2016 Boston Red Sox

Franchise seasons · 2010s 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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2018 Boston Red Sox	108–54	28	23
2017 Boston Red Sox	93–69	32	27
2016 Boston Red Sox · Current season	93–69	32	25
2015 Boston Red Sox	78–84	33	26
2014 Boston Red Sox	71–91	31	25

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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
Fernando Abad	Pitchers	43,58	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.67	6.39	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.
Matt Barnes	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.67	4.05	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.05 over 66.67 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.
Clay Buchholz	Pitchers	11	both	2	0	0	.000	139.33	4.78	Average (47) — 347 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 139.33 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.
William Cuevas	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	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.
Roenis Elías	Pitchers	29,51	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	12.91	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.
Heath Hembree	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	51.00	2.65	Average (54) — 76 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 2.65 over 51.00 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.
Joe Kelly	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	40.00	5.18	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 40.00 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.
Craig Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	3.40	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.40 over 53.00 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.
Tommy Layne	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.67	3.77	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 28.67 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.
Pat Light	Pitchers	43,65	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	23.63	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.
Sean O'Sullivan	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	6.75	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.75 over 21.33 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.
Henry Owens	Pitchers	60	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	6.95	Average (46) — 375 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 6.95 over 22.00 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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	31	both	2	0	0	.000	68.67	4.59	Average (49) — 277 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.59 over 68.67 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.
Rick Porcello	Pitchers	22	both	5	1	0	.200	223.00	3.15	Average (56) — 30 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.15 over 223.00 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.
David Price	Pitchers	24	both	10	0	0	.000	230.00	3.99	Average (51) — 198 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 230.00 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.
Noé Ramirez	Pitchers	66	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	6.23	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.
Eduardo Rodríguez	Pitchers	52	both	2	0	0	.000	107.00	4.71	Average (48) — 310 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.71 over 107.00 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.
Robbie Ross	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.33	3.25	Average (53) — 111 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.25 over 55.33 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.
Robby Scott	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	0.00	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.
Carson Smith	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.67	0.00	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.
Junichi Tazawa	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.67	4.17	Average (50) — 236 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 49.67 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.
Koji Uehara	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.00	3.45	Average (52) — 149 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.45 over 47.00 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.
Steven Wright	Pitchers	35	both	4	0	0	.000	156.67	3.33	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 156.67 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.
Brad Ziegler	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	29.67	1.52	Average (55) — 51 of 462 pitchers in the available 2016 rosters An earned-run average of 1.52 over 29.67 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.
Ryan Hanigan	Catchers	10	batting	105	18	1	.171	—	—	Below average (42) — 477 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Bryan Holaday	Catchers	59	batting	33	7	0	.212	—	—	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.
Sandy León	Catchers	3	batting	252	78	7	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 252 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.
Blake Swihart	Catchers	23	batting	62	16	0	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Christian Vázquez	Catchers	7	batting	172	39	1	.227	—	—	Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting 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.
Xander Bogaerts	Infielders	2	batting	652	192	21	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 652 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.
Marco Hernández	Infielders	41	batting	51	15	1	.294	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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.
Aaron Hill	Infielders	18	batting	124	27	2	.218	—	—	Average (46) — 402 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Deven Marrero	Infielders	16	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Mike Miller	Infielders	40	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.
Yoan Moncada	Infielders	65	batting	19	4	0	.211	—	—	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.
David Ortiz	Infielders	34	batting	537	169	38	.315	—	—	Strong (66) — 4 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 at-bats and 38 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	batting	633	201	15	.318	—	—	Strong (62) — 15 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 633 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.
Hanley Ramírez	Infielders	13	batting	549	157	30	.286	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 30 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.
Josh Rutledge	Infielders	32	batting	49	13	0	.265	—	—	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.
Pablo Sandoval	Infielders	48	batting	6	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.
Travis Shaw	Infielders	47	batting	480	116	16	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 262 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 at-bats and 16 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.
Andrew Benintendi	Outfielders	40	batting	105	31	2	.295	—	—	Average (54) — 128 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Mookie Betts	Outfielders	50	batting	672	214	31	.318	—	—	Strong (65) — 8 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 672 at-bats and 31 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 Bradley Jr.	Outfielders	25	batting	558	149	26	.267	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 558 at-bats and 26 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.
Bryce Brentz	Outfielders	64	batting	61	17	1	.279	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 61 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.
Rusney Castillo	Outfielders	38	batting	8	2	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.
Brock Holt	Outfielders	12	batting	290	74	7	.255	—	—	Average (51) — 222 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 290 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.
Ryan LaMarre	Outfielders	65	both	5	0	0	.000	1.00	0.00	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.
Michael Martínez	Outfielders	40	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Chris Young	Outfielders	30	batting	203	56	9	.276	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 495 batters in the available 2016 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.

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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: 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2016 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:42:45.452376+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.