Red Sox Card of the Day
Categories
- Alex Cora
- Bartolo Colon
- Bobby Kielty
- Brendan Donnelly
- Bud Selig
- Clay Buchholz
- Coco Crisp
- Craig Hansen
- Curt Schilling
- David Ortiz
- Dice-K
- Doug Mientkiewicz
- Doug Mirabelli
- Dustin Pedroia
- Eric Gagne
- Eric Hinske
- George Mitchell
- Hideki Okajima
- Jacoby Ellsbury
- Jason Varitek
- Javier Lopez
- JD Drew
- Jerry Remy
- Jim Rice
- Johan Santana
- John Henry
- Jon Lester
- Jonathan Papelbon
- Josh Beckett
- Julian Tavarez
- Julio Lugo
- Keith Foulke
- Kevin Youkilis
- Kyle Snyder
- Manny Ramirez
- Mike Lowell
- Mike Timlin
- Roger Clemens
- Sean Casey
- Terry Francona
- Tim Wakefield
References
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oldest player to hit more than 35 home runs
In 1957, Ted Williams hit 38 home runs at the age of 38.
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.
Highest K/BB with over 200 innings pitched
In 2000, Pedro Martinez had a K/BB ratio of 8.88 over 217 innings.
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.
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.
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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