Here are my top 5 Boston Red Sox relief pitchers of all-time. To be eligible a player had to pitch at least 150 innings with the franchise. Also, pitchers are only eligible as a starter or reliever so if they for both they will be listed at the position I feel they had the most success. If you think I missed someone or have them in the wrong order, comment below.

1. Ellis Kinder



• Age: 33 – 40
• Years: 1948 – 1955

Ellis Kinder

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	SHO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
27.2	74	365	89	86	52	3.28	1142.1	45	8	91	466	416	403	557	11.5%	1.30

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2. Dick Radatz



• Age: 25 – 29
• Years: 1962 – 1966

Dick Radatz

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	SHO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
18.3	69	286	0	49	34	2.65	557.1	0	0	104	174	164	213	627	27.3%	1.14

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3. Bob Stanley



• Age: 22 – 34
• Years: 1977 – 1989

Bob Stanley

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	SHO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
23.8	85	637	85	115	97	3.64	1707	21	7	132	797	690	471	693	9.6%	1.36

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4. Jonathan Papelbon



• Age: 24 – 30
• Years: 2005 – 2011

Jonathan Papelbon

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	SHO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
16.2	52	396	3	23	19	2.33	429.1	0	0	219	126	111	115	509	29.4%	1.02

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5. Derek Lowe



• Age: 24 – 31
• Years: 1997 – 2004

Derek Lowe

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	SHO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
18.3	79	384	111	70	55	3.72	1037	2	1	85	488	429	312	673	15.3%	1.29

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