At a Glance
| Seasons | 125 |
| World Series Championships | 9 |
| League Pennants | 14 |
| Hall of Famers | 28 |
| Retired Numbers | 12 |
| Career WAR Leader | Ted Williams |
| Career Home Run Leader | Ted Williams |
| Career Strikeout Leader | Roger Clemens |
Introduction
The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic and accomplished franchises in Major League Baseball history. Founded in 1901 as one of the American League’s original eight clubs, the Red Sox quickly established themselves as a powerhouse behind legendary stars such as Cy Young, Tris Speaker, and Babe Ruth. After Ruth’s departure following the 1919 season, the franchise endured the famous “Curse of the Bambino,” an 86-year championship drought that became one of the defining stories in professional sports. Despite that stretch, Boston remained one of baseball’s flagship organizations, producing generations of Hall of Fame talent and countless unforgettable moments.
Since their founding, the Red Sox have competed exclusively in the American League, spending their entire history in the AL East since the division’s creation in 1969. The franchise has captured nine World Series championships, including championship teams that ended the curse in 2004 and added titles in 2007, 2013, and 2018. Boston’s history is filled with legendary players, including Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, David Ortiz, Pedro Martínez, Roger Clemens, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, and Carlton Fisk. This franchise hub brings together the greatest players, best seasons, career leaders, statistical records, and historical accomplishments that define one of baseball’s most celebrated organizations.
Franchise Stats
Single Season Pitching Leaders
Career Pitching Leaders
Best Players
20 Greatest Boston Red Sox of All-Time
Boston Red Sox Best Single Seasons
Top 5 Boston Red Sox First Basemen
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Second Basemen
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Third Basemen
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Shortstops
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Right Fielders
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Center Fielders
Top 5 Boston Red Sox Left Fielders
Players
Player Profiles
All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.