2005 Boston Red Sox Roster
American League (AL)
Team Record: 95-67
Finished 2nd in the AL's East Division
Attendance: 2,847,798, Avg. 35,158
Ballpark: Fenway Park II
Wild Card Playoff Qualifier
American League Division Series - Lost to Chicago White Sox 3-0
Manager: Terry Francona (90-64)
Manager: Brad Mills (5-3)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
2005 Boston Red Sox StatisticsTeam Record: 95-67
Finished 2nd in the AL's East Division
Attendance: 2,847,798, Avg. 35,158
Ballpark: Fenway Park II
Wild Card Playoff Qualifier
American League Division Series - Lost to Chicago White Sox 3-0
Manager: Terry Francona (90-64)
Manager: Brad Mills (5-3)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
2005 Boston Red Sox Results
The Boston Red Sox of the American League ended the 2005 season with a record of 95 wins and 67 losses, finishing second in the AL's East Division.
The Red Sox led the league with 910 runs. Boston yielded 805 runs. David Ortiz walloped 47 home runs for the team, while Manny Ramirez and Jason Varitek added 20 or more, too. David Ortiz drove in 148 runs. Johnny Damon paced batters with significant playing time by hitting .316. Tim Wakefield topped the team with 16 wins, plus David Wells contributed 15 or more wins, too Tim Wakefield recorded a 4.15 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Terry Francona and Brad Mills coached the team. The 2005 Boston Red Sox qualified for the playoffs as a wild card.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Alvarez | P | L | L | October 17, 1982 | 6'2" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Bronson Arroyo | P | R | R | February 24, 1977 | 6'3" | 185 | Key West, FL USA |
| Mark Bellhorn | 2B | B | R | August 23, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | South Weymouth, MA USA |
| Chad Bradford | P | R | R | September 14, 1974 | 6'5" | 205 | Jackson, MS USA |
| Scott Cassidy | P | R | R | October 3, 1975 | 6'2" | 175 | Syracuse, NY USA |
| Matt Clement | P | R | R | August 12, 1974 | 6'3" | 190 | McCandless, PA USA |
| Alex Cora | 2B | L | R | October 18, 1975 | 6'0" | 200 | Caguas, P.R. |
| Jose Cruz | RF | B | R | April 19, 1974 | 6'0" | 190 | Arroyo, P.R. |
| Johnny Damon | CF | L | L | November 5, 1973 | 6'2" | 205 | Fort Riley, KS USA |
| Manny Delcarmen | P | R | R | February 16, 1982 | 6'2" | 225 | Boston, MA USA |
| Lenny DiNardo | P | L | L | September 19, 1979 | 6'2" | 220 | Miami, FL USA |
| Alan Embree | P | L | L | January 23, 1970 | 6'2" | 185 | The Dalles, OR USA |
| Keith Foulke | P | R | R | October 19, 1972 | 6'0" | 195 | Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD USA |
| Geremi Gonzalez | P | R | R | January 8, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela |
| Tony Graffanino | 2B | R | R | June 6, 1972 | 6'1" | 175 | Amityville, NY USA |
| John Halama | P | L | L | February 22, 1972 | 6'5" | 215 | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Craig Hansen | P | R | R | November 15, 1983 | 6'6" | 210 | Glen Cove, NY USA |
| Chad Harville | P | R | R | September 16, 1976 | 5'9" | 180 | Selmer, TN USA |
| Adam Hyzdu | OF | R | R | December 6, 1971 | 6'2" | 210 | San Jose, CA USA |
| Gabe Kapler | RF | R | R | July 31, 1975 | 6'2" | 190 | Hollywood, CA USA |
| Alejandro Machado | IF | B | R | April 26, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Caracas, Distrito Federal Venezuela |
| Matt Mantei | P | R | R | July 7, 1973 | 6'1" | 181 | Tampa, FL USA |
| Dave McCarty | 1B | R | L | November 23, 1969 | 6'5" | 210 | Houston, TX USA |
| Cla Meredith | P | R | R | June 4, 1983 | 6'0" | 180 | Richmond, VA USA |
| Kevin Millar | 1B | R | R | September 24, 1971 | 6'1" | 195 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Wade Miller | P | R | R | September 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 185 | Reading, PA USA |
| Doug Mirabelli | C | R | R | October 18, 1970 | 6'1" | 205 | Kingman, AZ USA |
| Bill Mueller | 3B | B | R | March 17, 1971 | 5'11" | 175 | Maryland Heights, MO USA |
| Mike Myers | P | L | L | June 26, 1969 | 6'3" | 197 | Arlington Heights, IL USA |
| Blaine Neal | P | L | R | April 6, 1978 | 6'5" | 205 | Marlton, NJ USA |
| Trot Nixon | RF | L | L | April 11, 1974 | 6'1" | 195 | Durham, NC USA |
| John Olerud | 1B | L | L | August 5, 1968 | 6'5" | 205 | Seattle, WA USA |
| David Ortiz | 1B | L | L | November 18, 1975 | 6'3" | 230 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Jonathan Papelbon | P | R | R | November 23, 1980 | 6'5" | 230 | Baton Rouge, LA USA |
| Jay Payton | RF | R | R | November 22, 1972 | 5'10" | 185 | Zanesville, OH USA |
| Matt Perisho | P | L | L | June 8, 1975 | 6'0" | 175 | Burlington, IA USA |
| Roberto Petagine | 1B | L | L | June 7, 1971 | 6'1" | 172 | Porlamar, Nueva Esparta Venezuela |
| Hanley Ramirez | SS | R | R | December 23, 1983 | 6'2" | 235 | Samana, Samana D.R. |
| Manny Ramirez | LF | R | R | May 30, 1972 | 6'0" | 225 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Mike Remlinger | P | L | L | March 23, 1966 | 6'0" | 195 | Middletown, NY USA |
| Edgar Renteria | SS | R | R | August 7, 1976 | 6'1" | 200 | Barranquilla, Atlantico Colombia |
| Curt Schilling | P | R | R | November 14, 1966 | 6'5" | 205 | Anchorage, AK USA |
| Kelly Shoppach | C | R | R | April 29, 1980 | 6'0" | 220 | Fort Worth, TX USA |
| Mike Stanton | P | L | L | June 2, 1967 | 6'1" | 190 | Houston, TX USA |
| Adam Stern | RF | L | R | February 12, 1980 | 5'11" | 190 | London, ON CAN |
| Mike Timlin | P | R | R | March 10, 1966 | 6'4" | 205 | Midland, TX USA |
| Jason Varitek | C | B | R | April 11, 1972 | 6'2" | 230 | Rochester, MI USA |
| Ramon Vazquez | SS | L | R | August 21, 1976 | 5'11" | 195 | Aibonito, P.R. |
| Tim Wakefield | P | R | R | August 2, 1966 | 6'2" | 210 | Melbourne, FL USA |
| David Wells | P | L | L | May 20, 1963 | 6'3" | 187 | Torrance, CA USA |
| Shawn Wooten | C | R | R | July 24, 1972 | 5'10" | 205 | Glendora, CA USA |
| Kevin Youkilis | 3B | R | R | March 15, 1979 | 6'1" | 220 | Cincinnati, OH USA |
