Hall-of-fame Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams retired from baseball in 1960 with a mind-boggling .344 career batting average. “The Splendid Splinter” leads the franchise’s all-time roster determined by Wins Above Replacement by a huge margin, despite missing three seasons during his prime to serve in the US Navy and Marine Corps during World War II.
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Williams leads the Red Sox all-time roster by WAR with a whopping career total of 123.1. The team’s other biggest contributions came from outfielder Carl Yastrzemski (96.1) and pitcher Roger Clemens (81.3). David Ortiz (51.6) is narrowly edged out at designated hitter by Tris Speaker (55.4) for inclusion on the team.
UPDATED May 22, 2018
CATCHER: CARLTON FISK
Wins Above Replacement: 39.5
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FIRST BASE: JIMMIE FOXX
Wins Above Replacement: 34.6
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SECOND BASE: BOBBY DOERR
Wins Above Replacement: 51.2
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THIRD BASE: WADE BOGGS
Wins Above Replacement: 71.6
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SHORTSTOP: NOMAR GARCIAPARRA
Wins Above Replacement: 41.1
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OUTFIELD: TED WILLIAMS
Wins Above Replacement: 123.1
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OUTFIELD: CARL YASTRZEMSKI
Wins Above Replacement: 96.1
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OUTFIELD: DWIGHT EVANS
Wins Above Replacement: 66.2
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DESIGNATED HITTER: TRIS SPEAKER
Wins Above Replacement: 55.4
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PITCHER: ROGER CLEMENS
Wins Above Replacement: 81.3
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PITCHER: CY YOUNG
Wins Above Replacement: 66.2
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PITCHER: PEDRO MARTINEZ
Wins Above Replacement: 53.8
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RELIEF PITCHER: BOB STANLEY
Wins Above Replacement: 23.8
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