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Carlton Fisk had his #27 retired by the Red Sox, and his #72 retired by the White Sox. Greg Maddux's #31 was retired by the Cubs and Braves. Nolan Ryan had his #30 retired by the Angels, while his #34 is retired by the Astros and Rangers. Wade Boggs's #12 was retired by the then-Devil Rays, and his #26 is retired by the Red Sox.
The following is a list of players, past and present, who have appeared in at least one competitive game for the Boston Red Sox American League franchise (founded in 1908), known previously as the Boston Americans (1901–07). Players in bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Players in italics have had their numbers retired by ...
The name Red Sox, chosen by owner John I. Taylor after the 1907 season, refers to the red hose in the team uniform beginning in 1908. Sox had been previously adopted for the Chicago White Sox by newspapers needing a headline-friendly form of Stockings, as "Stockings Win!" in large type did not fit in a column.
He became a scout for the Red Sox from 1957 to 1966, also serving as a minor league hitting instructor for the team for the last six seasons of that span. He was hired as the first base coach for the Red Sox in 1967 under new manager Dick Williams. [28] The Red Sox won their first pennant in 20 years and played in the 1967 World Series.
Pedroia continued this excellence throughout his career. Playing 1,512 games for the Red Sox, Pedroia ranks 11th all-time in games-played through Boston’s storied 120-year existence.
For his entire career with the Red Sox, he wore uniform number 8. The Red Sox retired this number on August 6, 1989, after Yastrzemski was elected to the Hall of Fame. [39] In 1999, Yastrzemski ranked 72nd on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players. [40]
Player MLB Years Red Sox Years Wins Losses ERA K Year Inducted Ref. Lefty Grove: 1925–1941: 1934–1941 300: 141: 3.06: 2266 1947 (3rd ballot) [13]Pedro Martínez
He was on the air when the Red Sox ended an 86-year title drought by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004 and called three more championships in 2007, 2013 and 2018.