1951 Philadelphia Athletics
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Philadelphia Athletics | 59–95 | 20 | 16 |
| 1952 Philadelphia Athletics | 79–75 | 19 | 15 |
| 1951 Philadelphia Athletics · Current season | 70–84 | 21 | 13 |
| 1950 Philadelphia Athletics | 52–102 | 19 | 14 |
| 1949 Philadelphia Athletics | 81–73 | 17 | 11 |
Same era: other teams in 1951
- 1951 Boston Red Sox · 87–67
- 1951 Chicago Cubs · 62–92
- 1951 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1951 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1951 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1951 Detroit Tigers · 73–81
More teams from 1951
- 1951 New York Yankees · 98–56
- 1951 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1951 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1951 St. Louis Browns · 52–102
- 1951 St. Louis Cardinals · 81–73
- 1951 Washington Senators · 62–92
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 | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 13.33 | 6.75 | 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. |
| Moe Burtschy | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.29 | 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 | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 96.33 | 5.98 | Below average (41) — 109 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.98 over 96.33 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 | — | — | — | — | 125.00 | 5.62 | Below average (42) — 107 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.62 over 125.00 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. |
| Bubba Harris | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 9.00 | 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. |
| Bob Hooper | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 189.00 | 4.38 | Average (50) — 61 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.38 over 189.00 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. |
| Alex Kellner | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 209.67 | 4.46 | Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.46 over 209.67 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. |
| Johnny Kucab | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.22 | 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. |
| Morrie Martin | Pitchers | 26,42 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 138.00 | 3.78 | Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.78 over 138.00 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 | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 143.00 | 4.47 | Average (49) — 68 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.47 over 143.00 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. |
| Bobby Shantz | Pitchers | 30 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 205.33 | 3.94 | Average (53) — 36 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.94 over 205.33 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. |
| Hank Wyse | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.98 | 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. |
| Sam Zoldak | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 128.00 | 3.16 | Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1951 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.16 over 128.00 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. |
| Joe Astroth | Catchers | 9 | batting | 187 | 46 | 2 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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. |
| Ray Murray | Catchers | 14 | batting | 122 | 26 | 0 | .213 | — | — | Below average (44) — 184 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 122 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. |
| Joe Tipton | Catchers | 15 | batting | 213 | 51 | 3 | .239 | — | — | Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 at-bats and 3 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. |
| Tod Davis | Infielders | 16 | batting | 15 | 1 | 0 | .067 | — | — | 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 | 8 | batting | 425 | 146 | 6 | .344 | — | — | Strong (65) — 5 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 425 at-bats and 6 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. |
| Billy Hitchcock | Infielders | 11 | batting | 222 | 68 | 1 | .306 | — | — | Average (56) — 40 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 222 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. |
| Eddie Joost | Infielders | 1 | batting | 553 | 160 | 19 | .289 | — | — | Average (58) — 21 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 553 at-bats and 19 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. |
| Lou Klein | Infielders | 6 | batting | 144 | 33 | 5 | .229 | — | — | Average (48) — 133 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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. |
| Lou Limmer | Infielders | 3 | batting | 213 | 34 | 5 | .159 | — | — | Below average (37) — 210 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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. |
| Hank Majeski | Infielders | 5 | batting | 323 | 92 | 5 | .285 | — | — | Average (55) — 53 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 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. |
| Ed Samcoff | Infielders | 6 | batting | 11 | 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. |
| Pete Suder | Infielders | 12 | batting | 440 | 108 | 1 | .245 | — | — | Average (47) — 152 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 440 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. |
| Kermit Wahl | Infielders | 18 | batting | 59 | 11 | 0 | .186 | — | — | Average (45) — 181 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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. |
| Sam Chapman | Outfielders | 4 | batting | 65 | 11 | 0 | .169 | — | — | Below average (43) — 185 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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. |
| Allie Clark | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 161 | 40 | 4 | .248 | — | — | Average (50) — 106 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 161 at-bats and 4 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. |
| Paul Lehner | Outfielders | 5 | batting | 28 | 4 | 0 | .143 | — | — | 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 | 27 | 8 | 1 | .296 | — | — | 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. |
| Wally Moses | Outfielders | 2 | batting | 136 | 26 | 0 | .191 | — | — | Below average (42) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Dave Philley | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 468 | 123 | 7 | .263 | — | — | Average (51) — 91 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 468 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. |
| Elmer Valo | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 444 | 134 | 7 | .302 | — | — | Average (58) — 21 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 444 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. |
| Gus Zernial | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 552 | 151 | 33 | .274 | — | — | Average (58) — 21 of 210 batters in the available 1951 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 33 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. |
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1951 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:08:48.417222+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.