1952 Philadelphia Athletics
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Same team, nearby years
| Season | Record (W–L) | Batting rows | Pitching rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Philadelphia Athletics | 51–103 | 18 | 20 |
| 1953 Philadelphia Athletics | 59–95 | 20 | 16 |
| 1952 Philadelphia Athletics · Current season | 79–75 | 19 | 15 |
| 1951 Philadelphia Athletics | 70–84 | 21 | 13 |
| 1950 Philadelphia Athletics | 52–102 | 19 | 14 |
Same era: other teams in 1952
- 1952 Boston Red Sox · 76–78
- 1952 Chicago Cubs · 77–77
- 1952 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1952 Cincinnati Reds · —
- 1952 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1952 Detroit Tigers · 50–104
More teams from 1952
- 1952 New York Yankees · 95–59
- 1952 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1952 St. Louis Browns · 64–90
- 1952 St. Louis Cardinals · 88–66
- 1952 Washington Senators · 78–76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Bishop | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 30.67 | 6.46 | Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.46 over 30.67 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. |
| Harry Byrd | Pitchers | 38 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 228.33 | 3.31 | Average (54) — 31 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.31 over 228.33 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.44 | 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. |
| Marion Fricano | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 1.80 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 144.33 | 5.18 | Below average (42) — 103 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.18 over 144.33 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. |
| Tex Hoyle | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 27.00 | 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. |
| Alex Kellner | Pitchers | 22 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 231.33 | 4.36 | Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.36 over 231.33 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. |
| Walt Kellner | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 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. |
| Johnny Kucab | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.26 | 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 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 25.33 | 6.39 | Below average (44) — 98 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.39 over 25.33 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. |
| Len Matarazzo | Pitchers | 36 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | 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. |
| Bobo Newsom | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 47.67 | 3.59 | Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.59 over 47.67 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. |
| Carl Scheib | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 158.00 | 4.39 | Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.39 over 158.00 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 | — | — | — | — | 279.67 | 2.48 | Strong (61) — 3 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.48 over 279.67 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. |
| Ed Wright | Pitchers | 34 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.53 | 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 | No stat row | — | — | — | — | — | — | No ratingThe source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance. |
| Joe Astroth | Catchers | 9 | batting | 337 | 84 | 1 | .249 | — | — | Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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. |
| Ray Murray | Catchers | 14 | batting | 136 | 28 | 1 | .206 | — | — | Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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. |
| Joe Tipton | Catchers | 15 | batting | 68 | 13 | 3 | .191 | — | — | Average (47) — 165 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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. |
| Hal Bevan | Infielders | 3 | batting | 17 | 6 | 0 | .353 | — | — | 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 | 538 | 176 | 2 | .327 | — | — | Strong (62) — 5 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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. |
| Tom Hamilton | Infielders | 4 | batting | 10 | 2 | 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. |
| Billy Hitchcock | Infielders | 11 | batting | 407 | 100 | 1 | .246 | — | — | Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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 | 540 | 132 | 20 | .244 | — | — | Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 at-bats and 20 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. |
| Skeeter Kell | Infielders | 2 | batting | 213 | 47 | 0 | .221 | — | — | Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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. |
| Jack Littrell | Infielders | 16 | batting | 2 | 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. |
| Hank Majeski | Infielders | 5 | batting | 117 | 30 | 2 | .256 | — | — | Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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. |
| Cass Michaels | Infielders | 5 | batting | 200 | 50 | 1 | .250 | — | — | Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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. |
| Sherry Robertson | Infielders | 16 | batting | 60 | 12 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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. |
| Pete Suder | Infielders | 12 | batting | 228 | 55 | 1 | .241 | — | — | Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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. |
| Allie Clark | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 186 | 51 | 7 | .274 | — | — | Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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. |
| Dave Philley | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 586 | 154 | 7 | .263 | — | — | Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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. |
| Kite Thomas | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 116 | 29 | 6 | .250 | — | — | Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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. |
| Elmer Valo | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 388 | 109 | 5 | .281 | — | — | Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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. |
| Gus Zernial | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 549 | 144 | 29 | .262 | — | — | Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 29 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, 1952 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:06:02.586616+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.