Red Sox Stats of the Day

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Most runs allowed in a win

On 6/20/1961, Bill Monbouquette allowed 8 runs over 7 innings and still managed to pick up the win. His final line: 7 ER, 7 BB, 7 SO, 8 H, 3 HR. 

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Fewest hits with more than 300 at bats

In 1993, Tony Pena had only 55 hits in 304 at bats. His season average was .181.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Most consecutive relief appearances without an earned run

In 1992, Tony Fossas pitched 30 straight games in relief without giving up a run. His streak ran from 6/20-8/29/1992. 

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Most runs allowed in a complete game

Jerry Stephenson pitched a complete game on 6/21/1968—and the Red Sox lost by a score of 4-10. Seven of the ten runs were earned. Stephenson struck out seven, walked five, and gave up thirteen hits.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Oldest player to play second base for Red Sox

Tom Carey is the oldest player to ever play second base for the Red Sox. He was 39 when he played 3 games at the position in 1946. 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Most consecutive games with a strikeout while playing center field

Willy Mo Pena struck out in 21 consecutive games while playing center field. His streak ran from 5/19/2006 through 6/17/2007. In 74 at bats, he struck out an impressive 34 times.

Pena shattered the old record that was formerly held by Tony Armas and Billy Conigliaro. Their record was nine straight games.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Most relief appearances in a season

Mike Timlin owns the Red Sox record for the most relief appearances in a season. He made 81 relief appearances in 2005.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Most home runs in a season by a catcher

Carlton Fisk owns the Red Sox record for most home runs hit in a season by a catcher. He hit 26 home runs twice—in 1977 and 1973.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Most bases on balls in a season

David Ortiz had 119 bases on balls in 2006, good for the club record. In that same year, Manny had 100 bases on balls.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Oldest player to hit more than 35 home runs

In 1957, Ted Williams hit 38 home runs at the age of 38. 

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Most total bases in a game

On 6/18/1975 at Detroit, Fred Lynn had 16 total bases. He went 5 for 6 that night, with 3 homeruns, 4 runs scored, and 10 RBI. The Red Sox won the game by a score of 15-1.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Highest K/BB with over 200 innings pitched

In 2000, Pedro Martinez had a K/BB ratio of 8.88 over 217 innings. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Most extra base hits with less than 200 at bats

Cliff Floyd had 28 extra base hits in only 171 at bats in 2002, setting the Red Sox season record for extra base hits with less than 200 at bats.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Most strikeouts in a game (team)

The Red Sox struck out 20 times in a game on two occasions, the latest being 6/5/2001 vs. the Tigers.

The Red Sox won in the bottom of the 18th inning by a score of 4-3.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Most homeruns allowed in a game

Tim Wakefield allowed 6 homeruns on 8/8/2004 vs. the Tigers. He somehow earned the win, as the Red Sox won 11-9. 

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