1948 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
Lou Brissie	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	194.00	4.13	Average (52) — 42 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.13 over 194.00 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	215.67	4.09	Average (52) — 42 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 215.67 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 Dietrich	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.33	5.87	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.
Dick Fowler	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	204.67	3.78	Average (55) — 23 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.78 over 204.67 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.
Bubba Harris	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.13	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.
Wally Holborow	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	17.33	5.71	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.
Alex Kellner	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.83	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	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.33	4.53	Average (49) — 63 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 4.53 over 226.33 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 McCahan	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	5.71	Below average (43) — 96 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 5.71 over 86.67 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.
Nels Potter	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Bob Savage	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.21	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 Scheib	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	198.67	3.94	Average (53) — 35 of 108 pitchers in the available 1948 rosters An earned-run average of 3.94 over 198.67 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.
Earle Brucker Jr.	Catchers	28	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.
Herman Franks	Catchers	14	batting	98	22	1	.224	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 98 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.
Mike Guerra	Catchers	9	batting	142	30	1	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 156 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Buddy Rosar	Catchers	8	batting	302	77	4	.255	—	—	Average (49) — 103 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 302 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.
Billy DeMars	Infielders	30	batting	29	5	0	.172	—	—	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.
Ferris Fain	Infielders	5	batting	520	146	7	.281	—	—	Average (53) — 55 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 520 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.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	41	batting	13	2	0	.154	—	—	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.
Eddie Joost	Infielders	1	batting	509	127	16	.250	—	—	Average (50) — 88 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 509 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.
Hank Majeski	Infielders	3	batting	590	183	12	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 at-bats and 12 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	519	125	7	.241	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 519 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.
Skeeter Webb	Infielders	2	batting	54	8	0	.148	—	—	Below average (43) — 176 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 54 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 Wellman	Infielders	56	batting	10	2	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.
Rudy York	Infielders	6	batting	51	8	0	.157	—	—	Below average (44) — 166 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 51 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 Binks	Outfielders	11	batting	41	4	0	.098	—	—	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	445	115	13	.258	—	—	Average (51) — 79 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 13 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 Coleman	Outfielders	11	batting	210	51	0	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 210 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.
Barney McCosky	Outfielders	7	batting	515	168	0	.326	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 515 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	10	batting	383	117	3	.305	—	—	Average (56) — 30 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 383 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 White	Outfielders	15	batting	253	62	1	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 134 of 187 batters in the available 1948 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 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: 1948 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1948 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:17:12.759010+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.