1956 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.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Bill Bradford	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
George Brunet	Pitchers	9,53	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.00	7.00	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.
Wally Burnette	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	121.33	2.89	Average (57) — 12 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 2.89 over 121.33 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 Burtschy	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.95	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 Ceccarelli	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	10.00	7.20	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.
Glenn Cox	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.33	4.24	Average (50) — 63 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.24 over 23.33 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 Craddock	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	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.
Jack Crimian	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.51	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	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	254.33	4.42	Average (48) — 76 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.42 over 254.33 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.
Carl Duser	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	9.00	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.
Tom Gorman	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	171.33	3.83	Average (52) — 45 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 171.33 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 Harrington	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.45	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.
Troy Herriage	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.00	6.64	Below average (37) — 111 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.64 over 103.00 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	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	91.67	4.32	Average (49) — 71 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.32 over 91.67 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.
Lou Kretlow	Pitchers	18,23	pitching	—	—	—	—	118.67	5.31	Below average (44) — 96 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 5.31 over 118.67 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.
Tommy Lasorda	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.33	6.15	Below average (44) — 96 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 6.15 over 45.33 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 McMahan	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	61.67	4.82	Average (47) — 84 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 4.82 over 61.67 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 Portocarrero	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.00	10.13	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.
José Santiago	Pitchers	26,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	8.31	Below average (42) — 101 of 112 pitchers in the available 1956 rosters An earned-run average of 8.31 over 21.67 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.
Bobby Shantz	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.35	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 Spicer	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	19.29	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.
Joe Astroth	Catchers	11	batting	13	1	0	.077	—	—	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 Ginsberg	Catchers	9	batting	195	48	1	.246	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 195 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 Smith	Catchers	32	batting	142	39	2	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 142 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.
Tim Thompson	Catchers	22	batting	268	73	1	.272	—	—	Average (51) — 83 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 268 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 Baxes	Infielders	1	batting	106	24	1	.226	—	—	Average (47) — 144 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 106 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.
Clete Boyer	Infielders	12	batting	129	28	1	.217	—	—	Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 129 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 DeMaestri	Infielders	2	batting	434	101	6	.233	—	—	Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 434 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 Finigan	Infielders	4	batting	250	54	2	.216	—	—	Below average (43) — 191 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 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.
Spook Jacobs	Infielders	6	batting	97	21	0	.216	—	—	Average (45) — 164 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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 López	Infielders	10	batting	561	153	18	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 54 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 561 at-bats and 18 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.
Rance Pless	Infielders	8	batting	85	23	0	.271	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Vic Power	Infielders	7	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.
Eddie Robinson	Infielders	25	batting	172	34	2	.198	—	—	Below average (42) — 199 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 172 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.
Johnny Groth	Outfielders	39	batting	244	63	5	.258	—	—	Average (50) — 104 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 244 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.
Dave Melton	Outfielders	31	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	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.
Al Pilarcik	Outfielders	6	batting	239	60	4	.251	—	—	Average (49) — 118 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 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.
Jim Pisoni	Outfielders	36	batting	30	8	2	.267	—	—	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.
Bill Renna	Outfielders	34	batting	48	13	2	.271	—	—	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.
Harry Simpson	Outfielders	38	batting	543	159	21	.293	—	—	Average (59) — 23 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 543 at-bats and 21 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.
Lou Skizas	Outfielders	35	batting	297	94	11	.316	—	—	Strong (61) — 16 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 297 at-bats and 11 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 Slaughter	Outfielders	33	batting	223	62	2	.278	—	—	Average (52) — 73 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 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.
Elmer Valo	Outfielders	35	batting	9	2	0	.222	—	—	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.
Gus Zernial	Outfielders	30	batting	272	61	16	.224	—	—	Average (48) — 130 of 208 batters in the available 1956 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 272 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.

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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: 1956 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1956 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:54:40.275255+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.