1962 Kansas City Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1960s 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
Jim Archer	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.43	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.
Norm Bass	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	75.33	6.09	Below average (42) — 150 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 6.09 over 75.33 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.
Art Ditmar	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.67	6.65	Average (45) — 130 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 6.65 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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	28.00	5.14	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.14 over 28.00 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 Fischer	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.67	3.95	Average (51) — 78 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.95 over 127.67 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.
Bob Giggie	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	6.28	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 Grim	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.23	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.
Granny Hamner	Pitchers	36	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.
Gordon Jones	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.34	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.
Bill Kunkel	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.52	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.
Danny McDevitt	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.82	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.
Fred Norman	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.25	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.
Dan Osinski	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	17.36	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.
Orlando Peña	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	89.67	3.01	Average (56) — 25 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.01 over 89.67 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.
Dan Pfister	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	196.33	4.54	Average (48) — 109 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 196.33 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.
Ed Rakow	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	235.33	4.25	Average (50) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 235.33 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.
Diego Seguí	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	3.86	Average (52) — 63 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 3.86 over 116.67 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.
Rupe Toppin	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	13.50	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.
Jerry Walker	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.33	5.90	Below average (40) — 156 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 5.90 over 143.33 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.
Dave Wickersham	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	110.00	4.17	Average (50) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.17 over 110.00 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.
Don Williams	Pitchers	22	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.
John Wyatt	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	125.00	4.46	Average (49) — 98 of 159 pitchers in the available 1962 rosters An earned-run average of 4.46 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.
Joe Azcue	Catchers	10	batting	223	51	2	.229	—	—	Average (45) — 270 of 309 batters in the available 1962 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.
Billy Bryan	Catchers	18	batting	74	11	2	.149	—	—	Below average (42) — 297 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 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.
Haywood Sullivan	Catchers	8	batting	274	68	4	.248	—	—	Average (48) — 204 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 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.
Wayne Causey	Infielders	2	batting	305	77	4	.252	—	—	Average (49) — 179 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 305 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.
Ed Charles	Infielders	16	batting	535	154	17	.288	—	—	Average (57) — 42 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 535 at-bats and 17 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 Consolo	Infielders	6	batting	154	37	0	.240	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 154 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.
Marlan Coughtry	Infielders	30	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Dick Howser	Infielders	1	batting	286	68	6	.238	—	—	Average (47) — 227 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 286 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.
Deron Johnson	Infielders	14	batting	19	2	0	.105	—	—	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.
Jerry Lumpe	Infielders	11	batting	641	193	10	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 641 at-bats and 10 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.
Charlie Shoemaker	Infielders	29	batting	11	2	0	.182	—	—	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.
Norm Siebern	Infielders	7	batting	600	185	25	.308	—	—	Strong (62) — 13 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 600 at-bats and 25 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.
George Alusik	Outfielders	3	batting	209	57	11	.273	—	—	Average (54) — 83 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
Gino Cimoli	Outfielders	4	batting	550	151	10	.275	—	—	Average (53) — 102 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 at-bats and 10 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.
Bobby Del Greco	Outfielders	5	batting	338	86	9	.254	—	—	Average (50) — 159 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 338 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.
Manny Jiménez	Outfielders	12	batting	479	144	11	.301	—	—	Average (58) — 29 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 479 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.
Bill Kern	Outfielders	14	batting	16	4	1	.250	—	—	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.
Leo Posada	Outfielders	19	batting	46	9	0	.196	—	—	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.
José Tartabull	Outfielders	15	batting	310	86	0	.277	—	—	Average (52) — 123 of 309 batters in the available 1962 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 310 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.
Gordie Windhorn	Outfielders	17	batting	19	3	0	.158	—	—	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.
John Wojcik	Outfielders	17	batting	43	13	0	.302	—	—	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.
Héctor Martínez	Outfielders	17	batting	1	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.
Gene Stephens	Outfielders	3	batting	4	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.

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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: 1962 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1962 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:34:43.016430+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.