1955 Kansas City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Kansas City Athletics | 59–94 | 18 | 20 |
| 1956 Kansas City Athletics | 52–102 | 23 | 21 |
| 1955 Kansas City Athletics · Current season | 63–91 | 26 | 27 |
| 1954 Philadelphia Athletics | 51–103 | 18 | 20 |
| 1953 Philadelphia Athletics | 59–95 | 20 | 16 |
Same era: other teams in 1955
- 1955 Baltimore Orioles · 57–97
- 1955 Boston Red Sox · 84–70
- 1955 Chicago Cubs · 72–81
- 1955 Chicago White Sox · 91–63
- 1955 Cleveland Indians · —
- 1955 Detroit Tigers · 79–75
More teams from 1955
- 1955 Milwaukee Braves · 85–69
- 1955 New York Yankees · 96–58
- 1955 Philadelphia Phillies · —
- 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates · —
- 1955 St. Louis Cardinals · 68–86
- 1955 Washington Senators · 53–101
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 | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.40 | 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. |
| Ewell Blackwell | Pitchers | 36 | 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. |
| Cloyd Boyer | Pitchers | 18 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 98.33 | 6.22 | Below average (41) — 104 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.22 over 98.33 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. |
| Moe Burtschy | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 10.32 | 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. |
| Art Ceccarelli | Pitchers | 19 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 123.67 | 5.31 | Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.31 over 123.67 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. |
| Glenn Cox | Pitchers | 8 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 2.33 | 30.86 | 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. |
| Walt Craddock | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 15.00 | 7.80 | 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. |
| Art Ditmar | Pitchers | 28 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 175.33 | 5.03 | Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.03 over 175.33 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. |
| Sonny Dixon | Pitchers | 24 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 16.20 | 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 | 17,29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.15 | 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. |
| Tom Gorman | Pitchers | 37 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 3.55 | 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. |
| Johnny Gray | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 26.67 | 6.41 | Average (46) — 85 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.41 over 26.67 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 Harrington | Pitchers | 26 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 4.11 | 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. |
| Ray Herbert | Pitchers | 17 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 87.67 | 6.26 | Below average (41) — 104 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 87.67 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. |
| Alex Kellner | Pitchers | 20 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 162.67 | 4.20 | Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 162.67 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. |
| Gus Keriazakos | Pitchers | 27 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 11.67 | 12.34 | 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. |
| Mike Kume | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 23.67 | 7.99 | Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.99 over 23.67 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. |
| Arnie Portocarrero | Pitchers | 25 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 111.33 | 4.77 | Average (48) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.77 over 111.33 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. |
| Vic Raschi | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 101.33 | 5.42 | Below average (44) — 95 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 over 101.33 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. |
| Johnny Sain | Pitchers | 14 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 5.44 | 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. |
| Bobby Shantz | Pitchers | 21 | pitching | — | — | — | — | 125.00 | 4.54 | Average (49) — 71 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 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. |
| Lou Sleater | Pitchers | 31 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 7.71 | 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 Spicer | Pitchers | 29 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 33.75 | 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. |
| Bob Trice | Pitchers | 23 | 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. |
| Ozzie Van Brabant | Pitchers | 15 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 18.00 | 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. |
| Lee Wheat | Pitchers | 16 | pitching | — | — | — | — | — | 22.50 | 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. |
| Joe Astroth | Catchers | 11 | batting | 274 | 69 | 5 | .252 | — | — | Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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. |
| Eric Mackenzie | Catchers | 10 | 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. |
| Jim Robertson | Catchers | 33 | batting | 8 | 2 | 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. |
| Billy Shantz | Catchers | 22 | batting | 217 | 56 | 1 | .258 | — | — | Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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. |
| Hal Bevan | Infielders | 1 | 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. |
| Don Bollweg | Infielders | 3 | batting | 9 | 1 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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. |
| Clete Boyer | Infielders | 12 | batting | 79 | 19 | 0 | .241 | — | — | Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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 | 457 | 114 | 6 | .249 | — | — | Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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. |
| Jim Finigan | Infielders | 4 | batting | 549 | 135 | 9 | .255 | — | — | Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 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. |
| Alex George | Infielders | 46 | batting | 10 | 1 | 0 | .100 | — | — | 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. |
| Spook Jacobs | Infielders | 6 | batting | 23 | 6 | 0 | .261 | — | — | 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. |
| Dick Kryhoski | Infielders | 8 | batting | 47 | 10 | 0 | .213 | — | — | 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. |
| Jack Littrell | Infielders | 9 | batting | 70 | 14 | 0 | .200 | — | — | Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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. |
| Héctor López | Infielders | 1,10 | batting | 483 | 140 | 15 | .290 | — | — | Average (57) — 26 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 at-bats and 15 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. |
| Vic Power | Infielders | 7 | batting | 596 | 190 | 19 | .319 | — | — | Strong (63) — 6 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 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. |
| Jerry Schypinski | Infielders | 6 | batting | 69 | 15 | 0 | .217 | — | — | Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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 | 81 | 17 | 0 | .210 | — | — | Average (46) — 156 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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. |
| Don Plarski | Outfielders | 6 | batting | 11 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | 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. |
| Bill Renna | Outfielders | 34 | batting | 249 | 53 | 7 | .213 | — | — | Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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. |
| Tom Saffell | Outfielders | 3 | batting | 37 | 8 | 0 | .216 | — | — | 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. |
| Harry Simpson | Outfielders | 36,38 | batting | 396 | 119 | 5 | .301 | — | — | Average (57) — 26 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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. |
| Enos Slaughter | Outfielders | 33 | batting | 267 | 86 | 5 | .322 | — | — | Strong (60) — 14 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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. |
| Bill Stewart | Outfielders | 31 | batting | 18 | 2 | 0 | .111 | — | — | 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 | 35 | batting | 283 | 103 | 3 | .364 | — | — | Strong (65) — 3 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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. |
| Bill Wilson | Outfielders | 32 | both | 273 | 61 | 15 | .223 | — | 0.00 | Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 at-bats and 15 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 | 30 | batting | 413 | 105 | 30 | .254 | — | — | Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 at-bats and 30 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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.
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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:57:31.839467+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.