1979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Boston Red Sox | — | 43 | 23 |
| 1980 Boston Red Sox | 83–77 | 49 | 27 |
| 1979 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 91–69 | 20 | 14 |
| 1978 Boston Red Sox | 99–64 | 17 | 14 |
| 1977 Boston Red Sox | 97–64 | 23 | 15 |
Same era: other teams in 1979
- 1979 Atlanta Braves · 66–94
- 1979 Baltimore Orioles · 102–57
- 1979 California Angels · —
- 1979 Chicago Cubs · 80–82
- 1979 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1979 Cincinnati Reds · 90–71
More teams from 1979
- 1979 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1979 Detroit Tigers · —
- 1979 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 1979 Kansas City Royals · 85–77
- 1979 Los Angeles Dodgers · 79–83
- 1979 Milwaukee Brewers · 95–66
- 1979 Minnesota Twins · 82–80
- 1979 Montreal Expos · —
- 1979 New York Mets · 63–99
- 1979 New York Yankees · 89–71
- 1979 Oakland Athletics · 54–108
- 1979 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates · 98–64
- 1979 San Diego Padres · 68–93
- 1979 San Francisco Giants · —
- 1979 Seattle Mariners · 67–95
- 1979 St. Louis Cardinals · 86–76
- 1979 Texas Rangers · 83–79
- 1979 Toronto Blue Jays · 53–109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Burgmeier | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.74 | 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 Campbell | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.28 | 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. |
| Dick Drago | Pitchers | 41 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.03 | 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. |
| Dennis Eckersley | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 246.67 | 2.99 | Strong (60) — 8 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.99 over 246.67 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. |
| Joel Finch | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 57.33 | 4.87 | Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn 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. |
| Andy Hassler | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 8.80 | 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. |
| Chuck Rainey | Pitchers | 42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 103.67 | 3.82 | Average (52) — 84 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.82 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. |
| Win Remmerswaal | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.08 | 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. |
| Steve Renko | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 171.00 | 4.11 | Average (50) — 113 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.11 over 171.00 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. |
| Allen Ripley | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 64.67 | 5.15 | Average (45) — 165 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.15 over 64.67 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. |
| Bob Stanley | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 216.67 | 3.99 | Average (51) — 101 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.99 over 216.67 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 Torrez | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 252.33 | 4.49 | Average (47) — 149 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.49 over 252.33 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. |
| John Tudor | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 28.00 | 6.43 | Below average (44) — 177 of 212 pitchers in the available 1979 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.43 over 28.00 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. |
| Jim Wright | Pitchers | 45 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.09 | 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. |
| Gary Allenson | Catchers | 39 | batting | 241 | 49 | 3 | .203 | — | — | Below average (41) — 403 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 241 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. |
| Carlton Fisk | Catchers | 27 | batting | 320 | 87 | 10 | .272 | — | — | Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 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. |
| Bob Montgomery | Catchers | 10 | batting | 86 | 30 | 0 | .349 | — | — | Average (57) — 54 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 86 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. |
| Mike O'Berry | Catchers | 50 | batting | 59 | 10 | 1 | .169 | — | — | Below average (44) — 368 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Jack Brohamer | Infielders | 3 | batting | 192 | 51 | 1 | .266 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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. |
| Rick Burleson | Infielders | 7 | batting | 627 | 174 | 5 | .278 | — | — | Average (52) — 161 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 627 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. |
| Frank Duffy | Infielders | 17 | batting | 3 | 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. |
| Jim Dwyer | Infielders | 1 | batting | 113 | 30 | 2 | .265 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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. |
| Butch Hobson | Infielders | 4 | batting | 528 | 138 | 28 | .261 | — | — | Average (53) — 133 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 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. |
| Stan Papi | Infielders | 12 | batting | 117 | 22 | 1 | .188 | — | — | Below average (42) — 396 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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. |
| Jerry Remy | Infielders | 2 | batting | 306 | 91 | 0 | .297 | — | — | Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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. |
| George Scott | Infielders | 5 | batting | 156 | 35 | 4 | .224 | — | — | Average (46) — 331 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 156 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. |
| Ted Sizemore | Infielders | 11 | batting | 88 | 23 | 1 | .261 | — | — | Average (50) — 220 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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. |
| Bob Watson | Infielders | 5 | batting | 312 | 105 | 13 | .337 | — | — | Strong (64) — 5 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 312 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. |
| Larry Wolfe | Infielders | 20 | batting | 78 | 19 | 3 | .244 | — | — | Average (49) — 252 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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. |
| Carl Yastrzemski | Infielders | 8 | batting | 518 | 140 | 21 | .270 | — | — | Average (54) — 105 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 518 at-bats and 21 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 ratingThe source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Fred Lynn | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 531 | 177 | 39 | .333 | — | — | Strong (68) — 1 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 531 at-bats and 39 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. |
| Tom Poquette | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 154 | 51 | 2 | .331 | — | — | Average (58) — 47 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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. |
| Jim Rice | Outfielders | 14 | batting | 619 | 201 | 39 | .325 | — | — | Strong (66) — 3 of 423 batters in the available 1979 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 39 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: 1979 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1979 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:11:10.160568+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.