Boston Red Sox Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/5/1954
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Shawn Rankins
Record: 71 Wins, 83 Losses, .461 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 35 Wins, 42 Losses
Away Record: 36 Wins, 41 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 19 Wins, 31 Losses
X-Innings Record: 4 Wins, 10 Losses
Record vs LHP: 28 Wins, 27 Losses
Record vs RHP: 43 Wins, 56 Losses
Payroll: $69,386,000 (5th)
Fan Interest: 57/100 (8th)
Batting AVG: .272 (11th)
Homeruns: 123 (14th)
Walks: 468 (15th)
Stolen Bases: 25 (16th)
Runs Scored: 727 (15th)

Pitching ERA: 4.66 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .267 (5th)
HRs Allowed: 170 (9th)
Walks Allowed: 614 (9th)
Runs Allowed: 788 (7th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Hank Foiles13C 6/10/1929RightRight.23215730.698 
Wes Westrum88C 11/28/1922RightRight.2169360.807 
INFIELDER           
Pete Runnels942B1/28/1928LeftRight.3034291.793 
Sibby Sisti2SS7/26/1920RightRight.29110654.769 
Eddie Stanky962B9/3/1916RightRight.2181110.598 
Walt Dropo331B1/30/1923RightRight.23214770.645 
Rudy Regalado393B5/21/1930RightRight.2385470.571 
Marty Marion52SS12/1/1917RightRight.182041.459 
Jim Finigan543B8/19/1928RightRight.2744251.696 
OUTFIELDER           
Johnny Blatnik66LF3/10/1921RightRight.2211212.618 
Del Ennis10LF6/8/1925RightRight.382299971.049 
Mike Mccormick47CF5/6/1917RightRight.28610795.751 
Willard Marshall75RF2/8/1921LeftRight.31817902.853 
Dick Whitman16CF11/9/1920LeftRight.2411130.629 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Karl Spooner95SP6/23/1931RightLeft4.38111001.56 
Fred Hutchinson56SP8/12/1919LeftRight5.883801.42 
Ted Gray87SP12/31/1924BothLeft5.09101101.49 
Harry Dorish67SP7/13/1921RightRight3.653301.42 
Mel Parnell89SP6/13/1922LeftLeft4.64141601.46 
Howie Pollet85SP6/26/1921LeftLeft3.55171601.27 
RELIEVERS           
Warren Hacker10MR11/21/1924RightRight5.185231.52 
Bob Gillespie15CL10/8/1919RightRight4.000342.06 
Jim Hughes44MR3/21/1923RightRight4.151101.77 
Dave Ferriss68MR12/5/1921LeftRight5.111211.62 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R M. MccormickCF
2) R W. Dropo1B
3) R D. EnnisLF
4) L W. MarshallRF
5) L P. Runnels2B
6) R S. SistiSS
7) R H. FoilesC
8) R R. Regalado3B
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
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9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R S. SistiSS
2) R M. MccormickCF
3) R D. EnnisLF
4) R W. Dropo1B
5) L W. MarshallRF
6) L P. Runnels2B
7) R H. FoilesC
8) R R. Regalado3B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
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9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) L K. Spooner
2) L H. Pollet
3) L M. Parnell
4) R F. Hutchinson
5)
Mopup Reliever
1) R J. Hughes
2)

Middle Reliever
1) L T. Gray
2) R H. Dorish
3) R J. Hughes
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R W. Hacker
2) R D. Ferriss

Closer
1) R B. Gillespie
E-Mail Messages
Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The fans are not happy that you let Ralph Kiner go.
The overall fan interest decreases noticeably.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
Our fans aren't really happy about the loss of Johnny Pesky.
The overall fan interest decreases slightly.

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Fan Reaction
Hello Boss,
The reactions by the fans to the loss of Ted Williams are terrible!
The overall fan interest decreases a lot!

Sincerly,
Your PR Director



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Willard Marshall



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- St. Louis (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Pee wee Reese



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Sibby Sisti



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (A) has offered me a better contract!
They offer more years.

Regards,
Johnny Schmitz



Date: Friday, 2/3/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Sam Dente



Date: Saturday, 2/4/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Willard Marshall



Date: Tuesday, 2/7/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Pee wee Reese



Date: Wednesday, 2/8/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (A) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Johnny Schmitz



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Contract offer
You have to be kidding me with your offer.
Offer more money or I will not even think about it.

Regards,
Gene Hermanski



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- I still prefer the offer from St. Louis (N).
They offer more than you can even dream about!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Thursday, 2/9/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Cincinnati has offered me a better contract!
They offer a decent amount more money.

Regards,
Virgil Stallcup



Date: Saturday, 2/11/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Gene Hermanski



Date: Saturday, 2/11/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Sibby Sisti



Date: Sunday, 2/12/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Sam Dente



Date: Tuesday, 2/14/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Cincinnati has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Virgil Stallcup



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Dick Whitman



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Washington has offered me a better contract!
They offer considerable more money.

Regards,
Buddy Kerr



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- Chicago (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a decent amount more money.

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Johnny Blatnik



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Warren Hacker



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Billy Cox



Date: Wednesday, 2/15/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Kermit Wahl



Date: Thursday, 2/16/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Dick Whitman



Date: Thursday, 2/16/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Johnny Blatnik



Date: Friday, 2/17/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, St. Louis (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Joe Garagiola



Date: Saturday, 2/18/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, Washington has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Buddy Kerr



Date: Monday, 2/20/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Warren Hacker



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Mike Mccormick



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Eddie Stanky



Date: Tuesday, 2/21/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Wednesday, 2/22/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Thursday, 2/23/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Eddie Stanky



Date: Saturday, 2/25/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Mike Mccormick



Date: Monday, 2/27/1954
Subject: Your offer sounds good
I have to admit that I like your offer.
So far, it's the best one I've received.

Regards,
Johnny Pesky



Date: Monday, 2/27/1954
Subject: Contract offer
FYI- New York (N) has offered me a better contract!
They offer a better organization.

Regards,
Billy Cox



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Johnny Pesky



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: I'll sign elsewhere
Sorry, New York (N) has made the best overall offer.
I'll sign with them. Good luck this season!

Regards,
Billy Cox



Date: Saturday, 3/4/1954
Subject: Thank you, I'll sign!
Your contract offer is really what I'm looking for.
I'm looking forward to playing with Boston!

Regards,
Kermit Wahl



Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1954
Subject: I will retire
Hey Boss,
I will hang up the cleats after this season.
It was a great time, but my family needs me now.

Regards,
Marty Marion



Date: Wednesday, 4/12/1954
Subject: Mike Mccormick is sick...
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Monday, 5/1/1954
Subject: Status of Jim Pisoni
Dear Sir,
Jim Pisoni isn't hitting the ball at all at AA !
He has an AVG of .175, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/3/1954
Subject: My role in this team
Sir,
I believe that I am deserving more than being a reliver.
I want a spot in the rotation, I think
I would do an adequate job. Otherwise, I'd like to play
elsewhere!

Regards,
Fred Hutchinson



Date: Saturday, 5/6/1954
Subject: Jim Rivera healing process
Jim Rivera is not recovering as fast as I have
hoped! So expect his injury to last about 14 more days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Saturday, 5/6/1954
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Harry Dorish



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1954
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Dave Ferriss



Date: Tuesday, 5/23/1954
Subject: Contract
Dear Sir,
I would like to negotiate a contract extension!
Please let me know if you are interested!

Regards,
Johnny Blatnik



Date: Friday, 5/26/1954
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Dick Whitman



Date: Tuesday, 5/30/1954
Subject: Pete Runnels
Pete Runnels is ready to be activated from the DL!

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Thursday, 6/1/1954
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Walt Dropo



Date: Monday, 6/5/1954
Subject: Progress of Laurin Pepper
Dear Sir,
Laurin Pepper has an ERA of 2.92 at AA !
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 6/9/1954
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Monte Kennedy



Date: Thursday, 6/15/1954
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Joe Dobson



Date: Monday, 6/26/1954
Subject: Walt Dropo is sick...
Diagnosis: Sore Throat.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 7/9/1954
Subject: Carl Furillo learns new position
Carl Furillo has made noteable progress
learning his new position, First Base.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Sunday, 7/9/1954
Subject: Johnny Pesky learns new position
Johnny Pesky has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "1" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 7/24/1954
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
I think it is time to leave the show. It was a great time,
but I feel I have nothing left, so I'm retiring today!

Regards,
Joe Dobson



Date: Tuesday, 8/1/1954
Subject: Merl Combs learns new position
Merl Combs has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Rightfield.
I would rate his skills as "4" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Monday, 8/7/1954
Subject: Rudy Regalado is sick...
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.

Regards,
Team Doctor



Date: Sunday, 8/13/1954
Subject: I am a starter...
... so would you please put me in the rotation?
I want to go out there and start for my
team. Please come on, manager!

Regards,
Ted Gray




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