1952 Philadelphia Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1950s 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
Charlie Bishop	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	30.67	6.46	Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 6.46 over 30.67 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.
Harry Byrd	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	228.33	3.31	Average (54) — 31 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 228.33 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	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.44	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.
Marion Fricano	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.80	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.
Bob Hooper	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	144.33	5.18	Below average (42) — 103 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 5.18 over 144.33 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.
Tex Hoyle	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	27.00	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.
Alex Kellner	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.33	4.36	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.36 over 231.33 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.
Walt Kellner	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.75	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.
Johnny Kucab	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.26	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.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	6.39	Below average (44) — 98 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 6.39 over 25.33 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.
Len Matarazzo	Pitchers	36	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.
Bobo Newsom	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	47.67	3.59	Average (51) — 47 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 3.59 over 47.67 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.
Carl Scheib	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	158.00	4.39	Average (47) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 4.39 over 158.00 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.
Bobby Shantz	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	279.67	2.48	Strong (61) — 3 of 111 pitchers in the available 1952 rosters An earned-run average of 2.48 over 279.67 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.
Ed Wright	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.53	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.
Sam Zoldak	Pitchers	21	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Astroth	Catchers	9	batting	337	84	1	.249	—	—	Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 337 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.
Ray Murray	Catchers	14	batting	136	28	1	.206	—	—	Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Joe Tipton	Catchers	15	batting	68	13	3	.191	—	—	Average (47) — 165 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 68 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 Bevan	Infielders	3	batting	17	6	0	.353	—	—	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	8	batting	538	176	2	.327	—	—	Strong (62) — 5 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 538 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.
Tom Hamilton	Infielders	4	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.
Billy Hitchcock	Infielders	11	batting	407	100	1	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Eddie Joost	Infielders	1	batting	540	132	20	.244	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 540 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.
Skeeter Kell	Infielders	2	batting	213	47	0	.221	—	—	Average (45) — 188 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 213 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.
Jack Littrell	Infielders	16	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.
Hank Majeski	Infielders	5	batting	117	30	2	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 100 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 117 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.
Cass Michaels	Infielders	5	batting	200	50	1	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 125 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 200 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.
Sherry Robertson	Infielders	16	batting	60	12	0	.200	—	—	Average (46) — 175 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 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.
Pete Suder	Infielders	12	batting	228	55	1	.241	—	—	Average (48) — 149 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 228 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.
Allie Clark	Outfielders	7	batting	186	51	7	.274	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	17	batting	586	154	7	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 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.
Kite Thomas	Outfielders	6	batting	116	29	6	.250	—	—	Average (52) — 82 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 116 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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	10	batting	388	109	5	.281	—	—	Average (55) — 42 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 388 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.
Gus Zernial	Outfielders	19	batting	549	144	29	.262	—	—	Average (56) — 33 of 218 batters in the available 1952 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 29 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: 1952 Boston Red Sox. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1952 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:06:02.586616+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.