1955 Kansas City 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Charlie BishopPitchers26pitching—————5.40
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ewell BlackwellPitchers36pitching—————6.75
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cloyd BoyerPitchers18pitching————98.336.22
Below average (41) — 104 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.22 over 98.33 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.
Moe BurtschyPitchers27pitching—————10.32
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Art CeccarelliPitchers19pitching————123.675.31
Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.31 over 123.67 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.
Glenn CoxPitchers8pitching————2.3330.86
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Walt CraddockPitchers15pitching————15.007.80
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Art DitmarPitchers28pitching————175.335.03
Average (45) — 90 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.03 over 175.33 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 DixonPitchers24pitching—————16.20
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Marion FricanoPitchers17,29pitching—————3.15
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom GormanPitchers37pitching—————3.55
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Johnny GrayPitchers14pitching————26.676.41
Average (46) — 85 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.41 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.
Bill HarringtonPitchers26pitching—————4.11
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ray HerbertPitchers17pitching————87.676.26
Below average (41) — 104 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.26 over 87.67 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.
Alex KellnerPitchers20pitching————162.674.20
Average (51) — 54 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.20 over 162.67 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.
Gus KeriazakosPitchers27pitching————11.6712.34
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike KumePitchers29pitching————23.677.99
Below average (43) — 100 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 7.99 over 23.67 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.
Arnie PortocarreroPitchers25pitching————111.334.77
Average (48) — 79 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.77 over 111.33 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.
Vic RaschiPitchers16pitching————101.335.42
Below average (44) — 95 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.42 over 101.33 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.
Johnny SainPitchers14pitching—————5.44
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bobby ShantzPitchers21pitching————125.004.54
Average (49) — 71 of 111 pitchers in the available 1955 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.54 over 125.00 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 SleaterPitchers31pitching—————7.71
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob SpicerPitchers29pitching—————33.75
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob TricePitchers23pitching—————9.00
Not enough dataThe 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 BrabantPitchers15pitching—————18.00
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lee WheatPitchers16pitching—————22.50
Not enough dataThe available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe AstrothCatchers11batting274695.252——
Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Eric MackenzieCatchers10batting100.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim RobertsonCatchers33batting820.250——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy ShantzCatchers22batting217561.258——
Average (49) — 113 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 217 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 BevanInfielders1batting300.000——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Don BollwegInfielders3batting910.111——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Clete BoyerInfielders12batting79190.241——
Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 79 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 DeMaestriInfielders2batting4571146.249——
Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 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.
Jim FiniganInfielders4batting5491359.255——
Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 549 at-bats and 9 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.
Alex GeorgeInfielders46batting1010.100——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Spook JacobsInfielders6batting2360.261——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick KryhoskiInfielders8batting47100.213——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jack LittrellInfielders9batting70140.200——
Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 70 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.
Héctor LópezInfielders1,10batting48314015.290——
Average (57) — 26 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 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.
Vic PowerInfielders7batting59619019.319——
Strong (63) — 6 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 596 at-bats and 19 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.
Jerry SchypinskiInfielders6batting69150.217——
Average (47) — 142 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 69 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 SuderInfielders12batting81170.210——
Average (46) — 156 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
Don PlarskiOutfielders6batting1110.091——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bill RennaOutfielders34batting249537.213——
Average (45) — 170 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 249 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.
Tom SaffellOutfielders3batting3780.216——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Harry SimpsonOutfielders36,38batting3961195.301——
Average (57) — 26 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 396 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.
Enos SlaughterOutfielders33batting267865.322——
Strong (60) — 14 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 267 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.
Bill StewartOutfielders31batting1820.111——
Not enough dataThe available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Elmer ValoOutfielders35batting2831033.364——
Strong (65) — 3 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 283 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.
Bill WilsonOutfielders32both2736115.223—0.00
Average (48) — 127 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 273 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 ZernialOutfielders30batting41310530.254——
Average (54) — 54 of 203 batters in the available 1955 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 413 at-bats and 30 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: 1955 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1955 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:57:31.839467+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.