1953 Philadelphia Athletics
Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons
Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.
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Oakland Athletics franchise archive · Available years: 1901–2024 · 124 seasons.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Kansas City Athletics | 63–91 | 26 | 27 |
| 1954 Philadelphia Athletics | 51–103 | 18 | 20 |
| 1953 Philadelphia Athletics · Current season | 59–95 | 20 | 16 |
| 1952 Philadelphia Athletics | 79–75 | 19 | 15 |
| 1951 Philadelphia Athletics | 70–84 | 21 | 13 |
Same era: other teams in 1953
- 1953 Boston Red Sox · 84–69
- 1953 Chicago Cubs · 65–89
- 1953 Chicago White Sox · —
- 1953 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1953 Detroit Tigers · 60–94
- 1953 Milwaukee Braves · 92–62
More teams from 1953
- 1953 New York Yankees · 99–52
- 1953 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1953 St. Louis Browns · 54–100
- 1953 St. Louis Cardinals · 83–71
- 1953 Washington Senators · 76–76
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 | — | — | — | — | 160.67 | 5.66 | Below average (40) — 102 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.66 over 160.67 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 | 39 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 236.67 | 5.51 | Below average (40) — 102 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.51 over 236.67 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. |
| Joe Coleman | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 90.00 | 4.00 | Average (51) — 50 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.00 over 90.00 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. |
| Frank Fanovich | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.55 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 211.00 | 3.88 | Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.88 over 211.00 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. |
| Bill Harrington | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 13.50 | 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 | — | — | — | — | 201.67 | 3.93 | Average (52) — 41 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.93 over 201.67 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. |
| Walt Kellner | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 6.00 | 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. |
| John Mackinson | Pitchers | 41 | 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. |
| Morrie Martin | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 156.33 | 4.43 | Average (48) — 66 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.43 over 156.33 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. |
| Rinty Monahan | Pitchers | 34 | 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. |
| Bobo Newsom | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.89 | 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. |
| Dick Rozek | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.06 | 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. |
| Carl Scheib | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 96.00 | 4.88 | Average (46) — 82 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.88 over 96.00 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 | — | — | — | — | 105.67 | 4.09 | Average (51) — 50 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.09 over 105.67 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. |
| Bob Trice | Pitchers | 23 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.00 | 5.48 | Average (47) — 77 of 108 pitchers in the available 1953 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.48 over 23.00 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 | 260 | 77 | 3 | .296 | — | — | Average (55) — 36 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 260 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. |
| Ray Murray | Catchers | 14 | batting | 268 | 76 | 6 | .284 | — | — | Average (54) — 45 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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. |
| Neal Watlington | Catchers | 45 | batting | 44 | 7 | 0 | .159 | — | — | 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. |
| Loren Babe | Infielders | 3 | batting | 343 | 77 | 0 | .224 | — | — | Below average (42) — 183 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 343 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 DeMaestri | Infielders | 2 | batting | 420 | 107 | 6 | .255 | — | — | Average (48) — 125 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 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. |
| Tommy Giordano | Infielders | 7,36 | batting | 40 | 7 | 2 | .175 | — | — | 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. |
| Tom Hamilton | Infielders | 4 | batting | 56 | 11 | 0 | .196 | — | — | Average (45) — 161 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 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 | 177 | 44 | 6 | .249 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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. |
| Don Kolloway | Infielders | 11 | 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. |
| Cass Michaels | Infielders | 5 | batting | 411 | 103 | 12 | .251 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 411 at-bats and 12 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 Robinson | Infielders | 8 | batting | 615 | 152 | 22 | .247 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 615 at-bats and 22 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 | 454 | 130 | 4 | .286 | — | — | Average (53) — 57 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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. |
| Spider Wilhelm | Infielders | 7 | batting | 7 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | 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. |
| Allie Clark | Outfielders | 7 | batting | 74 | 15 | 3 | .203 | — | — | Average (46) — 154 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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. |
| Carmen Mauro | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 165 | 44 | 0 | .267 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 165 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. |
| Ed McGhee | Outfielders | 16 | batting | 358 | 94 | 1 | .263 | — | — | Average (49) — 106 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 358 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. |
| Dave Philley | Outfielders | 17 | batting | 620 | 188 | 9 | .303 | — | — | Average (57) — 26 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 620 at-bats and 9 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 | 49 | 6 | 0 | .122 | — | — | 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. |
| Elmer Valo | Outfielders | 10 | batting | 85 | 19 | 0 | .224 | — | — | Average (46) — 154 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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. |
| Gus Zernial | Outfielders | 19 | batting | 556 | 158 | 42 | .284 | — | — | Strong (60) — 10 of 192 batters in the available 1953 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 at-bats and 42 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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1953 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1953 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:03:11.144069+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.