What is red sox roster 2005?

The 2005 Boston Red Sox roster was led by manager Terry Francona and featured an impressive group of talent, including some now iconic players. The team finished with a 95-67 record and earned a Wild Card spot in the playoffs.

Here are some key players from the 2005 Boston Red Sox roster:

  • David Ortiz: The beloved designated hitter batted .300/.397/.604 with 47 home runs and 148 RBI, winning the Silver Slugger award and finishing second in MVP voting.
  • Manny Ramirez: The other half of the "Manny and Papi" duo, Ramirez hit .292/.388/.594 with 45 home runs and 144 RBI, also winning a Silver Slugger award.
  • Johnny Damon: The speedy center fielder hit .316/.366/.439 and stole 18 bases, earning a spot on the All-Star team.
  • Curt Schilling: The veteran right-hander went 8-8 with a 5.69 ERA, but he also pitched through an ankle injury in the postseason that has become legendary in Red Sox lore.
  • Tim Wakefield: The knuckleballer won 16 games and posted a 4.15 ERA, earning a spot on the All-Star team as well.

Other notable players from the 2005 Boston Red Sox roster include Jason Varitek, Kevin Millar, Bill Mueller, Bronson Arroyo, Mike Timlin, and Keith Foulke, who recorded the final out of the World Series that year.