Baseball Players who Played for Red Sox and Marlins
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 who have played for both the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Marlins.
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.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Red Sox and Marlins.
Popular Choices
The following players are likely top-of-mind for many fans because of some combination of how long they played for both teams, the impact they made while they were there and/or how recently they were there.
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.
Beckett has been the most popular pick for a previous grid (Grid 92) for the Red Sox / Marlins square.
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.
Rare Choices
The players in this tier are generally remembered by many fans in one team’s uniform but not necessarily the other.
Adam Duvall
Adam Duvall was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut with the Giants in 2014 but was later traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he became a regular starter.
Duvall’s 2016 season was a standout, as he hit 33 home runs and drove in 103 runs, earning his first All-Star selection. His power-hitting has continued to be a signature trait for Duvall, hitting 30 or more home runs in multiple seasons over his career.
After his time in Cincinnati, Duvall played for the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox.
Duvall Key Stats
- All-Star (Reds)
- Gold Glove (Marlins, Braves)
- 100+ RBI Season (Reds)
Cliff Floyd
Cliff Floyd, who played from 1993 to 2009, is best known for his time as an outfielder and first baseman with the Florida Marlins and New York Mets.
Floyd had a solid career, collecting over 1400 hits, 233 home runs, and a .278 career batting average. He was named an All-Star in 2001 (Marlins), and he was a key contributor to the Marlins’ World Series championship in 1997.
Floyd’s standout season might have been in 2001 with the Marlins when he posted a .317 batting average with 31 home runs and 103 RBIs.
