2018 Boston Red Sox
Franchise seasons · 2010s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
Compare historical seasons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Boston Red Sox | 24–36 | 20 | 30 |
| 2019 Boston Red Sox | 84–78 | 21 | 27 |
| 2018 Boston Red Sox · Current season | 108–54 | 28 | 23 |
| 2017 Boston Red Sox | 93–69 | 32 | 27 |
| 2016 Boston Red Sox | 93–69 | 32 | 25 |
Same era: other teams in 2018
- 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks · 82–80
- 2018 Atlanta Braves · 90–72
- 2018 Baltimore Orioles · 47–115
- 2018 Chicago Cubs · 95–68
- 2018 Chicago White Sox · 62–100
- 2018 Cincinnati Reds · 67–95
More teams from 2018
- 2018 Cleveland Indians · 91–71
- 2018 Colorado Rockies · 91–72
- 2018 Detroit Tigers · 64–98
- 2018 Houston Astros · 103–59
- 2018 Kansas City Royals · 58–104
- 2018 Los Angeles Angels · 80–82
- 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers · 92–71
- 2018 Miami Marlins · 63–98
- 2018 Milwaukee Brewers · 96–67
- 2018 Minnesota Twins · 78–84
- 2018 New York Mets · 77–85
- 2018 New York Yankees · 100–62
- 2018 Oakland Athletics · 97–65
- 2018 Philadelphia Phillies · 80–82
- 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates · 82–79
- 2018 San Diego Padres · 66–96
- 2018 San Francisco Giants · 73–89
- 2018 Seattle Mariners · 89–73
- 2018 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–74
- 2018 Tampa Bay Rays · 90–72
- 2018 Texas Rangers · 67–95
- 2018 Toronto Blue Jays · 73–89
- 2018 Washington Nationals · 82–80
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Barnes | Pitchers | 32 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 61.67 | 3.65 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.65 over 61.67 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. |
| Jalen Beeks | Pitchers | 68 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.33 | 12.79 | 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. |
| Ryan Brasier | Pitchers | 70 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 33.67 | 1.60 | Average (53) — 23 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 1.60 over 33.67 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. |
| William Cuevas | Pitchers | 67 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 17.00 | 7.41 | 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. |
| Nathan Eovaldi | Pitchers | 17 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 54.00 | 3.33 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.33 over 54.00 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. |
| Justin Haley | Pitchers | 65 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.67 | 4.70 | 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. |
| Heath Hembree | Pitchers | 37 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 60.00 | 4.20 | Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 60.00 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | 99.33 | 4.17 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.17 over 99.33 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. |
| Joe Kelly | Pitchers | 56 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 65.67 | 4.39 | Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 65.67 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. |
| Craig Kimbrel | Pitchers | 46 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 62.33 | 2.74 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.74 over 62.33 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. |
| Drew Pomeranz | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 74.00 | 6.20 | Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.20 over 74.00 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. |
| Rick Porcello | Pitchers | 22 | both | 7 | 3 | 0 | .429 | 191.33 | 4.28 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.28 over 191.33 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. |
| Bobby Poyner | Pitchers | 66 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 22.33 | 3.22 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.22 over 22.33 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 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 176.00 | 3.58 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.58 over 176.00 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 | 57 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 129.67 | 3.82 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.82 over 129.67 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. |
| Chris Sale | Pitchers | 41 | both | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 158.00 | 2.11 | Average (55) — 4 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.11 over 158.00 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. |
| Robby Scott | Pitchers | 63 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 6.67 | 8.10 | 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. |
| Carson Smith | Pitchers | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.33 | 3.77 | 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. |
| Tyler Thornburg | Pitchers | 47 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 24.00 | 5.63 | Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.63 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. |
| Héctor Velázquez | Pitchers | 76 | both | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 85.00 | 3.18 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.18 over 85.00 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. |
| Marcus Walden | Pitchers | 64 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 14.67 | 3.68 | 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. |
| Brandon Workman | Pitchers | 44 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 41.33 | 3.27 | Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.27 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. |
| Steven Wright | Pitchers | 35 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 53.67 | 2.68 | Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.68 over 53.67 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. |
| Dan Butler | Catchers | 68 | batting | 6 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | 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. |
| Sandy León | Catchers | 3 | batting | 265 | 47 | 5 | .177 | — | — | Below average (39) — 499 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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. |
| Blake Swihart | Catchers | 23 | batting | 192 | 44 | 3 | .229 | — | — | Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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. |
| Christian Vázquez | Catchers | 7 | batting | 251 | 52 | 3 | .207 | — | — | Below average (43) — 462 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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. |
| Xander Bogaerts | Infielders | 2 | batting | 513 | 148 | 23 | .288 | — | — | Strong (60) — 26 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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. |
| Rafael Devers | Infielders | 11 | batting | 450 | 108 | 21 | .240 | — | — | Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 450 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. |
| Brock Holt | Infielders | 12 | batting | 321 | 89 | 7 | .277 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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. |
| Ian Kinsler | Infielders | 5 | batting | 132 | 32 | 1 | .242 | — | — | Average (49) — 302 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 132 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. |
| Tzu-Wei Lin | Infielders | 5,30 | batting | 65 | 16 | 1 | .246 | — | — | Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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. |
| Mitch Moreland | Infielders | 18 | batting | 404 | 99 | 15 | .245 | — | — | Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 404 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. |
| Eduardo Núñez | Infielders | 36 | batting | 480 | 127 | 10 | .265 | — | — | Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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. |
| Steve Pearce | Infielders | 25 | batting | 136 | 38 | 7 | .279 | — | — | Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Brandon Phillips | Infielders | 0 | batting | 23 | 3 | 1 | .130 | — | — | 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. |
| Dustin Pedroia | Infielders | 15 | batting | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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 | 13 | batting | 177 | 45 | 6 | .254 | — | — | Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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. |
| Tony Renda | Infielders | 38 | batting | 0 | 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. |
| Sam Travis | Infielders | 59 | batting | 36 | 8 | 1 | .222 | — | — | 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. |
| Andrew Benintendi | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 579 | 168 | 16 | .290 | — | — | Average (58) — 46 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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. |
| Mookie Betts | Outfielders | 50 | batting | 520 | 180 | 32 | .346 | — | — | Strong (72) — 1 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 at-bats and 32 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 | 474 | 111 | 13 | .234 | — | — | Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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. |
| J. D. Martinez | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 569 | 188 | 43 | .330 | — | — | Strong (71) — 2 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 569 at-bats and 43 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: 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Boston Red Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:19:34.968007+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.