2009 Oakland Athletics

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2011 Oakland Athletics	74–88	22	26
2010 Oakland Athletics	81–81	26	23
2009 Oakland Athletics · Current season	75–87	25	26
2008 Oakland Athletics	75–86	32	24
2007 Oakland Athletics	76–86	30	24

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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.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Brett Anderson	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.33	4.06	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 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.
Andrew Bailey	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.33	4.06	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 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.
Jerry Blevins	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.33	4.84	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.84 over 22.33 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.
Dallas Braden	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	136.67	3.89	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.89 over 136.67 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.
Craig Breslow	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	55.33	2.60	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.60 over 55.33 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.
Trevor Cahill	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	178.67	4.63	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.63 over 178.67 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.
Kevin Cameron	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.33	3.44	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Santiago Casilla	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	48.33	5.96	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.96 over 48.33 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.
Dana Eveland	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	7.16	Average (47) — 366 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 7.16 over 44.00 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.
Sean Gallagher	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	8.16	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dan Giese	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	5.32	Average (50) — 220 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 22.00 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.
Édgar González	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	65.33	5.51	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 65.33 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.
Gio González	Pitchers	47	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jeff Gray	Pitchers	60	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brad Kilby	Pitchers	39,85	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	0.53	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jay Marshall	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.33	14.73	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Vin Mazzaro	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.33	5.32	Average (49) — 285 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 91.33 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.
Jonathan Meloan	Pitchers	65	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Clay Mortensen	Pitchers	62	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Josh Outman	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	67.33	3.48	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 67.33 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.
Chad Reineke	Pitchers	61	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	7.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Henry Rodríguez	Pitchers	63	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	2.25	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Russ Springer	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.10	Average (51) — 153 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 41.67 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.
Brett Tomko	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	2.95	Average (52) — 76 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 36.67 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.
Michael Wuertz	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	78.67	2.63	Average (54) — 11 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 2.63 over 78.67 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.
Brad Ziegler	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	73.33	3.07	Average (53) — 35 of 400 pitchers in the available 2009 rosters An earned-run average of 3.07 over 73.33 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.
Landon Powell	Catchers	35	batting	140	32	7	.229	—	—	Average (49) — 281 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 140 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.
Kurt Suzuki	Catchers	8	batting	570	156	15	.274	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 570 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.
Daric Barton	Infielders	10	batting	160	43	3	.269	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Orlando Cabrera	Infielders	18	batting	414	116	4	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 414 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.
Eric Chavez	Infielders	3	batting	30	3	0	.100	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bobby Crosby	Infielders	7	batting	238	53	6	.223	—	—	Average (46) — 379 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 238 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.
Mark Ellis	Infielders	14	batting	377	99	10	.263	—	—	Average (51) — 201 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting 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.
Tommy Everidge	Infielders	21	batting	85	19	2	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Nomar Garciaparra	Infielders	1,5	batting	160	45	3	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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.
Jason Giambi	Infielders	16	batting	269	52	11	.193	—	—	Below average (42) — 454 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 at-bats and 11 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 Hannahan	Infielders	22	batting	119	23	1	.193	—	—	Below average (43) — 443 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 119 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.
Adam Kennedy	Infielders	29	batting	529	153	11	.289	—	—	Average (56) — 79 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 at-bats and 11 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.
Cliff Pennington	Infielders	26	batting	208	58	4	.279	—	—	Average (53) — 149 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 208 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.
Gregorio Petit	Infielders	2	batting	31	7	0	.226	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Travis Buck	Outfielders	6	batting	105	23	3	.219	—	—	Average (47) — 347 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 105 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.
Matt Carson	Outfielders	25	batting	21	6	1	.286	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Aaron Cunningham	Outfielders	57	batting	53	8	1	.151	—	—	Below average (44) — 425 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Jack Cust	Outfielders	32	batting	513	123	25	.240	—	—	Average (50) — 242 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 25 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.
Rajai Davis	Outfielders	11	batting	390	119	3	.305	—	—	Average (57) — 60 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 390 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.
Chris Denorfia	Outfielders	19	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Scott Hairston	Outfielders	12,21	batting	233	55	7	.236	—	—	Average (48) — 319 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 233 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.
Matt Holliday	Outfielders	5	batting	346	99	11	.286	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 346 at-bats and 11 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 Patterson	Outfielders	4,5,1	batting	94	27	1	.287	—	—	Average (52) — 176 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Ryan Sweeney	Outfielders	15	batting	484	142	6	.293	—	—	Average (55) — 105 of 468 batters in the available 2009 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Eric Munson	Outfielders	28	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The 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, 2009 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T06:10:45.693011+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.