1938 Philadelphia Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1930s 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
Ralph Buxton	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.82	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.
George Caster	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	281.33	4.35	Average (51) — 58 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 4.35 over 281.33 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.
Chubby Dean	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	3.52	Average (52) — 50 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 3.52 over 23.00 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.
Randy Gumpert	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	12.33	10.95	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 Kelley	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	16.88	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.
Lynn Nelson	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.00	5.65	Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 5.65 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.
Nels Potter	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.47	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.
Jim Reninger	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.67	7.15	Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 7.15 over 22.67 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.
Buck Ross	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	184.33	5.32	Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 184.33 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.
Dave Smith	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.08	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 Smith	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.92	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.
Bud Thomas	Pitchers	21,20	pitching	—	—	—	—	212.33	4.92	Average (48) — 73 of 111 pitchers in the available 1938 rosters An earned-run average of 4.92 over 212.33 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 Williams	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.94	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.
Charlie Berry	Catchers	29	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.
Earle Brucker	Catchers	9	batting	171	64	3	.374	—	—	Strong (62) — 7 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Frankie Hayes	Catchers	8	batting	316	92	11	.291	—	—	Average (54) — 43 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 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.
Hal Wagner	Catchers	26	batting	88	20	0	.227	—	—	Average (45) — 152 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 88 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.
Wayne Ambler	Infielders	12	batting	393	92	0	.234	—	—	Below average (42) — 173 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 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.
Irv Bartling	Infielders	--	batting	46	8	0	.174	—	—	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.
Nick Etten	Infielders	--	batting	81	21	0	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 121 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting 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.
Lou Finney	Infielders	8	batting	454	125	10	.275	—	—	Average (51) — 76 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 454 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.
Gene Hasson	Infielders	5	batting	69	19	1	.275	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Dario Lodigiani	Infielders	7	batting	325	91	6	.280	—	—	Average (51) — 76 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Skeeter Newsome	Infielders	2	batting	48	13	0	.271	—	—	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.
Ace Parker	Infielders	25,30	batting	113	26	0	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 152 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Rusty Peters	Infielders	11	batting	7	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.
Dick Siebert	Infielders	10	batting	194	55	0	.284	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Stan Sperry	Infielders	7	batting	253	69	0	.273	—	—	Average (48) — 121 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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.
Billy Werber	Infielders	3	batting	499	129	11	.259	—	—	Average (48) — 121 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 499 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.
Babe Barna	Outfielders	14	batting	30	4	0	.133	—	—	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.
Sam Chapman	Outfielders	14	batting	406	105	17	.259	—	—	Average (50) — 87 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 17 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.
Paul Easterling	Outfielders	10	batting	7	2	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.
Mule Haas	Outfielders	30	batting	78	16	0	.205	—	—	Below average (44) — 162 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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.
Bob Johnson	Outfielders	4	batting	563	176	30	.313	—	—	Strong (61) — 9 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 563 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.
Wally Moses	Outfielders	1	batting	589	181	8	.307	—	—	Average (56) — 36 of 181 batters in the available 1938 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 589 at-bats and 8 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: 1938 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1938 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:44:48.108731+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.