1965 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.

PlayerPosition groupNo.Stat rowsABHHRAVGIPERARating
Jack AkerPitchers23pitching—————3.16
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.
Don BuschhornPitchers20pitching————31.004.35
Average (48) — 97 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.35 over 31.00 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.
Jim DicksonPitchers22pitching—————3.47
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.
Moe DrabowskyPitchers25pitching————38.674.42
Average (48) — 97 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.42 over 38.67 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.
Tom HarrisonPitchers23,35pitching—————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.
Jesse HickmanPitchers23pitching—————5.87
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.
Catfish HunterPitchers27pitching————133.004.26
Average (46) — 113 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.26 over 133.00 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.
Dick JoycePitchers34pitching————13.002.77
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.
Lew Krausse Jr.Pitchers25pitching————25.005.04
Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 5.04 over 25.00 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.
Paul LindbladPitchers32pitching—————11.05
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.
Aurelio MonteagudoPitchers14pitching—————3.86
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.
Don MossiPitchers43pitching—————3.74
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.
John O'DonoghuePitchers26pitching————177.673.95
Average (49) — 87 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.95 over 177.67 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.
Blue Moon OdomPitchers13pitching—————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.
Satchel PaigePitchers29pitching————3.000.00
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.
Orlando PeñaPitchers24pitching————35.336.88
Below average (40) — 138 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 6.88 over 35.33 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 SantiagoPitchers29pitching—————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.
Diego SeguíPitchers17pitching————163.004.64
Below average (43) — 131 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.64 over 163.00 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.
Rollie SheldonPitchers15pitching————186.673.95
Average (49) — 87 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 3.95 over 186.67 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.
Wes StockPitchers18pitching—————5.24
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.
Fred TalbotPitchers28pitching————198.004.14
Average (47) — 104 of 147 pitchers in the available 1965 rostersAn earned-run average of 4.14 over 198.00 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.
Ron TompkinsPitchers46pitching————10.333.48
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.
John WyattPitchers33pitching—————3.25
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.
Billy BryanCatchers9batting3258214.252——
Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 325 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.
Doc EdwardsCatchers10batting2030.150——
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.
Rene LachemannCatchers37,11batting216499.227——
Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 216 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.
Bert CampanerisInfielders19both5781566.270—9.00
Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 578 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.
Wayne CauseyInfielders2batting5131343.261——
Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 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.
Ed CharlesInfielders16batting4801298.269——
Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 480 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.
Jim GentileInfielders6batting1182910.246——
Average (54) — 69 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 118 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.
Dick GreenInfielders1batting47411015.232——
Average (49) — 162 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 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.
Ken HarrelsonInfielders4,6batting48311523.238——
Average (52) — 104 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 483 at-bats and 23 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.
Skip LockwoodInfielders8batting3340.121——
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.
Santiago RosarioInfielders21batting85202.235——
Average (50) — 140 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Randy SchwartzInfielders21batting720.286——
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.
Johnny BlanchardOutfielders14batting120242.200——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 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.
Lou ClintonOutfielders37batting100.000——
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.
Mike HershbergerOutfielders3batting4941145.231——
Average (47) — 192 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 494 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.
Jim LandisOutfielders7batting364873.239——
Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Nelson MathewsOutfielders5batting184392.212——
Average (46) — 211 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Tommie ReynoldsOutfielders12batting270641.237——
Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 270 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.
Larry StahlOutfielders24batting81164.198——
Average (48) — 178 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 81 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.
José TartabullOutfielders10batting218681.312——
Average (58) — 36 of 269 batters in the available 1965 rostersBatting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 218 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 SandersOutfielders15,36batting000———
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.

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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: 1965 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Simulated exhibition

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Batting lines

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    Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1965 Kansas City Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:22:02.199070+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.