1945 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
Joe Berry	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.35	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.
Don Black	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.33	5.17	Below average (40) — 113 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.17 over 125.33 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.
Charlie Bowles	Pitchers	11	pitching	—	—	—	—	33.33	5.13	Average (45) — 99 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 5.13 over 33.33 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.
Russ Christopher	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	227.33	3.17	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.17 over 227.33 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 Connelly	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	4.50	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.
Woody Crowson	Pitchers	23	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.
Jesse Flores	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	191.33	3.43	Average (51) — 50 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 191.33 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.
Dick Fowler	Pitchers	--	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	4.82	Average (46) — 93 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 37.33 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.
Charlie Gassaway	Pitchers	3	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.00	3.74	Average (49) — 72 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 118.00 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.
Steve Gerkin	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	3.62	Average (50) — 59 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.62 over 102.00 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.
Lou Knerr	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.00	4.22	Average (46) — 93 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 4.22 over 130.00 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.
Phil Marchildon	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	4.00	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.
Bobo Newsom	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	257.33	3.29	Average (53) — 33 of 120 pitchers in the available 1945 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 257.33 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.
Carl Scheib	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.12	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.
Joe Astroth	Catchers	--	batting	17	1	0	.059	—	—	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.
Greek George	Catchers	8	batting	138	24	0	.174	—	—	Below average (40) — 195 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 138 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.
Frankie Hayes	Catchers	8	batting	110	25	3	.227	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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.
Jim Pruett	Catchers	9	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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 Rosar	Catchers	9	batting	300	63	1	.210	—	—	Below average (42) — 187 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 300 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.
Al Brancato	Infielders	--	batting	34	4	0	.118	—	—	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.
Ed Busch	Infielders	2	batting	416	104	0	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 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 Hall	Infielders	6	batting	616	161	0	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 616 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.
George Kell	Infielders	7	batting	567	154	4	.272	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 567 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	573	153	7	.267	—	—	Average (52) — 78 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 573 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.
Bobby Wilkins	Infielders	22	batting	154	40	0	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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 Burns	Outfielders	13	batting	90	23	0	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 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.
Sam Chapman	Outfielders	10	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.
Joe Cicero	Outfielders	25	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
Larry Drake	Outfielders	31	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.
Bobby Estalella	Outfielders	4	batting	451	135	8	.299	—	—	Average (59) — 12 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 451 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.
Ford Garrison	Outfielders	3	batting	23	7	1	.304	—	—	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.
Ernie Kish	Outfielders	12	batting	110	27	0	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 110 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 McGhee	Outfielders	14	batting	250	63	0	.252	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Charlie Metro	Outfielders	15	batting	200	42	3	.210	—	—	Below average (44) — 171 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Hal Peck	Outfielders	1,3	batting	449	124	5	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 52 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 449 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.
Larry Rosenthal	Outfielders	12,33	batting	75	15	0	.200	—	—	Average (45) — 163 of 197 batters in the available 1945 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.
Mayo Smith	Outfielders	10	batting	203	43	0	.212	—	—	Below average (43) — 179 of 197 batters in the available 1945 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.

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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: 1945 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1945 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:25:29.628611+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.