1977 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
Stan Bahnsen	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	6.14	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 22.00 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.
Doug Bair	Pitchers	17	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.46	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	—	—	—	—	279.67	3.83	Average (54) — 63 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.83 over 279.67 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.
Joe Coleman	Pitchers	15	pitching	—	—	—	—	127.67	2.96	Average (58) — 23 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.96 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.
Steve Dunning	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.93	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.
Dock Ellis	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.00	9.69	Below average (39) — 229 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 9.69 over 26.00 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 Giusti	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.98	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.
Matt Keough	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	42.67	4.85	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.85 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.
Bob Lacey	Pitchers	34	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.
Rick Langford	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	208.33	4.02	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 208.33 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.
Steve McCatty	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	14.33	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.
Doc Medich	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	147.67	4.69	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.69 over 147.67 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.
Craig Mitchell	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.67	7.94	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	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	13.67	10.54	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 Norris	Pitchers	16	pitching	—	—	—	—	77.33	4.77	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.77 over 77.33 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.
Pablo Torrealba	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.67	2.62	Strong (60) — 13 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 2.62 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.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	4.44	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.44 over 26.33 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.
Jim Umbarger	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	44.00	6.55	Below average (43) — 213 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.55 over 44.00 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.
Tim Hosley	Catchers	25	batting	78	15	1	.192	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 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	both	162	36	4	.222	—	0.00	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Manny Sanguillén	Catchers	35	batting	571	157	6	.275	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 571 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.
Earl Williams	Catchers	32	batting	348	84	13	.241	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 348 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.
Dick Allen	Infielders	60	batting	171	41	5	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 171 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.
Wayne Gross	Infielders	10	batting	485	113	22	.233	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 485 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.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	18	batting	203	50	8	.246	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 203 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.
Larry Lintz	Infielders	21	batting	30	4	0	.133	—	—	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.
Rich McKinney	Infielders	9	batting	198	35	6	.177	—	—	Below average (40) — 403 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 198 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.
Marty Perez	Infielders	7	batting	373	86	2	.231	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 373 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.
Rob Picciolo	Infielders	8	batting	419	84	2	.200	—	—	Below average (38) — 411 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 419 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.
Rodney Scott	Infielders	3	batting	364	95	0	.261	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 364 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.
Jerry Tabb	Infielders	12	batting	144	32	6	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Matt Alexander	Outfielders	2	batting	42	10	0	.238	—	—	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 Armas	Outfielders	11	batting	363	87	13	.240	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 363 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.
Willie Crawford	Outfielders	99	batting	136	25	1	.184	—	—	Below average (41) — 396 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 136 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.
Sheldon Mallory	Outfielders	29	batting	126	27	0	.214	—	—	Below average (44) — 363 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 126 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.
Larry Murray	Outfielders	20	batting	162	29	1	.179	—	—	Below average (39) — 408 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 162 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.
Billy North	Outfielders	4	batting	184	48	1	.261	—	—	Average (49) — 231 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 184 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.
Mitchell Page	Outfielders	6	batting	501	154	21	.307	—	—	Strong (61) — 22 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 21 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 Tyrone	Outfielders	26	batting	294	72	5	.245	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 294 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.
Mark Williams	Outfielders	13	batting	2	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: 1977 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1977 Oakland Athletics season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:25:07.255222+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.