1917 Philadelphia Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1910s 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
Walter Anderson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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 Bacon	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.
Bullet Joe Bush	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	233.33	2.47	Average (53) — 38 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.47 over 233.33 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.
Cy Falkenberg	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	80.67	3.35	Average (46) — 84 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 80.67 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.
Cliff Hill	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Ellis Johnson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	7.24	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.
Jing Johnson	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.00	2.78	Average (50) — 56 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.78 over 191.00 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.
Dave Keefe	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Elmer Myers	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	201.67	4.42	Below average (34) — 106 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 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.
Jack Nabors	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.00	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.
Rollie Naylor	Pitchers	—	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.
Win Noyes	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.00	2.95	Average (49) — 62 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 2.95 over 171.00 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 Parnham	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.00	4.09	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.
Rube Schauer	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.00	3.14	Average (46) — 84 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.14 over 215.00 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.
Socks Seibold	Pitchers	—	pitching	—	—	—	—	160.00	3.94	Below average (39) — 103 of 107 pitchers in the available 1917 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 160.00 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.
Raymond Haley	Catchers	—	batting	98	27	0	.276	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Wickey McAvoy	Catchers	—	batting	24	6	1	.250	—	—	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.
Billy Meyer	Catchers	—	batting	162	38	0	.235	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Cy Perkins	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.
Val Picinich	Catchers	—	batting	6	2	0	.333	—	—	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.
Wally Schang	Catchers	—	batting	316	90	3	.285	—	—	Average (58) — 26 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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 Bates	Infielders	—	batting	485	115	2	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Dallas Bradshaw	Infielders	—	batting	4	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.
Joe Dugan	Infielders	—	batting	134	26	0	.194	—	—	Below average (44) — 177 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 134 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.
Pug Griffin	Infielders	—	batting	25	5	1	.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.
Roy Grover	Infielders	—	batting	482	108	0	.224	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 482 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.
Otis Lawry	Infielders	—	batting	55	9	0	.164	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Stuffy McInnis	Infielders	—	batting	567	172	0	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 19 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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 Palmer	Infielders	—	batting	52	11	0	.212	—	—	Average (48) — 123 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 52 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.
Red Shannon	Infielders	—	batting	35	10	0	.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.
Whitey Witt	Infielders	—	batting	452	114	0	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 98 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 452 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.
Gene Bailey	Outfielders	—	batting	12	1	0	.083	—	—	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.
Ping Bodie	Outfielders	—	batting	557	162	7	.291	—	—	Strong (61) — 12 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 557 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.
Pat French	Outfielders	—	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.
Lee Gooch	Outfielders	—	batting	59	17	1	.288	—	—	Average (54) — 47 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Charlie Jamieson	Outfielders	—	batting	345	92	0	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 74 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
Bill Johnson	Outfielders	—	batting	109	19	1	.174	—	—	Below average (44) — 177 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 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.
Ralph Sharman	Outfielders	—	batting	37	11	0	.297	—	—	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	540	152	1	.281	—	—	Average (56) — 37 of 207 batters in the available 1917 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Buck Thrasher	Outfielders	—	batting	77	18	0	.234	—	—	Average (49) — 110 of 207 batters in the available 1917 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.
Harry Davis	Outfielders	—	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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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1917 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1917 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T16:30:00.285495+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.