The 50 Greatest Red Sox Players Of All Time

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Jul 4, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) reacts after the final out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

37. Frank Malzone

Frank Malzone spent 11 years with Boston. Occupying the third base slot, Malzone went to 5 All Star games. He hit .276 and was a consistent 15 home run, 80 RBI performer. Malzone also earned three Gold Gloves for the Red Sox in 1957, 1958, and 1959. He was a career .955 fielder.

36. Vern Stephens

Shortstop Vern Stephens spent just five seasons as a member of the Boston Red Sox. He hit .283 with 122 homers and 562 RBI. Stephens’ lowest fielding percentage in his five Boston seasons was .957.

35. Jonathan Papelbon

Pap! Jonathan Papelbon was an absolute fan favorite while in a Red Sox uniform. From 2005 to 2011 Pap was a stud. He became the Red Sox closer in 2006, and in six seasons he recorded 219 saves. He pitched with a 2.33 ERA over seven years for the Sox. Papelbon allowed just 322 hits in 429.1 innings pitched. When “Shipping Up to Boston” rang out from Fenway Park, anyone walking down Yawkey Way would surely know that Papelbon and the Red Sox had closed out a win.

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