1976 Oakland Athletics

Franchise seasons · 1970s 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
Glenn Abbott	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	62.33	5.49	Below average (42) — 180 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 5.49 over 62.33 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.
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	39,45	pitching	—	—	—	—	143.00	3.34	Average (53) — 67 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 3.34 over 143.00 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.
Chris Batton	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Vida Blue	Pitchers	14	pitching	—	—	—	—	298.33	2.35	Strong (62) — 1 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.35 over 298.33 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.
Dick Bosman	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	112.00	4.10	Average (48) — 130 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 112.00 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 Fingers	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.47	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.
Paul Lindblad	Pitchers	25	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.06	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.
Craig Mitchell	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.70	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.
Paul Mitchell	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	142.00	4.25	Average (46) — 147 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.25 over 142.00 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.
Mike Norris	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.00	4.78	Below average (44) — 163 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 4.78 over 96.00 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 Todd	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.81	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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	266.33	2.50	Strong (60) — 5 of 195 pitchers in the available 1976 rosters An earned-run average of 2.50 over 266.33 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.
Larry Haney	Catchers	12	batting	177	40	0	.226	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 177 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.
Tim Hosley	Catchers	30	batting	55	9	1	.164	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 55 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.
Jeff Newman	Catchers	5	batting	77	15	0	.195	—	—	Below average (44) — 358 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 77 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.
Sal Bando	Infielders	6	batting	550	132	27	.240	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 550 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.
Bert Campaneris	Infielders	19	batting	536	137	1	.256	—	—	Average (50) — 193 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 536 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.
Ron Fairly	Infielders	11	batting	46	11	3	.239	—	—	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.
Phil Garner	Infielders	2,3	batting	555	145	8	.261	—	—	Average (52) — 141 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 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.
Wayne Gross	Infielders	10	batting	18	4	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.
Larry Lintz	Infielders	21,45	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.
Ken McMullen	Infielders	35	batting	186	41	5	.220	—	—	Average (47) — 278 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 186 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.
Tommy Sandt	Infielders	13	batting	67	14	0	.209	—	—	Average (46) — 307 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 67 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.
Gene Tenace	Infielders	18	batting	417	104	22	.249	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 417 at-bats and 22 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.
Matt Alexander	Outfielders	31	batting	30	1	0	.033	—	—	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.
Don Baylor	Outfielders	20	batting	595	147	15	.247	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 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.
Ángel Mangual	Outfielders	8	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	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 North	Outfielders	4	batting	590	163	2	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 107 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 590 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.
Joe Rudi	Outfielders	26	batting	500	135	13	.270	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 500 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.
César Tovar	Outfielders	2,3	batting	45	8	0	.178	—	—	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.
Denny Walling	Outfielders	8	batting	11	3	0	.273	—	—	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.
Claudell Washington	Outfielders	15	batting	490	126	5	.257	—	—	Average (51) — 163 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 490 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.
Billy Williams	Outfielders	28	batting	351	74	11	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 330 of 406 batters in the available 1976 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 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.
Gary Woods	Outfielders	33	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	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.
Nate Colbert	Outfielders	23	batting	5	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.
Jim Holt	Outfielders	38	batting	7	2	0	.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.
Don Hopkins	Outfielders	1	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.
Willie McCovey	Outfielders	44	batting	24	5	0	.208	—	—	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: 1976 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1976 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:30:30.559167+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.