10 Baseball Players who Played for Red Sox and Dodgers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
Here are 10 players who played for both the Red Sox and the Dodgers. Some are popular all-star players and others are more obscure (most likely ’90s) players if you also like to play for a low rarity score.
Nomar Garciaparra
Nomar Garciaparra is best known for his time with the Boston Red Sox, where he was a key figure in the team’s success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Garciaparra had an immediate impact in the league, winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1997. Known for his unique batting stance and exceptional hitting abilities, he won two consecutive batting titles in 1999 and 2000, hitting .357 and .372 respectively.
He was a six-time All-Star and a consistent offensive force, achieving a .313 career batting average with 229 home runs. In addition to the Red Sox, he also played for the Cubs, Dodgers, and Athletics.
Garciaparra Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Red Sox)
- All-Star (Red Sox, Dodgers)
- Silver Slugger (Red Sox)
- .300+ Career Average (Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, Athletics)
- 200+ Hits Season (Red Sox)
- 100+ RBI Season (Red Sox)
- .300 Batting Average Season (Red Sox, Dodgers)
Hideo Nomo
Hideo Nomo was a trailblazing pitcher who played from 1995 to 2008. Best known for his time with the Dodgers, he also played for one year each with the Royals, Rays, Mets, Red Sox, Tigers and Brewers.
Nomo was the first Japanese player in the MLB in the modern era and he immediately made a splash, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 1995.
Known for his distinctive “tornado” delivery, Nomo racked up over 120 wins and more than 1,900 strikeouts during his career including a National League leading 236 in his rookie season.
He also threw two no-hitters, one of them in the notoriously hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Hanley Ramirez
Hanley Ramirez, who played from 2005 to 2019, is best known for his time as a shortstop and left fielder with the Marlins and Red Sox. He also had stops with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians.
Ramirez was a dynamic player, known for his blend of speed and power. He compiled over 1,800 hits, 271 home runs, and 281 stolen bases.
He was the 2006 NL Rookie of the Year (Marlins), a three-time All-Star (Marlins), and won two Silver Slugger Awards (Marlins). Ramirez had over 200 hits in 2007 with the Marlins and won the NL Batting Title with a .342 average in 2009.
Josh Beckett
Josh Beckett, who pitched from 2001 to 2014, is best known for his time with the Florida Marlins and Boston Red Sox although he finished his career with the Dodgers.
Beckett was a dominant force on the mound, racking up over 130 wins and nearly 2,000 strikeouts in his career. He was a three-time All-Star (all with Red Sox) and won the World Series MVP in 2003 after leading the Marlins to a championship victory.
Beckett’s best season arguably came in 2007, when he led the American League with 20 wins, helping the Red Sox win their second World Series title in four years.
Known for his powerful fastball and his ability to perform under pressure, Beckett’s clutch performances in the postseason have secured his legacy in Major League Baseball.
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez, who played from 2004 to 2018, made his mark as a first baseman primarily with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he also suited up for the Rangers, Red Sox and Mets in his 15 year career.
Gonzalez was a formidable player, notching over 2,000 hits, 317 home runs, and maintaining a .287 career batting average. He was a five-time All-Star (Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers) and won four Gold Glove Awards (Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers), solidifying his reputation as both a powerful hitter and excellent fielder.
Even though he’s probably best known as a Padre or Dodger, his best season arguably came in 2011 with the Red Sox when he hit .338 (led the majors with 213 hits) with 27 home runs and 117 RBIs.
Carl Crawford
Carl Crawford, who played from 2002 to 2016, is best known for his time as an outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays, but he also played with the Dodgers and Red Sox.
Crawford was a dynamic player, accumulating over 1,900 hits, 123 triples, and 480 stolen bases. His best season arguably came in 2010 (Rays) when he hit .307 with 19 homers, 90 RBIs, and 47 stolen bases, which earned him a Silver Slugger Award.
A four-time All-Star and a Gold Glove winner (all with Rays), he also led the American League in stolen bases and triples four times each, showcasing his exceptional speed.
Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson was one of my favorite baseball players growing up. In fact, somewhere in a closet, I have a baseball card binder with over 150 Rickey Henderson baseball cards.
Most of us probably remember Henderson as an Oakland A, back in the late 80s playing on the same A’s teams as the Bash Brothers.
But, he played for an incredible 25 years in the majors and played on 9 different teams during that span.
Rickey played 14 years with the A’s, but he also played for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
So, not only is he an acceptable answer for a player who played for both the Red Sox and the Dodgers, but Rickey Henderson is a very versatile Immaculate Grid answer that you can use quite often.
In fact, he also had over 1400 career stolen bases, over 2200 runs and over 3000 hits (all of which could appear as possible categories).
Manny Ramirez
Manny Ramirez was a 12-time All-Star, playing mostly as a left fielder and designated hitter, from ’93 till 2011.
He played for several teams (Cleveland, Boston, LA Dodgers, Tampa Bay, Chicago White Sox) but really shined with the Red Sox, even helped them win the World Series in ’04 and ’07.
Manny hit 555 home runs (one of 28 players with over 500 career home runs), with a career batting average of .312.
David Wells
David Wells, nicknamed “Boomer”, was a major force on the baseball mound from 1987 to 2007, spending time with the Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, and several other teams including Tigers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, Orioles and White Sox.
A key player in the Yankees’ ’98 World Series win, Wells also pitched a rare perfect game that same year.
His career stats are impressive, with a total of 239 wins and over 2,200 strikeouts over the course of 21 seasons.
Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon, affectionately known as “Big Sexy”, was a fixture on the mound in baseball from 1997 until 2018. He played for a whole bunch of teams (11), which makes him an extremely versatile player for the Immaculate Grid.
Colon’s career stops included the Indians (now Guardians), Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Twins, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Montreal Expos and Yankees.
Colon was a 4-time All-Star and even bagged a Cy Young Award in 2005. He had over 240 wins and more than 2,500 strikeouts.
