There has been a litany of all-time great players who have been members of the Boston Red Sox across the franchise’s 119 seasons. From Cy Young to Mookie Betts, the list of current and future Hall of Famers is exhaustive. The collection of contributors isn’t all grouped in a handful of eras either. At just about every point in the franchise’s history, there have been at least a few legendary players running around, if not more.
However, even an organization like the Red Sox has some benefited from the occasional flash in the pan.