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1997 Boston Red Sox 1997 Boston Red Sox
1996/1998
Record 78-84 .481
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Standings 4th in the AL East (20 games back)
Pythagorean 80-82, 80-82, 80-82
Runs (S/A) 851 / 857
BallparkFenway Park
Park FactorsBatting: 102 / Pitching: 102
Attendance2,226,136 (7th) (12th)
Fancost$129 (3rd) / $10,467
Payroll/Avg$40,611,351 / $1,399,491 (15th)
OpExp/$PV$84,000,000 / $1,076,923
Rev/OpInc$92,000,000 / $7,000,000
Valuation$230,000,000
Spring TrainingFort Myers, Florida (City of Palms Park)
ManagerJimy Williams
CoachesDave Jauss, Herm Starrette, Jim Rice, Joe Kerrigan, Grady Little, Wendell Kim
ExecutivesGeneral Partner: John L. Harrington, General Manager: Dan Duqette
Minor Leagues(AAA) Pawtucket Red Sox, (AA) Trenton Thunder, (A) Lowell Spinners, (A) Michigan Battle Cats, (A) Sarasota Red Sox
Radio (WEEI) Jerry Trupiano, Joe Castiglione
TV (WABU) Jerry Remy, Sean McDonough
Cable TV (NESN) Bob Kurtz, Jerry Remy
Spanish Radio (WROL) Bobby Serrano, Hector Martinez

The 1997 Boston Red Sox went 78-84 and finished 4th in the American League East. The Red Sox drew 2,226,136 to Fenway Park. Nomar Garciaparra made the All-Star team. Nomar Garciaparra won the American League Rookie of the Year award.

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