2005 Oakland Athletics

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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

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
SeasonRecord (W–L)Batting rowsPitching rows
2007 Oakland Athletics76–863024
2006 Oakland Athletics93–691921
2005 Oakland Athletics · Current season88–742120
2004 Oakland Athletics91–711917
2003 Oakland Athletics96–662318

Same era: other teams in 2005

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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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Joe BlantonPitchers55pitching————201.333.53
Average (54) — 34 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.53 over 201.33 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.
Kiko CaleroPitchers50pitching—————3.23
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.
Santiago CasillaPitchers46pitching—————3.00
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.
Juan CruzPitchers51pitching—————7.44
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.
Octavio DotelPitchers29pitching—————3.52
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.
Justin DuchschererPitchers58pitching—————2.21
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.
Seth EthertonPitchers30pitching————17.676.62
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.
Ron FloresPitchers40pitching—————1.04
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.
Ryan GlynnPitchers56pitching————17.006.88
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.
Rich HardenPitchers40pitching————128.002.53
Average (57) — 5 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 2.53 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.
Dan HarenPitchers24pitching————217.003.73
Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.73 over 217.00 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.
Tim HarikkalaPitchers49pitching—————6.39
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 KennedyPitchers37pitching————60.674.45
Average (50) — 155 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.45 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.
Britt ReamesPitchers57pitching—————9.53
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.
Ricardo RincónPitchers73pitching—————4.34
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.
Kirk SaarloosPitchers31pitching————159.674.17
Average (52) — 92 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.17 over 159.67 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.
Huston StreetPitchers20pitching—————1.72
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.
Jay WitasickPitchers45pitching—————3.25
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.
Keiichi YabuPitchers13pitching—————4.50
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.
Barry ZitoPitchers75pitching————228.333.86
Average (53) — 63 of 280 pitchers in the available 2005 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.86 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.
Alberto CastilloCatchers22batting100.000——
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.
Jason KendallCatchers18batting6011630.271——
Average (50) — 255 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 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.
Adam MelhuseCatchers17batting97242.247——
Average (49) — 285 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Freddie BynumInfielders49batting720.286——
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.
Eric ChavezInfielders3batting62516827.269——
Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 625 at-bats and 27 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.
Jermaine ClarkInfielders4batting000———
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.
Bobby CrosbyInfielders7batting333929.276——
Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 333 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.
Erubiel DurazoInfielders44batting152364.237——
Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 152 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.
Mark EllisInfielders14batting43413713.316——
Strong (61) — 19 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Keith GinterInfielders6batting137223.161——
Below average (38) — 471 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 137 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.
Scott HattebergInfielders10batting4641197.256——
Average (48) — 312 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 464 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.
Dan JohnsonInfielders11batting37510315.275——
Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 375 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.
Marco ScutaroInfielders19batting381949.247——
Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 381 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.
Hiram BocachicaOutfielders29batting1920.105——
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.
Eric ByrnesOutfielders22batting192517.266——
Average (52) — 176 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 192 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.
Bobby KieltyOutfielders23batting3779910.263——
Average (51) — 210 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 377 at-bats and 10 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.
Mark KotsayOutfielders21batting58216315.280——
Average (54) — 128 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 582 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.
Jay PaytonOutfielders16batting2757413.269——
Average (53) — 152 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 275 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.
Nick SwisherOutfielders33batting46210921.236——
Average (47) — 344 of 473 batters in the available 2005 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 462 at-bats and 21 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.
Charles ThomasOutfielders26batting4650.109——
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.
Matt WatsonOutfielders12batting4890.188——
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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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2005 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:55:27.359860+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.