1908 Philadelphia Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1900s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. 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
Chief Bender	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	138.67	1.75	Average (56) — 16 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 1.75 over 138.67 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.
Nick Carter	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.67	2.97	Average (46) — 79 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.97 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.
Jimmy Dygert	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	238.67	2.87	Average (45) — 83 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.87 over 238.67 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.
Eddie Files	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.00	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.
Jack Flater	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	2.06	Average (52) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 39.33 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.
Al Kellogg	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.00	5.82	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.
Harry Krause	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.00	2.57	Average (50) — 61 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.57 over 21.00 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.
Doc Martin	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	13.50	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.
Bert Maxwell	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.08	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.
Eddie Plank	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	244.67	2.17	Average (53) — 38 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.17 over 244.67 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 Salve	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	4.11	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.
Biff Schlitzer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	131.00	3.16	Below average (43) — 95 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 3.16 over 131.00 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.
Rube Vickers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	317.00	2.21	Average (53) — 38 of 110 pitchers in the available 1908 rosters An earned-run average of 2.21 over 317.00 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.
Bert Blue	Catchers	—	batting	18	3	0	.167	—	—	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.
Ben Egan	Catchers	—	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	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.
Jack Lapp	Catchers	—	batting	35	5	0	.143	—	—	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.
Doc Powers	Catchers	—	batting	172	31	0	.180	—	—	Below average (42) — 183 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Ossee Schreckengost	Catchers	—	batting	207	46	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 131 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 207 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.
Syd Smith	Catchers	—	batting	128	26	1	.203	—	—	Average (48) — 118 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 128 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.
Frank Baker	Infielders	—	batting	31	9	0	.290	—	—	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.
Scotty Barr	Infielders	—	batting	56	8	0	.143	—	—	Below average (44) — 170 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting 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.
Jack Barry	Infielders	—	batting	135	30	0	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 131 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 135 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 Collins	Infielders	—	batting	330	90	1	.273	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 330 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.
Jimmy Collins	Infielders	—	batting	433	94	0	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 155 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 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.
Harry Davis	Infielders	—	batting	513	127	5	.248	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Frank Manush	Infielders	—	batting	77	12	0	.156	—	—	Below average (43) — 180 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Simon Nicholls	Infielders	—	batting	550	119	4	.216	—	—	Average (49) — 105 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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.
Jack Coombs	Outfielders	—	both	220	56	1	.255	153.00	2.00	Average (53) — 58 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 220 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 Fox	Outfielders	—	batting	30	6	0	.200	—	—	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.
Topsy Hartsel	Outfielders	—	batting	460	112	4	.243	—	—	Average (54) — 48 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 460 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.
Joe Jackson	Outfielders	—	batting	23	3	0	.130	—	—	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.
Herbie Moran	Outfielders	—	batting	59	9	0	.153	—	—	Below average (44) — 170 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Danny Murphy	Outfielders	—	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rube Oldring	Outfielders	—	batting	434	96	1	.221	—	—	Average (47) — 131 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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.
Socks Seybold	Outfielders	—	batting	130	28	0	.215	—	—	Average (47) — 131 of 193 batters in the available 1908 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 130 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.
Shag Shaughnessy	Outfielders	—	batting	29	9	0	.310	—	—	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.
Amos Strunk	Outfielders	—	batting	34	8	0	.235	—	—	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1908 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1908 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:54:43.680666+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.