1957 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
Al Aber	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	12.00	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.
Ed Blake	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.40	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	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	11.33	5.56	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	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	113.00	4.30	Average (47) — 70 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 113.00 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.
Rip Coleman	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.00	5.93	Below average (42) — 97 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 41.00 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.
Glenn Cox	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.02	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.
Ryne Duren	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	5.27	Below average (44) — 87 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 5.27 over 42.67 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.
Ned Garver	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	145.33	3.84	Average (50) — 54 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.84 over 145.33 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.
Tom Gorman	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	124.67	3.83	Average (50) — 54 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 124.67 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.
Dave Hill	Pitchers	12	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.
Gene Host	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.67	7.23	Below average (41) — 99 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 7.23 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.
Alex Kellner	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	132.67	4.27	Average (47) — 70 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.27 over 132.67 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.
Mickey McDermott	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.48	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 Morgan	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.67	4.64	Below average (44) — 87 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.64 over 143.67 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	—	—	—	—	114.67	3.92	Average (49) — 59 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 114.67 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.
Hal Raether	Pitchers	34	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.
Harry Taylor	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.12	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.
Ralph Terry	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	130.67	3.38	Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 130.67 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.
Virgil Trucks	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.03	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 Urban	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	129.33	3.34	Average (54) — 25 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 129.33 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.
Hal Smith	Catchers	9	batting	360	109	13	.303	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 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.
Tim Thompson	Catchers	22	batting	230	47	7	.204	—	—	Below average (43) — 182 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 230 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.
Clete Boyer	Infielders	12	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	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 DeMaestri	Infielders	2	batting	461	113	9	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 141 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 461 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.
Milt Graff	Infielders	4	batting	155	28	0	.181	—	—	Below average (40) — 199 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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 Hunter	Infielders	1	batting	319	61	8	.191	—	—	Below average (40) — 199 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 319 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.
Héctor López	Infielders	10	batting	391	115	11	.294	—	—	Average (57) — 26 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 391 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.
Billy Martin	Infielders	4	batting	265	68	9	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 265 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.
Irv Noren	Infielders	11	batting	160	34	2	.213	—	—	Below average (44) — 177 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 160 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	Infielders	7	batting	467	121	14	.259	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 467 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.
Harry Simpson	Infielders	38	batting	179	53	6	.296	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 179 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.
Bob Cerv	Outfielders	33	batting	345	94	11	.272	—	—	Average (53) — 54 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 345 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.
Johnny Groth	Outfielders	39	batting	59	15	0	.254	—	—	Average (49) — 127 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 59 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.
Woodie Held	Outfielders	38	batting	326	78	20	.239	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 326 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.
Bob Martyn	Outfielders	32	batting	131	35	1	.267	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 131 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 Pisoni	Outfielders	32	batting	97	23	3	.237	—	—	Average (49) — 127 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 97 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.
Lou Skizas	Outfielders	35	batting	376	92	18	.245	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 376 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.
Gus Zernial	Outfielders	30	batting	437	103	27	.236	—	—	Average (50) — 106 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 437 at-bats and 27 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: 1957 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1957 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:51:42.988134+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.