1946 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	—	—	—	—	—	2.77	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.
Herman Besse	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	20.67	5.23	Average (46) — 91 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 5.23 over 20.67 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.
Norm Brown	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.14	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.
Russ Christopher	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.33	4.30	Average (45) — 97 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 119.33 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.00	5.54	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 Cooper	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Everett Fagan	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.80	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.
Jesse Flores	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	155.00	2.32	Average (59) — 8 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 2.32 over 155.00 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.
Dick Fowler	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	205.67	3.28	Average (52) — 49 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 3.28 over 205.67 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.
Lee Griffeth	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.93	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.
Lum Harris	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.33	5.24	Below average (38) — 115 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 5.24 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.
Lou Knerr	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	148.33	5.40	Below average (37) — 116 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 5.40 over 148.33 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.
Jack Knott	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	5.68	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	—	—	—	—	226.67	3.49	Average (50) — 61 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 3.49 over 226.67 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.
Bill McCahan	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	18.00	1.00	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	—	—	—	—	58.67	3.38	Average (51) — 56 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 58.67 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.
Bob Savage	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	164.00	4.06	Average (46) — 91 of 118 pitchers in the available 1946 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 164.00 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.
Porter Vaughan	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	—	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 Armstrong	Catchers	33	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.
Joe Astroth	Catchers	--	batting	7	1	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.
Gene Desautels	Catchers	9	batting	130	28	0	.215	—	—	Average (45) — 177 of 210 batters in the available 1946 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.
Buddy Rosar	Catchers	8	batting	424	120	2	.283	—	—	Average (54) — 49 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 424 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.
Jake Caulfield	Infielders	14	batting	94	26	0	.277	—	—	Average (51) — 87 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 94 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.
Oscar Grimes	Infielders	22	batting	191	50	1	.262	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 191 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.
Irv Hall	Infielders	6	batting	185	46	0	.249	—	—	Average (48) — 138 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 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 Handley	Infielders	15	batting	251	63	0	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 120 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 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	87	26	0	.299	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 87 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.
Bruce Konopka	Infielders	36,37	batting	93	22	0	.237	—	—	Average (48) — 138 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 93 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.
Hank Majeski	Infielders	3	batting	264	66	1	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 120 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 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.
George McQuinn	Infielders	5	batting	484	109	3	.225	—	—	Average (45) — 177 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 484 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.
Don Richmond	Infielders	--	batting	62	18	1	.290	—	—	Average (53) — 62 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 62 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.
Pete Suder	Infielders	12	batting	455	128	2	.281	—	—	Average (54) — 49 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 455 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.
Jack Wallaesa	Infielders	10,11	batting	194	38	5	.196	—	—	Below average (44) — 193 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 194 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.
Vern Benson	Outfielders	38	batting	5	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.
Sam Chapman	Outfielders	4	batting	545	142	20	.261	—	—	Average (55) — 35 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 545 at-bats and 20 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.
Russ Derry	Outfielders	2	batting	184	38	0	.207	—	—	Below average (43) — 201 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Ford Garrison	Outfielders	1	batting	37	4	0	.108	—	—	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.
Barney McCosky	Outfielders	7	batting	308	109	1	.354	—	—	Strong (64) — 5 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 308 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.
Hal Peck	Outfielders	3	batting	150	37	2	.247	—	—	Average (49) — 120 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 150 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.
Tuck Stainback	Outfielders	1	batting	291	71	0	.244	—	—	Average (47) — 151 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 291 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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	21	batting	348	107	1	.307	—	—	Average (57) — 23 of 210 batters in the available 1946 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.

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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: 1946 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1946 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:22:48.134914+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.