1940 Philadelphia Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1940s 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
Johnny Babich	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	229.33	3.73	Average (55) — 32 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 3.73 over 229.33 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.
Bill Beckmann	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.33	4.17	Average (51) — 50 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 127.33 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.
Herman Besse	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	8.83	Below average (34) — 110 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 8.83 over 53.00 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.
George Caster	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	178.33	6.56	Below average (36) — 108 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 6.56 over 178.33 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	—	—	—	—	159.33	6.61	Below average (36) — 108 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 6.61 over 159.33 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.
Ed Heusser	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.99	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.
Phil Marchildon	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	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.
Les McCrabb	Pitchers	31	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.
Pat McLaughlin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	16.20	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.
Carl Miles	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Nels Potter	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	200.67	4.44	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 200.67 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	—	—	—	—	156.33	4.38	Average (50) — 56 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 4.38 over 156.33 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.
Porter Vaughan	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	99.33	5.35	Average (45) — 89 of 110 pitchers in the available 1940 rosters An earned-run average of 5.35 over 99.33 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.
Earle Brucker	Catchers	9	batting	46	9	0	.196	—	—	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.
Buddy Hancken	Catchers	22,39	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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.
Frankie Hayes	Catchers	8	batting	465	143	16	.308	—	—	Average (58) — 16 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 465 at-bats and 16 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	75	19	0	.253	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 75 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.
Al Brancato	Infielders	18	batting	298	57	1	.191	—	—	Below average (39) — 171 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 298 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.
Fred Chapman	Infielders	25	batting	69	11	0	.159	—	—	Below average (43) — 161 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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.
Crash Davis	Infielders	7	batting	67	18	0	.269	—	—	Average (49) — 102 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Joe Gantenbein	Infielders	12	batting	197	47	4	.239	—	—	Average (47) — 126 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 197 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.
Bill Lillard	Infielders	3	batting	206	49	1	.238	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 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.
Benny McCoy	Infielders	2	batting	490	126	7	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 114 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Al Rubeling	Infielders	34	batting	376	92	4	.245	—	—	Average (46) — 133 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Dick Siebert	Infielders	5	batting	595	170	5	.286	—	—	Average (52) — 72 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 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.
Jack Wallaesa	Infielders	41	batting	20	3	0	.150	—	—	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	10	batting	508	140	23	.276	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 at-bats and 23 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	512	137	31	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 39 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 512 at-bats and 31 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.
Dee Miles	Outfielders	11	batting	236	71	1	.301	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 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.
Wally Moses	Outfielders	1	batting	537	166	9	.309	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 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.
Al Simmons	Outfielders	6	batting	81	25	1	.309	—	—	Average (53) — 56 of 174 batters in the available 1940 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Eric Tipton	Outfielders	40	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	38	batting	23	8	0	.348	—	—	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.
Dario Lodigiani	Outfielders	37	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: 1940 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1940 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:39:14.831954+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.