2005 Boston Red Sox
Franchise seasons · 2000s seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Boston Red Sox | 96–66 | 20 | 11 |
| 2006 Boston Red Sox | 86–76 | 33 | 28 |
| 2005 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 95–67 | 26 | 26 |
| 2004 Boston Red Sox | 98–64 | 30 | 26 |
| 2003 Boston Red Sox | 95–67 | 21 | 26 |
Same era: other teams in 2005
- 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks · 77–85
- 2005 Atlanta Braves · 90–72
- 2005 Baltimore Orioles · 74–88
- 2005 Chicago Cubs · 79–83
- 2005 Chicago White Sox · 99–63
- 2005 Cincinnati Reds · 73–89
More teams from 2005
- 2005 Cleveland Indians · 93–69
- 2005 Colorado Rockies · 67–95
- 2005 Detroit Tigers · 71–91
- 2005 Florida Marlins · 83–79
- 2005 Houston Astros · 89–73
- 2005 Kansas City Royals · 56–106
- 2005 Los Angeles Angels · 95–67
- 2005 Los Angeles Dodgers · 71–91
- 2005 Milwaukee Brewers · 81–81
- 2005 Minnesota Twins · 83–79
- 2005 New York Mets · 83–79
- 2005 New York Yankees · 95–67
- 2005 Oakland Athletics · 88–74
- 2005 Philadelphia Phillies · 88–74
- 2005 Pittsburgh Pirates · 67–95
- 2005 San Diego Padres · 82–80
- 2005 San Francisco Giants · 75–87
- 2005 Seattle Mariners · 69–93
- 2005 St. Louis Cardinals · 100–62
- 2005 Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 67–95
- 2005 Texas Rangers · 79–83
- 2005 Toronto Blue Jays · 80–82
- 2005 Washington Nationals · 81–81
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Alvarez | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 15.43 | 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. |
| Bronson Arroyo | Pitchers | 61 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 205.33 | 4.51 | Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.51 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. |
| Chad Bradford | Pitchers | 53 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.86 | 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. |
| Scott Cassidy | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 40.50 | 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. |
| Matt Clement | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 191.00 | 4.57 | Average (50) — 155 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.57 over 191.00 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. |
| Manny Delcarmen | Pitchers | 57 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.00 | 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. |
| Lenny DiNardo | Pitchers | 55 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.67 | 1.84 | 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. |
| Alan Embree | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.65 | 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. |
| Keith Foulke | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.91 | 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. |
| Geremi González | Pitchers | 32,54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.11 | 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. |
| John Halama | Pitchers | 54 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.18 | 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. |
| Craig Hansen | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 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. |
| Chad Harville | Pitchers | 43 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.43 | 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. |
| Matt Mantei | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.49 | 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. |
| Cla Meredith | Pitchers | 51 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 27.00 | 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. |
| Wade Miller | Pitchers | 52 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 91.00 | 4.95 | Average (49) — 191 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.95 over 91.00 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. |
| Mike Myers | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.13 | 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. |
| Blaine Neal | Pitchers | 59 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Jonathan Papelbon | Pitchers | 58 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 34.00 | 2.65 | Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.65 over 34.00 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 Perisho | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | inf | 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. |
| Mike Remlinger | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 14.85 | 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. |
| Curt Schilling | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 93.33 | 5.69 | Average (47) — 231 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.69 over 93.33 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 Stanton | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| Mike Timlin | Pitchers | 50 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.24 | 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. |
| Tim Wakefield | Pitchers | 49 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 225.33 | 4.15 | Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.15 over 225.33 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. |
| David Wells | Pitchers | 3,16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 189.00 | 4.45 | Average (51) — 119 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 over 189.00 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. |
| Doug Mirabelli | Catchers | 28 | batting | 136 | 31 | 6 | .228 | — | — | Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Kelly Shoppach | Catchers | 48 | batting | 15 | 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. |
| Jason Varitek | Catchers | 33 | batting | 470 | 132 | 22 | .281 | — | — | Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 470 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. |
| Shawn Wooten | Catchers | 10 | batting | 1 | 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. |
| Mark Bellhorn | Infielders | 12 | batting | 283 | 61 | 7 | .216 | — | — | Below average (43) — 435 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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. |
| Alex Cora | Infielders | 23 | batting | 104 | 28 | 2 | .269 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 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. |
| Tony Graffanino | Infielders | 10 | batting | 188 | 60 | 4 | .319 | — | — | Average (58) — 44 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 188 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. |
| Alejandro Machado | Infielders | 40 | batting | 5 | 1 | 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. |
| David McCarty | Infielders | 10 | 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. |
| Kevin Millar | Infielders | 15 | batting | 449 | 122 | 9 | .272 | — | — | Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 at-bats and 9 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. |
| Bill Mueller | Infielders | 11 | batting | 519 | 153 | 10 | .295 | — | — | Average (56) — 76 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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. |
| John Olerud | Infielders | 19 | batting | 173 | 50 | 7 | .289 | — | — | Average (55) — 102 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 173 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. |
| Roberto Petagine | Infielders | 13 | batting | 32 | 9 | 1 | .281 | — | — | 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. |
| Hanley Ramírez | Infielders | 60 | 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. |
| Édgar Rentería | Infielders | 16,3 | batting | 623 | 172 | 8 | .276 | — | — | Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 623 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. |
| Ramón Vázquez | Infielders | 23 | batting | 61 | 12 | 0 | .197 | — | — | Average (45) — 402 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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. |
| Kevin Youkilis | Infielders | 20 | batting | 79 | 22 | 1 | .278 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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. |
| José Cruz Jr. | Outfielders | 32 | batting | 12 | 3 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Johnny Damon | Outfielders | 18 | batting | 624 | 197 | 10 | .316 | — | — | Strong (60) — 24 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 624 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. |
| Adam Hyzdu | Outfielders | 25 | batting | 16 | 4 | 0 | .250 | — | — | 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. |
| Gabe Kapler | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 97 | 24 | 1 | .247 | — | — | Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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. |
| Trot Nixon | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 408 | 112 | 13 | .275 | — | — | Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 408 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. |
| Jay Payton | Outfielders | 44 | batting | 133 | 35 | 5 | .263 | — | — | Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 133 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. |
| Manny Ramírez | 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. |
| Adam Stern | Outfielders | 39 | batting | 15 | 2 | 1 | .133 | — | — | 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. |
| David Ortiz | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 601 | 180 | 47 | .300 | — | — | Strong (63) — 8 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 at-bats and 47 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: 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:49:29.555899+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.