleveland	Pitchers	33,26	pitching	—	—	—	—	221.33	4.31	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.31 over 221.33 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.
Dick Drago	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.67	3.48	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 175.67 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 Lee	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	282.33	3.51	Average (53) — 59 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 282.33 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.
Juan Marichal	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.33	4.87	Average (46) — 149 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.87 over 57.33 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.
Roger Moret	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.33	3.74	Average (51) — 80 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 173.33 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.
Don Newhauser	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	3.67	9.82	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 Pole	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	4.20	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.20 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.
Diego Seguí	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	108.00	4.00	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.00 over 108.00 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.
Luis Tiant	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	311.33	2.92	Average (59) — 16 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 over 311.33 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.
Bob Veale	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	5.54	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.
Rick Wise	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.00	3.86	Average (50) — 97 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 49.00 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.
Tim Blackwell	Catchers	39	batting	122	30	0	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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.
Bob Didier	Catchers	48	batting	14	1	0	.071	—	—	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.
Carlton Fisk	Catchers	27	batting	187	56	11	.299	—	—	Strong (60) — 28 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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.
Tim McCarver	Catchers	33	batting	28	7	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.
Bob Montgomery	Catchers	10	batting	254	64	4	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 254 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.
Rick Burleson	Infielders	7	batting	384	109	4	.284	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 384 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.
Danny Cater	Infielders	5	batting	126	31	5	.246	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Cecil Cooper	Infielders	17	batting	414	114	8	.275	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Chuck Goggin	Infielders	48	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.
Doug Griffin	Infielders	2	batting	312	83	0	.266	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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.
Mario Guerrero	Infielders	18	batting	284	70	0	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 243 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 284 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.
Terry Hughes	Infielders	38	batting	69	14	1	.203	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
John Kennedy	Infielders	12	batting	15	2	1	.133	—	—	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.
Dick McAuliffe	Infielders	3	batting	272	57	5	.210	—	—	Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.
Rico Petrocelli	Infielders	6	batting	454	121	15	.267	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Carl Yastrzemski	Infielders	8	batting	515	155	15	.301	—	—	Strong (61) — 17 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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.
Juan Beníquez	Outfielders	20	batting	389	104	5	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 389 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.
Bernie Carbo	Outfielders	1	batting	338	84	12	.249	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Dwight Evans	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.
Tommy Harper	Outfielders	4	batting	443	105	5	.237	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 443 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.
Fred Lynn	Outfielders	19	batting	43	18	2	.419	—	—	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.
Rick Miller	Outfielders	16	batting	280	73	5	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 280 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.
Jim Rice	Outfielders	14	batting	67	18	1	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Deron Johnson	Outfielders	30	batting	25	3	0	.120	—	—	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.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:37:22.635959+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.