2017 Boston Red Sox

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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
2019 Boston Red Sox	84–78	21	27
2018 Boston Red Sox	108–54	28	23
2017 Boston Red Sox · Current season	93–69	32	27
2016 Boston Red Sox	93–69	32	25
2015 Boston Red Sox	78–84	33	26

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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	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	43.67	3.30	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.30 over 43.67 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.
Matt Barnes	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.67	3.88	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.88 over 69.67 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.
Blaine Boyer	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.33	4.35	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 41.33 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.
Roenis Elías	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	0.33	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.
Doug Fister	Pitchers	38	both	2	0	0	.000	90.33	4.88	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.88 over 90.33 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.
Heath Hembree	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.00	3.63	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.63 over 62.00 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.
Brian Johnson	Pitchers	61	both	2	0	0	.000	27.00	4.33	Average (50) — 238 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.33 over 27.00 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	—	—	—	—	58.00	2.79	Average (55) — 56 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.79 over 58.00 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.
Kyle Kendrick	Pitchers	25	both	1	0	0	.000	8.33	12.96	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.
Craig Kimbrel	Pitchers	46	pitching	—	—	—	—	69.00	1.43	Strong (60) — 4 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 1.43 over 69.00 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.
Austin Maddox	Pitchers	64,71	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	0.52	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.
Kyle Martin	Pitchers	72	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.33	3.86	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.
Drew Pomeranz	Pitchers	31	both	1	0	0	.000	173.67	3.32	Average (56) — 36 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.32 over 173.67 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	4	0	0	.000	203.33	4.65	Average (48) — 330 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.65 over 203.33 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 Price	Pitchers	24	both	1	1	0	1.000	74.67	3.38	Average (54) — 87 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 74.67 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.
Noé Ramirez	Pitchers	66	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Addison Reed	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.00	3.33	Average (52) — 151 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.33 over 27.00 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.
Eduardo Rodríguez	Pitchers	52	both	7	0	0	.000	137.33	4.19	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 4.19 over 137.33 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.
Robbie Ross Jr.	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Chris Sale	Pitchers	41	both	3	1	0	.333	214.33	2.90	Average (58) — 13 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.90 over 214.33 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	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.67	3.79	Average (51) — 191 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.79 over 35.67 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.
Carson Smith	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	1.35	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.
Ben Taylor	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	5.19	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.
Héctor Velázquez	Pitchers	76	both	1	0	0	.000	24.67	2.92	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 2.92 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.
Brandon Workman	Pitchers	67	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.67	3.18	Average (53) — 116 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 3.18 over 39.67 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.
Steven Wright	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	24.00	8.25	Below average (43) — 450 of 489 pitchers in the available 2017 rosters An earned-run average of 8.25 over 24.00 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.
Sandy León	Catchers	3	batting	271	61	7	.225	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 271 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	5	1	0	.200	—	—	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.
Christian Vázquez	Catchers	7	batting	324	94	5	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 106 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 324 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.
Xander Bogaerts	Infielders	2	batting	571	156	10	.273	—	—	Average (53) — 151 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Chase d'Arnaud	Infielders	11	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	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.
Rafael Devers	Infielders	11	batting	222	63	10	.284	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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.
Marco Hernández	Infielders	40	batting	58	16	0	.276	—	—	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Brock Holt	Infielders	12	batting	140	28	0	.200	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Tzu-Wei Lin	Infielders	73,5	batting	56	15	0	.268	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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.
Deven Marrero	Infielders	17	batting	171	36	4	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 410 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Mitch Moreland	Infielders	18	both	508	125	22	.246	1.00	0.00	Average (51) — 210 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Eduardo Núñez	Infielders	36	batting	165	53	8	.321	—	—	Strong (60) — 26 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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.
Dustin Pedroia	Infielders	15	batting	406	119	7	.293	—	—	Average (56) — 81 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 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.
Hanley Ramírez	Infielders	13	batting	496	120	23	.242	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 496 at-bats and 23 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	107	24	0	.224	—	—	Average (46) — 380 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 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.
Pablo Sandoval	Infielders	48	batting	99	21	4	.212	—	—	Average (47) — 346 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 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.
Sam Travis	Infielders	59	batting	76	20	0	.263	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 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.
Andrew Benintendi	Outfielders	16	batting	573	155	20	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 at-bats and 20 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	628	166	24	.264	—	—	Average (54) — 130 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 628 at-bats and 24 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	19	batting	482	118	17	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 246 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 at-bats and 17 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.
Rajai Davis	Outfielders	25	batting	36	9	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.
Steve Selsky	Outfielders	62	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	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	243	57	7	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 313 of 471 batters in the available 2017 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 243 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.

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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: 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2017 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:31:06.568570+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.