1954 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	—	—	—	—	96.00	4.41	Average (48) — 64 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 96.00 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.
Moe Burtschy	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.80	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.
Art Ditmar	Pitchers	20,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.33	6.41	Below average (42) — 88 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 6.41 over 39.33 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.
Sonny Dixon	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.86	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	—	—	—	—	151.67	5.16	Below average (42) — 88 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.16 over 151.67 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.
Johnny Gray	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	105.00	6.51	Below average (36) — 98 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 6.51 over 105.00 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.
Alex Kellner	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	173.67	5.39	Below average (40) — 94 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.39 over 173.67 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.
Morrie Martin	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	52.67	5.47	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.47 over 52.67 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 Oster	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	15.67	6.32	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.
Arnie Portocarrero	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	248.00	4.06	Average (50) — 55 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 4.06 over 248.00 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.
Hal Raether	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	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.
Dutch Romberger	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	11.49	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 Rozek	Pitchers	49	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.
Carl Scheib	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	2.00	22.50	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.
Bobby Shantz	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	7.88	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.
Al Sima	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	79.33	5.22	Below average (44) — 80 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.22 over 79.33 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.
Bob Trice	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	119.00	5.60	Below average (40) — 94 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.60 over 119.00 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.
Bill Upton	Pitchers	17	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.
Ozzie Van Brabant	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.67	7.09	Below average (42) — 88 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 7.09 over 26.67 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 Wheat	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.33	5.72	Average (46) — 74 of 99 pitchers in the available 1954 rosters An earned-run average of 5.72 over 28.33 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 Astroth	Catchers	9	batting	226	50	1	.221	—	—	Below average (44) — 176 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Jim Robertson	Catchers	18	batting	147	27	0	.184	—	—	Below average (41) — 190 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 147 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.
Billy Shantz	Catchers	11	batting	164	42	1	.256	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 164 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.
Don Bollweg	Infielders	4	batting	268	60	5	.224	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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.
Joe DeMaestri	Infielders	2	batting	539	124	8	.230	—	—	Average (45) — 166 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 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.
Jim Finigan	Infielders	15	batting	487	147	7	.302	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 487 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.
Spook Jacobs	Infielders	6	batting	508	131	0	.258	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 508 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.
Eddie Joost	Infielders	1	batting	47	17	1	.362	—	—	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.
Lou Limmer	Infielders	14,48	batting	316	73	14	.231	—	—	Average (49) — 114 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 316 at-bats and 14 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	3	batting	30	9	1	.300	—	—	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.
Pete Suder	Infielders	12	batting	205	41	0	.200	—	—	Below average (41) — 190 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 205 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.
Ed McGhee	Outfielders	16	batting	53	11	2	.208	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 53 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.
Vic Power	Outfielders	5	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill Renna	Outfielders	8	batting	422	98	13	.232	—	—	Average (47) — 150 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 422 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.
Joe Taylor	Outfielders	20	batting	58	13	1	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	10	batting	224	48	1	.214	—	—	Below average (43) — 178 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 224 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.
Bill Wilson	Outfielders	40	batting	323	77	15	.238	—	—	Average (50) — 99 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 323 at-bats and 15 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	336	84	14	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 90 of 196 batters in the available 1954 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 336 at-bats and 14 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: 1954 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1954 Philadelphia Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T13:00:20.869459+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.