1947 Philadelphia Athletics
Franchise seasons · 1940s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.
Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Philadelphia Athletics | 81–73 | 17 | 11 |
| 1948 Philadelphia Athletics | 84–70 | 19 | 12 |
| 1947 Philadelphia Athletics · Current season | 78–76 | 21 | 10 |
| 1946 Philadelphia Athletics | 49–105 | 23 | 18 |
| 1945 Philadelphia Athletics | 52–98 | 23 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1947
- 1947 Boston Red Sox · 83–71
- 1947 Chicago Cubs · 69–85
- 1947 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1947 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1947 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1947 Detroit Tigers · 85–69
More teams from 1947
- 1947 New York Yankees · 97–57
- 1947 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1947 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1947 St. Louis Browns · 59–95
- 1947 St. Louis Cardinals · 89–65
- 1947 Washington Senators · 64–90
Roster and season statistics
Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.
| Player | Position group | No. | Stat rows | AB | H | HR | AVG | IP | ERA | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Brissie | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 7.00 | 6.43 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Russ Christopher | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 2.90 | Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Joe Coleman | Pitchers | 10,20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 160.33 | 4.32 | Average (48) — 70 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.32 over 160.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Bill Dietrich | Pitchers | 16,18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 60.67 | 3.12 | Average (54) — 31 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.12 over 60.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Jesse Flores | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 151.33 | 3.39 | Average (54) — 31 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.39 over 151.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Dick Fowler | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 227.33 | 2.81 | Average (59) — 5 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.81 over 227.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Phil Marchildon | Pitchers | 21,23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 276.67 | 3.88 | Average (51) — 55 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.88 over 276.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Bill McCahan | Pitchers | 23,36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 165.33 | 3.32 | Average (55) — 22 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.32 over 165.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Bob Savage | Pitchers | 16,37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 146.00 | 3.76 | Average (52) — 45 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.76 over 146.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Carl Scheib | Pitchers | 11,24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 116.00 | 5.04 | Average (45) — 91 of 108 pitchers in the available 1947 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.04 over 116.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Herman Franks | Catchers | 14 | batting | 15 | 3 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mike Guerra | Catchers | 9 | batting | 209 | 45 | 0 | .215 | — | — | Below average (44) — 171 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Buddy Rosar | Catchers | 8 | batting | 359 | 93 | 1 | .259 | — | — | Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 359 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Dick Adams | Infielders | 6,41 | batting | 89 | 18 | 2 | .202 | — | — | Average (46) — 151 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 89 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Pat Cooper | Infielders | 15 | batting | 16 | 4 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ferris Fain | Infielders | 5 | batting | 461 | 134 | 7 | .291 | — | — | Average (56) — 29 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Nellie Fox | Infielders | 28 | batting | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Gene Handley | Infielders | 2,15 | batting | 90 | 23 | 0 | .256 | — | — | Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Eddie Joost | Infielders | 1 | batting | 540 | 111 | 13 | .206 | — | — | Below average (42) — 182 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Hank Majeski | Infielders | 3 | batting | 479 | 134 | 8 | .280 | — | — | Average (54) — 48 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Don Richmond | Infielders | 6,14 | batting | 21 | 4 | 0 | .190 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Mickey Rutner | Infielders | 31 | batting | 48 | 12 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Pete Suder | Infielders | 12 | batting | 528 | 127 | 5 | .241 | — | — | Average (47) — 142 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 528 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| George Binks | Outfielders | 11,47 | batting | 333 | 86 | 2 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 109 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Sam Chapman | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 551 | 139 | 14 | .252 | — | — | Average (51) — 83 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 551 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Austin Knickerbocker | Outfielders | 15,30,39 | batting | 48 | 12 | 0 | .250 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Chet Laabs | Outfielders | 28 | batting | 32 | 7 | 1 | .219 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Barney McCosky | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 546 | 179 | 1 | .328 | — | — | Strong (61) — 8 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 546 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Elmer Valo | Outfielders | 10,21 | batting | 370 | 111 | 5 | .300 | — | — | Average (57) — 22 of 191 batters in the available 1947 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 370 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league. |
| Tom Kirk | Outfielders | 20,30 | batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Ray Poole | Outfielders | 31,45 | batting | 13 | 3 | 0 | .231 | — | — | Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1947 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1947 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:20:00.320535+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.