1963 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
Norm Bass	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	11.74	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.
Ted Bowsfield	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	111.33	4.45	Below average (44) — 133 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.45 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.
Moe Drabowsky	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.33	3.05	Average (55) — 37 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.05 over 174.33 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 Fischer	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.57	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 Landis	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	0.00	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.
Pete Lovrich	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.84	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.
Aurelio Monteagudo	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.57	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	27,36	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.33	11.37	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 O'Donoghue	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	1.50	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.
Orlando Peña	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	217.00	3.69	Average (49) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 217.00 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.
Dan Pfister	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	1.93	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 Rakow	Pitchers	21	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.33	3.92	Average (47) — 113 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.92 over 174.33 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.
José Santiago	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.
Diego Seguí	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	167.00	3.77	Average (49) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.77 over 167.00 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.
Tom Sturdivant	Pitchers	18	pitching	—	—	—	—	53.00	3.74	Average (49) — 86 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 53.00 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.
Dave Thies	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	25.33	4.62	Average (47) — 113 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.62 over 25.33 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	—	—	—	—	237.67	4.09	Average (46) — 122 of 159 pitchers in the available 1963 rosters An earned-run average of 4.09 over 237.67 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.
Dale Willis	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.04	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	—	—	—	—	—	3.13	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.
Joe Azcue	Catchers	10	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.
Billy Bryan	Catchers	18	batting	65	11	3	.169	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 65 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.
Doc Edwards	Catchers	10	batting	240	60	6	.250	—	—	Average (51) — 139 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 240 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.
Charley Lau	Catchers	14	batting	187	55	3	.294	—	—	Average (56) — 54 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 187 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.
Haywood Sullivan	Catchers	8	batting	113	24	0	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 113 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.
Wayne Causey	Infielders	2	batting	554	155	8	.280	—	—	Average (56) — 54 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 554 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.
Ed Charles	Infielders	16	batting	603	161	15	.267	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 603 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.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	1	batting	25	5	0	.200	—	—	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 Green	Infielders	1	batting	37	10	1	.270	—	—	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.
Ken Harrelson	Infielders	12	batting	226	52	6	.230	—	—	Average (49) — 175 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 226 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.
Dick Howser	Infielders	1	batting	41	8	0	.195	—	—	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.
Tony La Russa	Infielders	29	batting	44	11	0	.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.
Jerry Lumpe	Infielders	11	batting	595	161	5	.271	—	—	Average (54) — 85 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 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.
Norm Siebern	Infielders	7	batting	556	151	16	.272	—	—	Average (56) — 54 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 556 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.
George Alusik	Outfielders	3	batting	221	59	9	.267	—	—	Average (55) — 65 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 221 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.
Gino Cimoli	Outfielders	4	batting	529	139	4	.263	—	—	Average (52) — 113 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 529 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.
Bobby Del Greco	Outfielders	5	batting	306	65	8	.212	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 306 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.
Chuck Essegian	Outfielders	6	batting	231	52	5	.225	—	—	Average (48) — 205 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 231 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.
Jay Hankins	Outfielders	9	batting	34	6	1	.176	—	—	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.
Manny Jiménez	Outfielders	12,20	batting	157	44	0	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 93 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 157 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 Martínez	Outfielders	9	batting	14	4	1	.286	—	—	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.
Tommie Reynolds	Outfielders	9	batting	19	1	0	.053	—	—	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	242	58	1	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 205 of 300 batters in the available 1963 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 242 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.
John Wojcik	Outfielders	17	batting	59	11	0	.186	—	—	Average (46) — 242 of 300 batters in the available 1963 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.

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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: 1963 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1963 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:30:28.935535+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.